

muccijm
Argentine expat in Puerto Rico
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Argentine
Lives in Guaynabo
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 13 June 2010
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Moving to the west side of the island. What did you bring with you? by JessicaMaria
Hello again everyone! I wanted to know what did you bring with you when you moved? I am not bringing furniture. thank you!!

@JessicaMaria don't forget your swimsuit (Crash Boats Beach in Aguadilla!!) Read More


Puerto Rico's Sovereign Debt Crisis by NomadLawyer
Well, Gov. Garcia Padilla has admittedwhat many of us have known for sometime: Puerto Rico cannot pay its debt (of $72 billion). Tragic. This will (and has for some time) have major consequences for the economy and the value of assets held in PR. If ...

One year ago, we foresaw this default scenario for Puerto Rico (with the contribution of Nomadlawyer). You can see the short forum exchange in the following link: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=355747 Should I have a litttle time to ... Read More


calm water swimming beaches by open water swimmer girl
We are planning to visit the island to explore places to move/relocate. We want to focus on visiting areas that are near or on calm water beaches good for distance swimming. Looks like the west coast is good for surfing. Are there also calmer areas ...

I would suggest Crash Boats in Aguadilla (West coast). Enjoy it!!! Read More


The economy keeps shrinking... by Gary
http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=1870973&CategoryId=14092 From the article: The island聮s economy has contracted nearly 13 percent since 2006 and is suffering from a severe population exodus, a very low labor force participation rate and ...

Interesting point Nomadlawyer. From my point of view, PR Government will likely end offering a new debt instrument in exchange of the previously defaulted old instruments. By now, markets have already discounted the price of this previsible ... Read More


Income tax for expats by ROAR78
Hi there, I am moving to PR with my wife and daughter. We are actually living the Czech Republic and i work for an American company and we would like to get some advices in the following: - Income tax ... how much you pay as expat? - Medical/dental ...

Hi Ruben, In terms of places to live in PR you may find usefull my blog "Relocating to Puerto Rico" http://earlytrend.blogspot.com/2010/05/relocating-in-puerto-rico.html If you already know in which city are you going to work, maybe I can provide ... Read More


Extended Stay In Puerto Rico by drbsummer98
Hello all - I am considering going to Puerto Rico for an extended stay (approx. 5 months) before I move on to do an international MBA program. I really just want to go down there do get away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, enjoy the ...

Hi, I agree with almost everything Gary said, except for the scooter. Bare in mind that Puerto Rico is a tropical, thus rainy place. It rains almost everday, you will get wet very often if you choose to move in a sccoter. From my point of view a car ... Read More


Work or volunteering in the Fajardo, Luquillo area by Samantha 19
Hi, I recently moved to Fajardo and would like to start working again, however english speaking jobs seem non existent in this area. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am taking spanish lessons but it doesn't seem to be helping me much. I would ...

I would suggest the tourism industry. PR is not a touristic driven economy, anyway you may find some modest opportunities there, without speaking spanish. Good luck!!! Read More