In 2013 we moved to Puerto Rico and got started working on the property. We cleared the brush and weedy trees and vines that had consumed most of it and began to make our living quarters much more comfortable. We cleaned, painted and did some minor repairs and improvements on the little cabana.
Cabana when we bought it/moved
The studio cabana we lived in for 3 years as of April 2018 is now a vacation rental unit
Interior of cabana 2018
We made the difficult decision in late 2014 to tear down the old wooden house. We quickly found that while there was a lot wrong with the house (it had been infested with rats, bats, bees, bugs and had some rain damage) the majority of the wood inside the house was in perfect/better than new condition!
Old wooden house
Demolishing
So we made another major decision: to repurpose the wood and build another cabin in the woods on “the other side” of the 4 acre property. That process was long and arduous as there is no road to that side of the property. Everything had to be hauled by hand. Everything!
One of the helpers carrying panels through the forest
The progress was slow and steady. But we were doing it! From the batter boards to the first stages of construction. And in the meantime we were still planting new trees and flower gardens, maintaining the jungle/gardens as well as adding turkeys to our flock of chickens.
Base of the cabin is built March 2015!
Construction continued at a pretty steady rate through 2015 into 2016.
Cabin progress
Looking up at cabin
We even built an 80 foot long foot bridge across an intermittent stream and poured our own concrete stairs as you can see in this How-to video.
Cabin with roofing and partial siding
Building the front porch overhang
Drywalling interior
Buried an electric line and water line and connected the house
Tiled the floor
Installed the windows
Painted
Built the bathroom
Built the kitchen
Our semi-finished (is it ever really finished?) cabin and bridge in 2018
Bedroom
In sum, it was a huge process. In early 2017 we finally moved into our little cabin in the woods. It is pretty far away from everyone since there is not even a road to it. But it is not so far that you can’t hike the hill within 3-5 minutes if need be. Plus we made it so that we can now drive about halfway down in the 4×4 truck.
In September 2017 Maria hit Puerto Rico hard. We were actually in the cabin when it came. We weren’t sure the cabin would make it through since it is made of wood. It was a harrowing time for sure.
And while many, many trees came down and the chicken coop was completely destroyed, there was no damage to our little houses. Our little concrete studio actually suffered more damage than the wooden cabin because the upper railings were ripped out of the concrete. We had to do a lot of work for many months to clean up the downed trees and debris everywhere.
Maria hit us like a bomb
We are now settling back down and doing minor projects around the property. The tropical gardens have grown into something tremendously beautiful and we sell some of the exotic fruits and flowers at the Sunday Farmer’s Market in Rincon.
Tropical gardens
Truck load of flowers for the market
Some of the produce from the farm
We love our little jungle finca!
Here is the historical page about the property written in 2011 when we bought it. Some of it has stayed the same (the location, size of the property, etc) and much of it has changed dramatically. Life is ever the evolving and shifting journey.
Our House in Rincón, Puerto Rico from the road
On May 23, 2011 we finally achieved our goal of purchasing a property in Rincón, Puerto Rico! It was an exciting day and a culmination of a lot of hard work and vision. But, just like many of our other goals, it is just the beginning. We have big plans for this property and our lives in Puerto Rico.
Our property is in Puntas near the Rio Grande area of Rincón, Puerto Rico. Rincón, just like other cities in Puerto Rico, is divided in barrios, or neighborhoods. You could think of Rincón proper (total population: estimated at ~15,000) as a county and these barrios as smaller cities within that larger area.
We live down an off-shoot from the 413- The Road to Happiness
The barrios of Rincón
We are very happy that we chose Rincón. It is a good transition for people from the mainland U.S. because it offers more of the comforts that we are used to. We traveled all of Puerto Rico -and nearly bought properties in Lares and Isabela (click links to follow those stories)- but found that we were always drawn back to Rincón for the amenities. These include but are not limited to: Internet, good food, nice beaches, other mainlanders/expats who have made Rincón home, that it’s relatively uncrowded, the friendly locals, laid back surf vibe, beautiful sunsets, animal services and care, environmental awareness, strong entrepreneurial spirit/business opportunities…and many more. When we found this property that had land and we could actually afford it, it was like a dream come true.
At the Rincón Lighthouse
Our place has four jungle acres at the end of a road -a calle sin salida. Currently there are two structures on the property, a wooden house and a small studio cabana. It has a nice ocean view and some fruit trees. In the middle of the property is a gully or quebrada where water flows when it rains. In that tropical grove there are royal palms that have to be 50 feet tall!
Next to a HUGE royal palm tree on our property
Looking up towards the house from the lower 4 acres
From the road looking toward the house you can see the cabana (in white) and the main house
From near the quebrada looking up toward the main house
Studio cabana
Cassie on top of the cabana
The drive in
The Ocean view and the four acres of land
From the upper bedroom looking down toward the deck that overlooks the ocean
Upstairs bedroom
Studio cabana bedroom area
Looking over at the house from another neighborhood
Here are a couple of videos we took of the houses and area. We plan on fixing them up and adding more cabanas and eventually make it a guesthouse property that we can rent out to people who visit or live in Rincón or Puerto Rico! We are very excited about this and have already started thinking about our first steps. Follow along on our adventure as we transition from Greeley, Colorado to Rincón, Puerto Rico!
-Cassie and Britton, LifeTransPlanet
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very happy for you both that you can decide to take the plunge and follow your dreams. As for me I am so unsure of what to do with my inherited property in Aguadilla, a small cottage on 1/4 acre, nice neighborhood needs a lot of work, but can make it look cute. Need feedback ,very undecided on what to do.
ROZ IN HOMESTEAD, FL
Hi Roselynd (Roz),
That is a very personal decision and all I know is what works for me in my life. But perhaps to get you started in your choice you could ask and answer some questions for yourself.
For instance some questions you could ask yourself are: am I ready to move to Puerto Rico? Do I want to? Am I prepared physically, mentally/emotionally and financially for the move? Or is there anyone in my family who would like this property down the line or now? Does it have sentimental attachment to me or anyone else? Do I want to fix up the property or hire someone else? Do I even want this property and all that it entails? If you plan to sell it, certainly fixing it up or at least staging it will bring you more money, but that still is up to you.
All I can say is that it is great that you have an opportunity like this! It’s not too often in life that you have multiple options and paths that you can choose, and not really go wrong, so consider yourself fortunate! 🙂 I am not sure if you were looking for any specific feedback, but in general, I hope this helps. I look forward to hearing from you on your decision! Take care. -Cassie
I dream of doing this! My mother inherited a home in Vega Baja that I would love to move to, but you can’t really leave the house alone for any length of time because people would strip the copper out of it. Do you have that problem in Rincon? It really is the only thing stopping me from going there. If I could just own the house and go back and forth between there and the the mainland U.S. until it’s fixed up I would do that in a heartbeat!
Chelle the only problem i have read from some of the readers expatriates is adapting to a different place.This blog is good at least they respect the locals. On the other blogs they don’t same people that i have to deal while living in Tennessee inbred rednecks. Good luck with your new housel
Chelle,
That is awesome that you already have a house! Like I said to Roz, take advantage! I don’t really understand the problem with the copper…do you mean when you live there someone would take the copper or if you were to leave and go back and forth to the US? Who is taking care of it now? We haven’t had that problem in Rincon. I personally wouldn’t let that fear be a barrier…play the what’s the worst that could happen game? They take the copper and you have to replace some pipes…sounds like you are planning on doing other fix-up jobs, so…go for it!
WOW! Finally someone in my boat. I just got back from PR, Aguadilla and life is sure different. I inhereited a small piece of property w a cottage and am fixing it up ( left a handy man to do the work) but first I had to do a lot of paper work to establish that my father did leave it to me. 1st get an attorney, then establish property lines, then proper papers (escrituras) in PR they have a lot of different laws.
About the copper I haven’t had a problem, but I heard rumors so to be safe I am going to put up a fence. My biggest problem was getting my paperwork together( escrituras) proof of ownership, after my father died. It is a true scavenger hunt. Will keep you posted
GOOD LUCK
Yeah, I mean that if you leave the home empty for any amount of time people who live in the area (obviously acting criminally) will steal all the copper pipes/wires, etc. out of the house. It must not be the best area. It was my grandmother’s house before she died and her husband (not my grandfather) is living in it now but it belongs to my mother and when he passes (she didn’t want to kick him out) then we don’t know what will happen to it. It might just get abandoned because none of us can live there full time right now.
My other grandmother lives in Toa Alta and can’t leave to visit us here in NY for any length of time for the same reason! She has to find someone who will house sit while she comes. So I am trying to find a “nice” place (town) in PR where you could leave your house empty at times without having to worry about that. I don’t think a fence would solve this issue because I think people would just climb over it but I don’t really know.
But it’s good to know Rincon is not like this? My half-aunt’s sister has a house on the east side of the island (not exactly sure where but near Fajardo I think) and doesn’t have that problem either so I’m sure it all depends on where you live. I’m just trying to figure out where the safer areas are. I might not be able to living in my grandmother’s house but I would love to find some other area that would be nice.
we just got back from PR bought a home right outside Rincon. So unsure just where to begin, Realtor was not much help. I had question about shipping things to PR some say taxes to ship things is very hight. Have you had any experience with that? and how long does it take, we live in west Texas. Is there any web sit gives any information on the steps we should take?
Hi
My house is in Aguadilla and so far its been ok, I do have a handyman that looks after the place and family members live close by, so I hope after all the repairs I do don’t get taken. Just trying to keep a positive attitude, I live in Miami and crime is very bad in some areas, its that way all over that states. Did I mention that I love Puerto Rico and will give it the benefit of the doubt.
Trust your instinct on which direction you will follow.
Good luck!
In our experience Rincon is not very high in crime like this. Vega Baja is pretty close to San Juan which has a much higher crime rate than the rest of the island (which is much less densely packed than San Juan). We love it in Rincon, and, in fact, most of the west cost. But we also briefly considered the island of Vieques and we loved the jungle interior of the island as well.
Hi Brenda
I have never transported anything to PR, but FYI you can buy virtually anything in PR unless your taking about transporting your personal belongings then I guess your would have to pay whatever transport fees that apply. Some familiar stores on the island would be Rooms to go, Macys, Sears, Walmart in Isabella, Marshall in Aguadilla, etc. Also check De La Rosa Shipping Co. for quotes.
For those with property in PR, that are worried about vandalism when you are not there, I can give you some advice based on my experience.We bought property in Arecibo, PR with a small house on it. It sat empty for over a year until this past November when we started construction.When we purchased the property, we went and spoke to the neighbors.They were very friendly& offered to keep an eye on the property for us.We left them our phone #’s in case of anything.We never had any problems.We offered to pay the woman across the street for looking out, but she will not accept it, so when we visit, we get her a small gift.To me, people over there have less than the typical middle class American, but yet they are much less greedy.I’m sure that it depends on the location of the property and the honesty of the neighbors, but as a whole, I have found it humbling how friendly& welcoming the locals have been.
My property in Aguadilla is currently under repair w possible top of roof room add on. I am
still not sure if I am going to sell,I may like the renovations an decide to keep as a summer home. I have no fear but I am nervous about leaving the property alone. The best thing is to friend the neighbors and usually like you said they will help to keep am eye on things.
My husband and I made the move over to Quebradillas three years ago and love it… it took some time to get use to the island ways but it is awesome. We used Rosa Del Monte for moving, it costs us about 8k but we moved everything, living room, dining room, two bedroom sets, pool table, kayaks, surfboards, motorcycle, one car, patio furniture, plus all households and stuff. the reason was the furniture was custom made and we knew that it would cost a whole lot more to replaced it…. we still consider it a bargain! they were great and nothing broke 🙂 our neighbors are great, we have all the conveniences we need/want and our lifestyle improved immensely… the drawback is the way government dealings are conducted, the registrations for the cars, the registrations for the homes, dealing with customer service for utilities… is hard to find info.. thank god for neighbors… ha! in overall we are sooooo happy .. we do travel back and forth to the states and we have never have had any issues…. Welcome to Island living!
Hi. I love Rincon and was wondering if there are any other small, safe, towns you can suggest to move from the US? I’ve been to Old San Juan, San Juan, Farjardo, and Rincon many times.
Hey guys, love the site!!! first off, congratulations on being an adventurous couple with a nomadic spirit and making the leap to PR. Super cool way to live life!
I recently found your site while looking for info on living in and moving to PR. Something ive wanted to do for a short while now. Im a traveller of the states and have a severe nomad personality “disorder” myself lol.. I chose PR after researching the Caribbean and Australia, and realizing the simplicity of a move there versus the other two.
We share a few things in common such as our Colorado residency. I lived over there for a little more than a dozen years spanning the late 90’s to around 2011. Starting in Summit County as a resident snowboarder, then moving to south Denver for the duration, even building a home in Parker during the real estate boom of the mid 2000’s. Spawned a family and the inevitable split up as well. I ran my own landscape company for many years after spending my 20’s in the restaurant biz. I now live at the beach in Surf City, North Carolina.
I feel a genuinely good vibe from your writing and entries and would enjoy furthering this new online connection in the months to come. I havent read your entire page and postings yet, as i try to save a little for each day when my time becomes available but im loving the spirit you carry and look forward to what i find you folks have accomplished and are up to around each corner.
Sorry so long here! my excitement is rolling through my fingers as i type! hahaaa… I realize how busy you all are and have some questions about moving and settling in that can definitely wait as my plans to make it there will be on hold til at least the fall of 2015.
In the meantime, ill look you up on facebook. Do you have an Instagram account?
If so, my user name on there is…. @ drink_another_beer_dude
Many thanks and have a wonderful day!!!!! thanks for the space to blab a little too 😉
Hi Brian! Thanks for the great comment! Sounds like we would get along well! 🙂 You can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lifetransplanet. We don’t have Instagram yet, but we are looking into it. You can also email us at our new email address: lifetransplanet@gmail.com. We are getting really excited as well! One more summer in Colo and we’re off.
HI CASSIE
I JUST GOT BACK FROM AGUADILLA, PR AND MY HOUSE IS READY AND UP FOR SALE. I HIRED A VERY
EXPERT HANDYMAN, HE DID IT ALL, FROM PRESSURE CLEANING, WHOLE HOUSE PAINTING, ROOF REPAIR, LAND CLEARING THE BEST, HE KNEW MY GRANDFATHER AND MY FATHER SO HE SAID IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HELP ME. BLESS HIS HEART:) I STILL HAVE TO GO BACK TO AGUADILLA TO MEET W THE ATTORNEY FOR FINAL PAPERS. I DID VISIT RICON AND TOOK ALOT OF PICTURES, WOW BEAUTIFUL. I AM
VERY TEMPTED TO REINVEST THE MONEY AND BUY IN RINCON.
Hi Cassie, hope you can help. My husband and I will be visiting PR the first two weeks in Sept. Just found out the Besides The Point will be closed for the entire month of September. I stayed there in March and fell in love with it. Can you suggest any other place that would be comparable to it? We will be traveling the entire island in search for a possible place to move. My husband has not been to Rincon yet. I hope he falls in love with it as I did. Appreciate any help.
I believe in life you need to make those big moves. I wish you both well in PR and perhaps we can visit with each other here. We are also new to the Island after moving from the Northeast US. We built a home in Quebradillas and would enjoy the friendship of other mainlanders that now make this beautiful island home.
HI CASSIE
HOPE WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS MESSAGE YOU ARE STILL LIVING IN PR HA! HA! JUST JOKING! WELL, UPDATE ON MY SITUATION. PAID MY COUSIN TO GIVE FINAL INFO TO ATTORNEY. WOW THIS IS THE SLOWEST PROCCESS. STILL WAITING FOR FINAL ESCRITURAS. SO I AM WAITING FOR A PHONE CALL TO GO BACK FOR FINAL SIGNATURES. I THINK I WILL WAIT UNTIL HURRICAINE SEASON IS OVER. MY HOUSE IN PR HAS BEEN STANDING FOR 25YRS SO I DON’T THINK A HURRICAINE IS GOING TO DO ANYTHING BUT LIVING IN FLORIDA THRU HURRRICAINE WILMA DID DAMAGE SO I AM A LITTLE CAUTIOUS. WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.
I AM ANONYMOUS, FORGOT TO ENTER MY NAME. WILL GET BACK TO YOU ON ANY UNDATES
THANKS
Hi guys, I moved to P.R. 5yrs ago from Mi and love it here. I live in Naranjito, Cedro Arriba, in the middle of the jungle. I’m retired and live alone. If anyone is ever looking to buy in the middle of the island i would be happy to be their tour guide. You are welcome to come to my home. In love with island living. Thank you
It was so fun talking to you outside the P.O. Hope you got your boxes for your bikes down to the right size! So excited for you guys. Love the pics of your house in PR. Yes we do have some crazy weather here in Colorado, you’ll miss it won’t you….LOL. Good Luck!
Hello, my name is Asa and I am a 27 year old physical therapist and surfer living in los angeles and planning on trying to spend jan to the end of march in puerto rico this year with my friend and my girlfriend in order to check it out and decide if I might possibly want to move there. Any advice for me regarding short term rentals in the Rincon area, or general advice for what it is like for an american to stay in or move to puerto rico? Any feedback would be appreciated.
HI CASSIE
YAY, LAWYER CALLED FROM AGUADILLA TO TELL ME MY ESCRITURAS ( OWNERSHIP PAPERS) ARE READY. SO HAPPY, NOW I CAN SELL THE PROPERTY. BUT, FIRST I HAVE TO SETTLE THE CRIM TAXES. I OWE 7,000 EYE POPPING DOLLARS.
I WAS TOLD BY MY COUSIN THAT THEY HAVE A DAY OF EXONERATION AND FORGIVENESS FROM SOME OF THE AMOUNT, WHICH IS LATE FEES AND INTEREST. I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT DAY, SO AM WAITING FOR A CALL FROM MY COUSIN TO TELL ME THE DATE.
This is great to read… I am considering moving there also, not sure where exactly want a calm area since I will be taking my mother and son with me. Any ideas???? I would like it to be somewhat near of place I can find work not too far inland.
I was in Arizona and now living in Florida, a step closer to Puerto Rico….
HI CASSIE
JUST GOT BACK FROM PR. IT WAS MAY FIRST TIME THERE AT CHRISTMAS TIME WOW, HAD A BLAST. WENT TO THE CAVES, STAYED IN THE CONDADO AREA, WENT TO THE CASINOS, VISITED BACARDI BREWERY FOR THE FIRST TIME. WENT TO A TOWN THAT HAD A HORSE SHOW, HORSES EVERYWHERE. ATE ALL KINDS OF FOOD. EVERYONE GO TO MR FRAPPE IN MAYAGUEZ, 39 KINDS OF SMOOTHIES,AWSOME. THE DESECHEO REST IN AGUADILLLA HAS THE BEST FOOD. THE MALLS WERE PACKED W MUSIC ALL OVER. OH, I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT I HAVE THE ESCRITURAS OF MY PROPERTY AND GOT AMNESTY FOR INTEREREST AND LATE FEES, SO THAT CUT OFF 3,000 OF THE TAXES ( CRIM) I GOT A TWO YEAR PLAN TO PAY OFF THE REMAINING 5,000 THAT IS OWED ON THE PROPERTY. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, THIS IS AMNESTY MTH IN PR FR CRIM, TAXES.
CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK
Cassie, I just want to let you know that we finally rented a house in Quebradilla. It is a large house that has great breezes and is very comfortable. A little bit off the beaten track but great.
We hope to have a house warming in August and I will be inviting some of the expats around here and there, so stay tuned for an invite to come and have some good food, play some dominoes and dance a little.
Great to be finally here in Paradise.
Maria
That is great news, Maria! Congrats! We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you! Our email is: lifetransplanet@gmail.com.
Take care!
Cassie
Hi! I’m in CA, and everyday I dream I making the jump!! I keep looking for jobs (I work in a biotech), but haven’t found much for me. Any advice on how you found a stable position there? Thanks for your inspiring story!
Best,
Sarah
Hi Cassie and Britton,
how much are properties around where you live?
How much did you pay for your property? I told my husband about you and we are going to visit puerto rico in january! Can’t wait.
Hello! MY family of 5 is selling everything we own and moving to western Puerto Rico Summer 2015 and we are very interested in the Rincon are for all of the lovely amenities and friendly people. What we are looking for will most definitely be a rental but We’d like to be more in the jungle like your your homes location than in the town itself. Do you have any suggestions for us as we prepare to find a real estate company to accommadate our needs? We will be homeschooling three children and want plenty of space for them to roam! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Hi Cassie and Britton,
I’ve been reading your blog and found it very informative and with a good vibe. Actually, I’ve always lived in Puerto Rico and realized that this island is a blessed place to live, but depends on the area where you are. I’m from the metro area, and living is not as good as in the suburbs or “el campo”. Rincon is one of my favorite places to visit, and could be my retirement place someday. Here in Puerto Rico you don’t have to deal with snow storms, blizzards, extreme cold or hot weather, black ice on the roads, tornadoes, etc. But we have something that is a serious hazard: hurricanes and tropical storms!! Nevertheless, the concrete cabana that you have in the premises is the ideal refuge for these kind of atmospheric disturbances. The wood house maybe could hold the winds for a while, but the cabana will stand it without a problem. Anyway, you have the best of both, a wood home for the tropical life and concrete for security. Keep it that way!
Congrats for your decision of living here, and a warm welcome from a friendly local. Hope that you enjoy it to the fullest!!!
Regards.
Hello my husband and I are planning on moving there but, to Lares and we are looking forward to enjoy some of those freedom to have our own animals and grow our food. Thanks you guys information really bless us.
HI, JUST GOT BACK TO FLORIDA FROM AGUADILLA. MY HUSBAND AND I WENT ON AN 8 DAY CHRISTMAS VACATION TO PR. WE ARE EXHAUSTED FROM RUNNING AROUND ALL THE BEACHES AND TOWNS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ISLAND. WE VISITED RINCON BEACH AND LIGHTHOUSE, BEST TIME EVER. THE WEATHER WAS BEAUTIFUL. I STILL DID NOT SELL MY HOUSE IN AGUADILLA WAITING FOR THE RIGHT OFFER. SO GLAD YOU ARE DOING GOOD IN RINCON
Hello !
Your story makes me feel great about my choice to move to PuertoRico! ! I currently live in minnesota and visit every year . I just fell in love with the island after my first trip . Once I get things taken care of here and my house sold I am on my way ! Rincon is my first choice followed by Dorado . Thanks for sharing your story . Hope to see you in rincon soon !!
Looking for info on 1-3 month winter rentals in rincon in an area good for expats. We. want to explore for possible retirement in 2 years.
Loved finding your website, very informative. My husband and I will be visiting soon to do our due diligence, excited about the prospect of living there! Rincon is on our top places, glad we have a reference from you two!
Melissa Stinson
Hi guys!
Are you still living in Puerto Rico? My family of 4 ( DH, kiddo , chihuahua and myself) moved here not even a year ago. Not in Rincón, actually as crazy as it seems I dont think we have been in Rincón ever scince we’ve moved here! Originally from NC. Came to finding your blog by chance and I’m so glad I did! How things have been for you lately? Like I said I been here close to a year, my husband has picked up on some spanish but my kiddo refuses it to learn it lol.
Hope to hear from you!
Taylor
hi guys i like your idea and think its cool.you guys remind me of us we also would like to pick up and move
to pr, me and my wife wish you guys the best in getting your dreams going forward.
I just made the decision to move to PR. It was always on my bucket list to visit, but never made it there. I know it sounds crazy, but I just know it is where I need to be. It is only myself and 18 year old daughter, so I am very concerned about safety. I almost feel that we might need to live in a condo in a gated community, to feel good about that part. I also don’t want to worry about maintaining a lawn. I own and manage a horse breeding farm, and wonder about job opportunities in the breeding operations there. I also own and operate a dog grooming and boarding facility. I also wonder about the need for dog groomers there. I know there is a PetSmart in San Juan, but don’t know if I really want to live there. I am just getting my feet wet in educating myself in everything I need to know before I go. I don’t plan on making the move until approximately 2 years, so I have time. I do know I want to be around other Americans living the dream. Thanks for any input you may have. Jayne
Puerto Ricans are Americans, Jayne.
My husband and I bought a house back in 2009 in Arecibo not too far from the observatory. Nice, quiet, green and lush. We bought again in 2011 but this time a small piece of land overlooking the ocean along the 681. Buying, maintaining and securing the properties (especially the house) can be somewhat challenging but I would do it a third time! We live in California where the weather is pretty ideal year round but it cannot beat the weather and just overall quality of life on the island. Although we return yearly to vacation, we can’t hardly wait to make the final move to PR two years from now.
Hi to all! Toss up was between South Florida and PR. Iv’e been to the island since the mid 70’s when my grandmother used to bring me on summer vacations. Last time I went was Feb 2015 for 2 weeks. I’ve stayed on all 4 corners of the island, and the last visit was in Boqueron. Spent all 2 weeks on the Western side other than a day to go into San Juan. It has been brought to my attention that I’m living the American dream of working till death do parts with my money and being able to just relax and not give a s?*t. I don’t want to turn into Mr. Incredible stuck in the rat race and behind a desk. I promised myself that if I have to live like a bum. Then so be it (they have plenty of Iguanas running around that a man won’t go hungry, LOL). At least one thing will be for certain. I might actually be able to enjoy myself. Something that I haven’t been able to do in a very long time. I need what hair I still have left. and only want to worry about weather or not I forgot the bottle of SPF999. It’s time to relax. Yes I know this is (or may be a bit long) but it’s me making a decision of lifetransplant. Why not? Many of you have done it. Some may have given up. But now it’s my turn to try. Anyone on here, on the Western side of the Isle? Mainly from Boqueron to Rincon? I have been looking up numerous sites for housing, jobs etc. etc. BLA Bla Bla. But what better place to ask than here and get it straight from the people that are living the dream of no shoes, no shirt, no problem! You try and call someone about them and either you get no answer or they “will get back to you”, or so and so no longer works here. A few of you know what I’m talking about. You are the David Hasselhoff of the island, and I am the victim who got too close to the cave cliffs in Rincon. Ya’ll know. Any and all info anyone could pass on, would be very much appreciated. Websites, phone numbers or even the number to the creepy fellow down the street who could help. Basically I’m looking for something “close” to the beach but not willing to give my little finger for it. Looking to rent to start out with and go from there. A spacious 1 or 2 bedroom would be all I am looking for. No Taj Mahal, unless they got rid of all the nuisance “Dexter’s,” (the small Capuchin Monkey). It’s Just me that would be going. Only planing on taking the necessities: beach chairs, ice chest, SPF..check check check..I want my bartender to be from the islands and her body kissed by the sun. Sunny and 75 with some good people to have met and enjoy the beautiful sunsets with and just laugh at whomever farts first. (I’ll even bring the TP just in case you say OH OH) Thanks in advance to all who might have read this Moby Dick novel and replies. Even if it’s as to where I could find Miller Light on that rock.LOL Please be as kind as to email me at either johnhoover747@gmail or bdaigle69@yahoo Hopefully one day really really soon I’ll be able to shake your hand, say thanks for all your help and buy you a cold one. Enjoy for now.
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Bryan, I know exactly how you feel. Thanks for the reminder of the life I left behind! 😉
HELLO
WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5, MY OLDEST IS 18. WE HAVE BEEN VISITING AGUADILLA, PR. We love it, my concerns are the schools my two daughters are 9 and 6, they are very bright, I have been searching for private school around Aguadilla, but I am not too sure. My kids education at this point is my main concern, but my husband and I would like to move out in the island. WE LOVE CRASH BOAT, AND WE HAVE BEEN TALKING TO REALTORS REGARING CONDOMINIUMS OR A HOUSE. I have not made a decision as of yet, but the more I visit Aguadilla the more I like it. Any advise????
I asked my cousin from Aguadilla who is a teacher and she recommends El Liceo Aguadillano, Colegio San Carlos Frobel, Corpus Christy, Borinquen Bilingual,Colegio Interamericano.
Good Luck
For our trip we have chosen to escape the bustling, eastern side of Puerto Rico and head to the quieter ‘wild western’ coastal region. The super laid-back surf village of Rincon will be our home away from home!
I loved the “western side” more than San Juan We flew into there and drove across the island. And I have to say, that was a long drive! we bought a sailboat and will be headed that way in a couple of months. Can’t wait to get back. It was something I haven’t enjoyed since I was a little. Last place I want to end up at. Sunsets are better there than Florida where I was originally planning on going!
The sunsets in PR are better than the ones in sunny California too! Just got back in March but returning HOME in January.