lisalovespuertorico
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
Forum posts
7
About me
American
Lives in San Juan
Speaks English, and some Spanish
Registration: 25 December 2018
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African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
Most everyone is missing OP's point. The question was not how ppl in PR percieve race but if there are many Black American expats there. Just like a Puerto Rican asking where there are other Boricuas in Atlanta for example. There is absolutely ... Read More
Taxi from airport by Sundaiirose
How much can I expect to pay from the airport to Trujillo Alto? Also do I expect to pay the fare in cash Im using lyft and Uber鈥檚 in the states and that unfortunately what I鈥檓 use too. Please don鈥檛 kill me just want to be prepared? ...
There are a few on-site rental desks outside. Just between that building and the baggage claim doors, several shuttles stop regularly. Have fun in Puerto Rico. Read More
Taxi from airport by Sundaiirose
How much can I expect to pay from the airport to Trujillo Alto? Also do I expect to pay the fare in cash Im using lyft and Uber鈥檚 in the states and that unfortunately what I鈥檓 use too. Please don鈥檛 kill me just want to be prepared? ...
Since Uber does not go to the airport, if you are really trying to save money, hop on one of the rental car shuttles to get out of the airport and then book an Uber from there. You can Uber for less than $15 to Trujillo Alto from the rental car ... Read More
Schools by Mgonzalez30194
I am moving from New York to Puerto Rico (not sure which area yet but most likely near San Juan). What are the schools like, both public and private? My kids are 9 and 10. Also, are most schools bilingual? My children don't know much ...
Hi. I am also planning a move to Puerto Rico with my daughter who doesn't speak much Spanish yet. ALL public schools in PR teach in Spanish. If your kids don't speak enough Spanish to be able to follow along in class, your only options are ... Read More
what to bring by laalinda
What are some things that you moved to PR that maybe you really didn't need? Should I bring my furniture or just buy when I get there? Small appliances- toaster, blender, crockpot? dishes? linens? As well, what are things you wish you took with ...
I was just looking into this a little bit yesterday. I think I will sell pretty much all the large items in my house and give away the cheap things that are easily replaceable. It is pretty expensive to move your things in a shipping container, but ... Read More
Any Free English Speaking Schools in PR? by Leyito
I'm very worried about my kids education when we get there, they don't speak english I suppose to start school on Aug 25.
Got ya. Thanks for the response. It'll be more beneficial to get my daughter fluent in Spanish before we move anyway. Read More
Any Free English Speaking Schools in PR? by Leyito
I'm very worried about my kids education when we get there, they don't speak english I suppose to start school on Aug 25.
Thank you, ravenmickey. I am planning a move to PR with my 6 year old daughter. I was having a hard time finding information about bilingual elementary schools. This is a great place for me to start. Hello again Leyito, My husband and I are ... Read More