Hi Jen! I moved to Cabo Rojo from NYC about 8 years ago and it was the right thing for me to do! About the subject of mail delivery, I found out that a US Postal mailbox here will accept UPS and FedEx packages for you if you use the physical address of the Post Office and include the box number. It was a pleasant surprise when I found out
I’m overwhelmed to see how much you love Puerto Rico, I’m happy see you enjoying your life in the Island and encouraging people to live there as well! God bless you Jen!
Lady, you are not being completely clear on your reporting. " Las Palmas del Mar " is mainly a resort community. You cannot compare Palmas , which is a huge resort community, with Cabo Rojo which is a TOWN with a major , a local government. etc.
My aunt has a 30 year lease on her house in Hormigueros. It used to be my grandmother's back then. After Maria came through her house was literally destroyed. The damage gotten so severe the house had to be totally remodeled from the ground up. It took 8 months to rebuild it altogether.
Loved this video! I moved from MD last year and I'm renting a 3/2 house close to the beach in Barceloneta for $800/month. I also bought a lot in Mar Chiquita (Manatí) for $55k and I'm hoping to build a house there soon.
@@mhj5108 It was about 40 minutes from San Juan Airport to me that wasn’t too bad of a drive. We did rent a car which made it waaayyy more convenient to get around.
Happy to see PR progressing, I too lived in NY & FL, retired in Western side of PR 13 yrs now. Never regretting my Senior living. Great job, Jen. ❤️San German pr
Thank you so much for this video Jen! I'm new to the island - first month. I'm currently renting in Santurce. But I've been doing as much research as possible for the rest of the island. And your experience and feedback help a lot.
Yup, there are some really good deals outside of the metro areas. Rental costs are much lower if it is unfurnished, no generator, off the beach, and other ways to cut costs.
I want to take the time out to thank you for teaching us about the differences of the two places you stayed at. It is important for me to get this information before I leave the States. It's been good listening to you.
The info you provided in this video is pricless. My Mom was born in Cabo Rojo and lived there till her teenage years before living out her life in nycten florida, we burried her in cabo rojo cemetery. When i visited there i thought it was the most beautiful place on the island. I will be back in july for vacation to San Juan this time to visit cousins in Humacao and Yabucoa my dads place of birth. Keep those videos coming.
I’m from Cabo Rojo. You are at Joyuda. Let me know what you think about Buye. At Buye beach you won’t see as many restaurants close by but the beach is breathtaking.
@@JenThereDoneThat Glad you like it. By the way I’m following you on your Facebook page. My name is Joel Troche. Thank you for the information you provide. Great content and fun to watch.
Older video now but very cool content. I am a business owner in the 40+ crowd that is looking to move my family to PR. Love your information especially for the English almost only crowd who need to learn Spanish. Your situation and mine are very similar. Would love to chat more at some point and understand some contacts you may have for moving / setting up relocating LLCs and Corporations. I need lawyers, accountants as well as credible real estate agents and all the other stuff (Insurance Agents, etc). I have not watched all your videos but love this comparison of Cabo Rojo vs Palmas. Would love an updated one if you get a chance. Also vids on best places to find great business services. Regards, David
Correction on car State Insurance $180 + $15 . As for delivery of UPS, FedEx, DHL etc. try using the comments section on your website order page for these companies to contact you when making delivery. Once they call you , send them your pinned location and voila!!!! you get delivery.
Beautiful Video, where did you live in AZ? I am living there now and will be visiting end of Sept. I love all your info and look forward to more great videos.
are puerto ricans ok with so many gringos bragging about not paying taxes? u see so many of them on youtube bragging about it and how they avoid federal and local taxes in PR while the local ricans are stuck with the bill.
No Puerto Rican residents pay Federal taxes (except Federal employees). We also cannot vote for US President, it is all part of the US Territory status.
@@JenThereDoneThat i'm not talking about fed taxes... I'm talking about local PR taxes. I'm in the process of ACT 22... While researching i noticed the extremely HIGH rate of crime and drugs in PR and the fact that less than 10% of all crimes results in convictions. Since, YOU KNOW, the locals pay 11.5% on sales taxes plus up to 37% on PR taxes while we pay 0% on capital gains and 4%.. I wanted to know how the locals feels about that (at least the educated ones). how they feel about us, basically not paying taxes in PR while they are stuck with the bill. Have you felt any resentments from the locals? or they just don't know much we save on taxes... I just made an offer to buy 103 acres in PR, DEAD CHEAP and it was accepted. My house in FL was more expensive than what the people took for the land. a bit Crazy...
NO we are not ok with these vultures colonizers coming here to profit from corrupt colonial laws that line their pockets and have adverse consequences on the Puerto Rican people
@@josefinigo7100 And that is great news to me. Look at what the real estate developers did to Playa Buyé, it spoiled the beach. Keep them away from El Faro and the Playa Sucia area.
Puerto Rico has a lot to offer. But if you think you will move there and it will be like the US..you got another thing coming. You give up some comforts to live in the tropics not to mention hurricanes. The good thing about PR is many speak English..so is not difficult to go and not worry about language issues. And like Jen...many Americanos live there. Jen does a good job of showing the options. She emphasized heavily on having a GENERATOR! Think about that. Puerto Rico is on its way....but has a long way to go to become a place of 'comfort' for many mainlanders. It can be expensive....and cheap just like anywhere else. I am from Puerto Rico. Born in San Juan, lived in Rio Piedras many moons ago. Live in Cali now..moved with my parents who are no longer with us. Took my dad's aches to Isla Verde off the coast (he wanted to be there eternally).....where we used to go every weekend when we were kids.....when there were hardly any buildings...but had wall to wall coconut palm trees. We also took my mother's ashes to Juncos where her mom (my grandmother we called her 'Tata')...who was buried there...and who lived there all her life. I LOVE Puerto Rico.....because in-spite of all the issues, its relaxed....lay back...I mean way lay back...if you ask someone to come at 7pm for a party...they might show up at 10pm. Be ready. And its my birth place...and feels like everyone is family. Vacation...wonderful place...many places to see. The people are spectacular. Living there....dont expect too much....and accept what it is. I am planning to retire there or go back and forth....snow birding. haha. Will see because my wife is not Puerto Rican...her family all in Cali etc. Great video Jen. WEPA!
Cost of living has gone up quite a bit in 5yrs. After hurricane Maria things went up and never really went down. After this Covid mess things have gone up again. From what I've been told, cost of living tends to go up every time something happens, and they don't generally go back down. :(
my parent's real estate holdings beg to differ. The island is at 1970s population levels. They can't sell their properties for anytwhere near what they purchased or re-fi in the early 2000s. Even our childhood home purchased in the early 90s hasn't really come back to 2000ish levels. Population wise, that's almost 3/4 million people loss in 20 years, yours truly included in that diaspora. The only reason you think costs are going up is because people are focusing on Anglo-enclaves with mainland money, which distort the local market. wages are terrible in the island, and barely support these purported prices. Thing is, actual natives are living on a lot less than these prices (tons of multi generational housing situations, even among the college educated), but they don't get to wake up to ocean front views either. Palmas, just like Rincon, Condado/Isla Verde et al, are Anglo enclaves. Different dynamics when you bring your outside money into an island with a median income of 20K/yr. What hasn't gone down is the gargantuan income taxes for locals though, unless you're an act 20/22 carpetbagger of course, then you get to live there scot free. Meanwhile, I get gentrified out of my own home and have to begrudgingly raise my family in conservative hell Texas in order to afford to save for a dignified retirement, and 1k per head (family of 3) airline ticket prices to come home once a year for a week. Gentrification sucks when you're the one getting the boot in the ass.
My mother and younger brother live on the edge of Boquerón, within walking distance from the Bird Sanctuary, on the entrance of road 301 towards Combate Beach. They are both surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty without paying a premium for it. Whereas, Palmas is more of a manufactured and artificial beauty that comes at a premium. Of course, with that premium comes year-round maintenance, tennis courts, golf courses, a variety of pools, bicycle trails, a sort of private beach, and a marina. As the saying goes on the Island, there is Palmas, and then there is the rest of Puerto Rico. If you are used to the lifestyle of living on the mainland, for example, Florida or California, then you would feel right at home in Palmas. Whereas, Cabo Rojo has more of a local flavor to it and it takes some time getting used to it. If you are retired living on a fixed income, then you are better off living in Cabo Rojo, there is so much tennis or golf you may play in a year; and for sure, your condo fees or and property taxes will tend to always go up with the years at Palmas.
Alberto, you described perfectly what I had in mind when I replied to you above. This is what I would call "living among the locals," instead of living in an extension of the USA.
I love Cabo Rojo! My family has a getaway home near Boquerón. Most of my family lives in Caguas or San Juan, so it has become the place to go whenever we are looking for a quick break from the city live. That said, the live in Cabo Rojo is actually a lot more laid back than Caguas, San Juan, Dorado, or Humacao.
Here in Cabo Rojo as you know it's much cheaper, less traffic, less people and more relaxation. And the most there is good to raise your family. So welcome to our town
Hi Jen thank you for your informative videos, I truly appreciate it. I was wondering if you are aware if there are any opportunities of employment around Cabo Rojo that pay enough to sustain living in the said area. I would need a two bedroom apt. at least. I speak spanish and english fluently and have always wanted to move to the Island. I just haven't had the funds to make such a move. I've been told time and again that jobs are scarce but always from those whom don't live on the Island. So if that be the case, (scarcity) then I just have to accept that. Hopefully I can find a way to fund my living out there my desire to live there is so powerful my heart aches to be there m Whatever info you can provide or any suggestions It would be immensely appreciated. Godspeed.
Hello, just to add to the car insurance part .If you decide to get a full coverage policy you can cancel out de $100 obligated insurance from the island and save that money. You still need to do the one's a year vehicle inspection before. Love your vids Jen!
Very nice video. I was there this last weekend. I was visiting my brother in law who lives there in one of the buildings of that complex. Beautiful little corner in paradaise.
@@JenThereDoneThat If you are in an accident and you hit a Lexus and someone is hurt, the state mandated liability is worthless. I have $1,000,000.00 Umbrella Liability that costs around $200 annually and since most insurance agencies on the island won't issue full coverage on anything 11 years old or older, it would be great if the plans offered by the government had at least $10,000 for personal property and the same for medical, even if it cost another $25 a year. I was hit by someone that ran a red light and the damage to my classic truck exceeded their liability, so I was screwed because the courts wouldn't even force her to appear!
@@JenThereDoneThat I believe the salt air has corroded the gears in my electric meter and slowed it down so I don't usually mention how small that bill is, and I would never share the dollar amount! 😉 Shhhh
Ive been living in CR since late 2019. The cost of renting and buying here have escalated since 2021. If you're fluent and friendly, you MIGHT find an unexpected deal before it's advertised. Also there are still a few "fixer-upper" deals, but they're often not financiable.
Hi Jen, your absolutely right on car insurance, my parents pay full coverage once a year what I pay monthly on the main land. By the way AWESOME videos keep it coming!!!! 💯
Thanks for the video’s with such great content. I’m looking forward to moving here in July and these videos are really helpful. I’m trying to find a condo to rent for an year in either Dorado or Rincon area.
Believe it Alcira, that there are plenty of workers, that is how the island pays the high taxes as part of the USA, and supports those who enter the island along the coast with no suitcase or a penny, to be a public burden.
Yup they are, bringing up the prices of homes so Boricuas can't afford them. Trying to make PR another Hawaii where the natives are homeless and can't afford to live in their own land 😡
If you have an urban street address package delivery is not an issue, and I'm lucky in that my cardiologist is a gearhead like me and he let's me use his office address for large car parts I couldn't get otherwise. You can pay for a UPS account and enter physical address information and phone numbers so they have what they need in their system to make the necessary changes so they can get your package delivered. I've lived in my house for over 10 years and they know where I am. DHL and FedEx always called for directions before I started using my doctor's address. All of my providers have great staffs even though there's often a language barrier issue and some drop the ball on occasion, but I'm pretty loveable, unless you're colonizer coming here to take advantage of incentives that aren't available to locals, unless you're going to hire a lot of people and pay them well that is. The takers that don't give back need to stay away!
I love the east coast ...luquillo , Rio grande , Fajardo and Ceiba ...just beautiful...beaches and alot of rivers around there ...rain forest and also Culebra and Vieques Island...
@@hekty75 All around, it is hard to decide between the east coast and the west coast. But what the East coast lacks is places like La Parguera and Boquerón for an all-around carnival atmosphere during the summer.
@@albertoluyando8292 understand the point that it is difficult to choose ... that's why when I visit the island I stay in both areas to cover the entire island ... the parguera is cool but the east has good areas with the same atmosphere .. I like more piñones And loiza that parguera ... but it's a matter of taste .. I returned yesterday from Puerto Rico and another thing that I realized ... for the west the food is a little more expensive...like I pay 20 dollars for 6 oyster en Boqueron ...20 in kiosko of luquillo for a dozen Crash boat one of my fav beaches in the west ... full of boats 10 feets from shore...didn't like that , they should keep then little bit more apart from shore for other people enjoy also
@@hekty75 Let us not talk of the north coast beaches west of San Juan, I lived in Dorado in the late 80s, my favorites were Dorado Beach for just hanging out, Los Tubos is great for surfing, Playa Puerto Nuevo, and Mar Chiquita for snorkeling. The east coast is awesome, my cousin bought a 3 BR brand new condo in Fajardo for $90K with a breathtaking view of Culebras and Vieques, and on a very clear day, you can see St. Thomas. El Yunque Rainforest gives you a change of atmosphere. Yes, I found Boqueron a bit pricey for mojitos, before you could spend the night drinking and eating all night with $40, now it costs you around $100.
No good medical facilities at all.Outdated and the staff treatment terrible.Lots of medical professional s leaving the island due to wages and the 911 services the worst careless.
Hi Jen! Wondering about airport options out there on the West Coast, to fly to points on the mainland. Thanks, really enjoying your informative videos!
Thank you for this video. I am planning to move to Puerto Rico especially Cabo Rojo with my family. Is it better to move with my cellphone provider from the Mainland or to have one in Cabo Rojo instead. Which one is cheaper?
We are moving to PR this summer and i have been worried about crime, how do people who live on the island find the crime to be? On that note, any good muay thai instructors anyone recommends lol?
Just avoid shady places, ask locals for info Things have always seem worse from the outside for some reason But living here my whole life i have always felt safe, only in maria the hurricane Things got kinda crazy but as with any disaster things can change fast but always go back to normal, I think crime is high in high crime arreas, we call them “puntos” but the island is safe I always say to a family member they are crazy because they never lock the door, they leave it open 24/7 but they feel safe I don’t know muay thai in the island but there is bound to be a lot we love sports here,
Hi Jen I enjoy your videos .I once lived in Aguada Puerto Rico years ago .I plan on moving back Looking at Cabo Rojo Could you give me the name of a neat section of the area to focus on when I get there Looking on buying hopefully. Thanks.Janine Raleigh North Carolina
Thank you Jen, amazing video! I was just curious, do you know anyone who moved down there for Act 60 purposes? I've been reading up on it & it seems like authorities really don't like going there for that purpose. Do you have any personal experiences hearing about that?
I had seen but not watched your videos with travel updates, and I thank you for those, as I assume they help people interested in visiting. This one came across and I eagerly started watching because Cabo Rojo is my hometown, and though I live in the PR diaspora, I'm still very much a "Mata con hacha." I was hoping to see nice footage of my little town, but got bored with all the $ information and no scenic footage, which brings me to my point. Since you seem to be making at least a partial living off my beautiful island, can you please learn how to correctly pronounce the "r" in Puerto Rico and Cabo Rojo? It would be wonderful if you would set the example for so many Americans who move to Puerto Rico just to continue communicating exclusively in English, and as someone mentioned above, gentrifying the island.
@@martaf.balleste6277 - Since you asked for the feedback, here you go. Firstly, asking Jen to roll her "Rs" is rather unfair and silly, especially since most of our South American friends make fun of us for pronouncing our Rs like Ls, like in Puelto Rico. I hope when I visit Valencia, Spain I do not get scolded by the language police for not pronouncing the "Zs" like the locals. Secondly, using gentrification for demonizing Americans who move to PR is rather rude, since Cabo Rojo is in pretty bad shape. The villas at Boqueron are closed, and the Balneario is in bad condition, many villas in Combate are abandoned. For sure, some gentrification would be healthy for Cabo Rojo, it would spark some much-needed economic activity in such an economically depressed area. In fact, I would like to see the city of Mayaguez gentrified since the current major has ruined the city.
Hi Jen! I moved to Cabo Rojo from NYC about 8 years ago and it was the right thing for me to do! About the subject of mail delivery, I found out that a US Postal mailbox here will accept UPS and FedEx packages for you if you use the physical address of the Post Office and include the box number. It was a pleasant surprise when I found out
Thanks for sharing that. Good to know that a USPS PO box can be used
Cabo Rojo was always a secret oasis! It's the internal tourism capital! It's also my 2nd home.
Yes, it gets pretty crazy on the weekends!
As a local, what are your thoughts about the ISabela beach area? I'm considering Isabela and would appreciate feedback - thank you
I’m overwhelmed to see how much you love Puerto Rico, I’m happy see you enjoying your life in the Island and encouraging people to live there as well! God bless you Jen!
Gracias!
Lady, you are not being completely clear on your reporting. " Las Palmas del Mar " is mainly a resort community. You cannot compare Palmas , which is a huge resort community,
with Cabo Rojo which is a TOWN with a major , a local government. etc.
Comparing costs, there is nothing like Palmas del Mar.
My aunt has a 30 year lease on her house in Hormigueros. It used to be my grandmother's back then. After Maria came through her house was literally destroyed. The damage gotten so severe the house had to be totally remodeled from the ground up. It took 8 months to rebuild it altogether.
I hope she have a better home now
y Fema no hizo nada???
Loved this video! I moved from MD last year and I'm renting a 3/2 house close to the beach in Barceloneta for $800/month. I also bought a lot in Mar Chiquita (Manatí) for $55k and I'm hoping to build a house there soon.
That is awesome! Thanks for watching.
@@JenThereDoneThat thank YOU for sharing all this great content with us! From one Jen to another 😝💕
My father in law is a builder there out of Isabella- I’m about to do the same thing.
Csn you help me find contact for apartment in purto rico? Please. Thank you.
When we visited PR a few weeks ago we stayed in Palmas Del Mar! I absolutely loved it!!
Palmas is beautiful!
I rent out my property during the year, lmk
Rn I'm in my house in Palmas de Mar Beach village
How far was it from the airport? Just curious because I’m going in August. Also did you rent a car or hows the ride share/cab?
@@mhj5108 It was about 40 minutes from San Juan Airport to me that wasn’t too bad of a drive. We did rent a car which made it waaayyy more convenient to get around.
@@samlugo1520 Sorry just now seeing this! We are planning a trip back this year can you message me your information?
This video was very very informative and it helped me decide to keep my house in Cabo Rojo. Thank you indeed for the great comparison.
Glad it was helpful!
I am in joyuda on the beach... a Canadian ... great to know you are in Cabo rojo also, I love you videos really helpful.
Joyuda beach is lovely, so many great restaurants!
Happy to see PR progressing, I too lived in NY & FL, retired in Western side of PR 13 yrs now. Never regretting my Senior living. Great job, Jen. ❤️San German pr
Hola.... Me encanta escucharte aunque no se mucho ingles....lo que me importa es que eres feliz y te encanta mi isla....mil bendiciones.....🤗😊😁
Gracias por las amables palabras, amiga.
Hope you are well Jen! Thanks for posting this
Thanks for watching!
The further you go into the interior of the island, the less expensive it gets. Exception: electricity 🤦🏼♀️
Exacto!
@The Mambabajamba Glad to hear! 👍🏽
You forgot to mention the mowings grass cost
Thank you so much for this video Jen! I'm new to the island - first month. I'm currently renting in Santurce. But I've been doing as much research as possible for the rest of the island. And your experience and feedback help a lot.
Welcome to Puerto Rico! Here is more information to help with your new island life - jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Thank you for telling the truth and loving my Island
Gracias!
There's a ton of houses for rent in Isabela they're going for 350 a month. I would not pay $1,200 a month to live here. You're getting robbed
How do you find those houses? Any website you can recommend?
@@sharongonzalez5187 clasificadosonline
I highly doubt you're paying paying $350 for 3B/2B in GATED COMMUNITY with a power generator and a pool?? Tienes que vivir en barrio para ese precio.
www.clasificadosonline.com/
www.point2homes.com/
Yup, there are some really good deals outside of the metro areas.
Rental costs are much lower if it is unfurnished, no generator, off the beach, and other ways to cut costs.
Thank you so much for your videos. As I retire from the service soon your videos have eased my mind about moving back to PR.
YAY! I am glad they are helpful.
I want to take the time out to thank you for teaching us about the differences of the two places you stayed at. It is important for me to get this information before I leave the States. It's been good listening to you.
New subscriber born in Cabo Rojo ( Pueblo) living on The Bronx for 50 years
The info you provided in this video is pricless.
My Mom was born in Cabo Rojo and lived there till her teenage years before living out her life in nycten florida, we burried her in cabo rojo cemetery. When i visited there i thought it was the most beautiful place on the island. I will be back in july for vacation to San Juan this time to visit cousins in Humacao and Yabucoa my dads place of birth.
Keep those videos coming.
So glad you like them!
Thank you Jen for the great info. Your vids are easy on the ears and the eyes :)
Glad you like them!
We have a house in Cabo Rojo, and we just decided to move there full time. Thank you for the info. Greatly appreciated.
Welcome neighbor!
You’re smart girl, you got the clue for life in the Caribbean!
I'm on Cabo Rojo now but unfortunately just passing through. Beautiful area. Heading to Isabella.
Enjoy!
@@JenThereDoneThat we did enjoy it It was really great back in San Juan now for a little bit.
Hi Jen, well done. Hope all remains well. I also viewed your Dorado piece. Best wishes.
I’m from Cabo Rojo. You are at Joyuda. Let me know what you think about Buye. At Buye beach you won’t see as many restaurants close by but the beach is breathtaking.
Buye is very pretty, and far less crowded on the weekdays.
@@JenThereDoneThat Glad you like it. By the way I’m following you on your Facebook page. My name is Joel Troche. Thank you for the information you provide. Great content and fun to watch.
Older video now but very cool content. I am a business owner in the 40+ crowd that is looking to move my family to PR. Love your information especially for the English almost only crowd who need to learn Spanish. Your situation and mine are very similar. Would love to chat more at some point and understand some contacts you may have for moving / setting up relocating LLCs and Corporations. I need lawyers, accountants as well as credible real estate agents and all the other stuff (Insurance Agents, etc). I have not watched all your videos but love this comparison of Cabo Rojo vs Palmas. Would love an updated one if you get a chance. Also vids on best places to find great business services. Regards, David
Correction on car State Insurance $180 + $15 . As for delivery of UPS, FedEx, DHL etc. try using the comments section on your website order page for these companies to contact you when making delivery. Once they call you , send them your pinned location and voila!!!! you get delivery.
That has never worked for me, but I keep trying.
I just got back loved it! I want to go back very soon!
Yay, glad you had a nice visit.
Beautiful Video, where did you live in AZ? I am living there now and will be visiting end of Sept. I love all your info and look forward to more great videos.
I love the west side of the island! Best water calm serene.
are puerto ricans ok with so many gringos bragging about not paying taxes? u see so many of them on youtube bragging about it and how they avoid federal and local taxes in PR while the local ricans are stuck with the bill.
No Puerto Rican residents pay Federal taxes (except Federal employees). We also cannot vote for US President, it is all part of the US Territory status.
Stupid comment...
@@JenThereDoneThat i'm not talking about fed taxes... I'm talking about local PR taxes. I'm in the process of ACT 22... While researching i noticed the extremely HIGH rate of crime and drugs in PR and the fact that less than 10% of all crimes results in convictions. Since, YOU KNOW, the locals pay 11.5% on sales taxes plus up to 37% on PR taxes while we pay 0% on capital gains and 4%.. I wanted to know how the locals feels about that (at least the educated ones). how they feel about us, basically not paying taxes in PR while they are stuck with the bill. Have you felt any resentments from the locals? or they just don't know much we save on taxes... I just made an offer to buy 103 acres in PR, DEAD CHEAP and it was accepted. My house in FL was more expensive than what the people took for the land. a bit Crazy...
NO we are not ok with these vultures colonizers coming here to profit from corrupt colonial laws that line their pockets and have adverse consequences on the Puerto Rican people
I lived in Cabo Rojo as a child. Graduated from Colegio San Augustin in 1974
Cabo Rojo is beautiful, how much has it changed from when you were a child?
@@JenThereDoneThat Cabo Rojo has NOT changed in 50 years!!!Bad news...except for the roads and real estate.
@@josefinigo7100 And that is great news to me. Look at what the real estate developers did to Playa Buyé, it spoiled the beach. Keep them away from El Faro and the Playa Sucia area.
Welcome to Cabo Rojo! Im the owner of Casa Los Juanes, airbnb behind Tatto Rest.
Puerto Rico has a lot to offer. But if you think you will move there and it will be like the US..you got another thing coming. You give up some comforts to live in the tropics not to mention hurricanes. The good thing about PR is many speak English..so is not difficult to go and not worry about language issues. And like Jen...many Americanos live there. Jen does a good job of showing the options. She emphasized heavily on having a GENERATOR! Think about that. Puerto Rico is on its way....but has a long way to go to become a place of 'comfort' for many mainlanders. It can be expensive....and cheap just like anywhere else. I am from Puerto Rico. Born in San Juan, lived in Rio Piedras many moons ago. Live in Cali now..moved with my parents who are no longer with us. Took my dad's aches to Isla Verde off the coast (he wanted to be there eternally).....where we used to go every weekend when we were kids.....when there were hardly any buildings...but had wall to wall coconut palm trees. We also took my mother's ashes to Juncos where her mom (my grandmother we called her 'Tata')...who was buried there...and who lived there all her life. I LOVE Puerto Rico.....because in-spite of all the issues, its relaxed....lay back...I mean way lay back...if you ask someone to come at 7pm for a party...they might show up at 10pm. Be ready. And its my birth place...and feels like everyone is family. Vacation...wonderful place...many places to see. The people are spectacular. Living there....dont expect too much....and accept what it is. I am planning to retire there or go back and forth....snow birding. haha. Will see because my wife is not Puerto Rican...her family all in Cali etc. Great video Jen. WEPA!
Gracias! Exacto.
Living here is definitely different than the States. You are correct about laid back and relaxed here.
@@Alberto-by7zq Street talk Alberto about Americanos. I am well aware of the commonwealth.
@@Alberto-by7zq To me sounds like you have a chip on your shoulder. Salud!
Cost of living has gone up quite a bit in 5yrs. After hurricane Maria things went up and never really went down. After this Covid mess things have gone up again.
From what I've been told, cost of living tends to go up every time something happens, and they don't generally go back down. :(
my parent's real estate holdings beg to differ. The island is at 1970s population levels. They can't sell their properties for anytwhere near what they purchased or re-fi in the early 2000s. Even our childhood home purchased in the early 90s hasn't really come back to 2000ish levels.
Population wise, that's almost 3/4 million people loss in 20 years, yours truly included in that diaspora. The only reason you think costs are going up is because people are focusing on Anglo-enclaves with mainland money, which distort the local market. wages are terrible in the island, and barely support these purported prices. Thing is, actual natives are living on a lot less than these prices (tons of multi generational housing situations, even among the college educated), but they don't get to wake up to ocean front views either. Palmas, just like Rincon, Condado/Isla Verde et al, are Anglo enclaves. Different dynamics when you bring your outside money into an island with a median income of 20K/yr.
What hasn't gone down is the gargantuan income taxes for locals though, unless you're an act 20/22 carpetbagger of course, then you get to live there scot free. Meanwhile, I get gentrified out of my own home and have to begrudgingly raise my family in conservative hell Texas in order to afford to save for a dignified retirement, and 1k per head (family of 3) airline ticket prices to come home once a year for a week. Gentrification sucks when you're the one getting the boot in the ass.
I think it varies by location, amenities, and property size.
That & the gringos coming from the mainland taking their land away from them I say save it for the Puerto Rican people they need it more!!!!!
My mother and younger brother live on the edge of Boquerón, within walking distance from the Bird Sanctuary, on the entrance of road 301 towards Combate Beach. They are both surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty without paying a premium for it. Whereas, Palmas is more of a manufactured and artificial beauty that comes at a premium. Of course, with that premium comes year-round maintenance, tennis courts, golf courses, a variety of pools, bicycle trails, a sort of private beach, and a marina. As the saying goes on the Island, there is Palmas, and then there is the rest of Puerto Rico. If you are used to the lifestyle of living on the mainland, for example, Florida or California, then you would feel right at home in Palmas. Whereas, Cabo Rojo has more of a local flavor to it and it takes some time getting used to it. If you are retired living on a fixed income, then you are better off living in Cabo Rojo, there is so much tennis or golf you may play in a year; and for sure, your condo fees or and property taxes will tend to always go up with the years at Palmas.
Alberto, you described perfectly what I had in mind when I replied to you above. This is what I would call "living among the locals," instead of living in an extension of the USA.
I love Cabo Rojo! My family has a getaway home near Boquerón. Most of my family lives in Caguas or San Juan, so it has become the place to go whenever we are looking for a quick break from the city live. That said, the live in Cabo Rojo is actually a lot more laid back than Caguas, San Juan, Dorado, or Humacao.
Very true! Cabo Rojo is more "islandy".
Thank you so much Jen! This video is very helpful. Please keep them coming.
Will do!
Here in Cabo Rojo as you know it's much cheaper, less traffic, less people and more relaxation. And the most there is good to raise your family. So welcome to our town
Gracias! You are so correct.
Hi Jen thank you for your informative videos, I truly appreciate it. I was wondering if you are aware if there are any opportunities of employment around Cabo Rojo that pay enough to sustain living in the said area. I would need a two bedroom apt. at least. I speak spanish and english fluently and have always wanted to move to the Island. I just haven't had the funds to make such a move. I've been told time and again that jobs are scarce but always from those whom don't live on the Island. So if that be the case, (scarcity) then I just have to accept that. Hopefully I can find a way to fund my living out there my desire to live there is so powerful my heart aches to be there m Whatever info you can provide or any suggestions It would be immensely appreciated. Godspeed.
Hello, just to add to the car insurance part .If you decide to get a full coverage policy you can cancel out de $100 obligated insurance from the island and save that money. You still need to do the one's a year vehicle inspection before. Love your vids Jen!
Yes, if you bring the voucher for your full coverage, the $100 state insurance is waived.
I used to pay $325 whith water included 2 bedroom
Wow! That is really inexpensive.
Great video. Very thorough and informative. Thank you Jen.
Glad it was helpful!
Moving in September my wife wants Palmas I want Cabo rojo / Rincón great video thanks Jen as always great video
I hope this video helps with the decision!
Cabo Rojo is beautiful...more activities also....Aguadilla y Rincon are other 2 good places to check
This video is very useful to me. My father will be looking for real estate on the island so this info is great! Thanks Again!
These are the best sites for properties
www.clasificadosonline.com/
www.point2homes.com/
You should check Puerta del Mar in Aguadilla is near the Crash Boat beach
Very nice video. I was there this last weekend. I was visiting my brother in law who lives there in one of the buildings of that complex. Beautiful little corner in paradaise.
Totally agree!
The state liability has a $4000 limit.
My water bill is less than $20 because I have a septic tank. They charge more for sewage than water.
Thank you for the clarification. Good point about water, I looked at a few properties on septic, but I have never lived with a septic tank system.
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If you are in an accident and you hit a Lexus and someone is hurt, the state mandated liability is worthless. I have $1,000,000.00 Umbrella Liability that costs around $200 annually and since most insurance agencies on the island won't issue full coverage on anything 11 years old or older, it would be great if the plans offered by the government had at least $10,000 for personal property and the same for medical, even if it cost another $25 a year.
I was hit by someone that ran a red light and the damage to my classic truck exceeded their liability, so I was screwed because the courts wouldn't even force her to appear!
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I just checked and my water bill that's due in June is $11.82.
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I believe the salt air has corroded the gears in my electric meter and slowed it down so I don't usually mention how small that bill is, and I would never share the dollar amount! 😉 Shhhh
This is crazy I am Puerto Rican this has gotten so expensive down there I am suprised
The prices have gone crazy in the last year!
Hi Jen! Love your videos. Can you please do an update on the cost of living in Puerto Rico? I’m moving with my family in June next year. God bless!
Ive been living in CR since late 2019. The cost of renting and buying here have escalated since 2021. If you're fluent and friendly, you MIGHT find an unexpected deal before it's advertised. Also there are still a few "fixer-upper" deals, but they're often not financiable.
Hi Jen, your absolutely right on car insurance, my parents pay full coverage once a year what I pay monthly on the main land. By the way AWESOME videos keep it coming!!!! 💯
It makes me wonder, why is car insurance so expensive in the States?!?!?
@@JenThereDoneThat your absolutely right I also wonder why, but I think some times in the main land the insurance company's take advantage of us
Because Profit over everything in the states! Also each state has their own insurance commission which variously do or don't regulate the companies.
Your videos are like McDonald's.... I'm loving it!
Awe, thanks!
@@JenThereDoneThat :)
Thanks for the video’s with such great content. I’m looking forward to moving here in July and these videos are really helpful. I’m trying to find a condo to rent for an year in either Dorado or Rincon area.
My next video is on Dorado real estate coming out June 4, 2021! Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss it!
How do you find someone to do work: plumbers; painters; handymen; gardeners; etc.
Believe it Alcira, that there are plenty of workers, that is how the island pays the high taxes as part of the USA, and supports those who enter the island along the coast with no suitcase or a penny, to be a public burden.
Mostly word of mouth. I ask friends for recommendations, and when I find someone who does good work I ask them who they recommend.
I have everyone you need
Lmk
Use your phone Internet...easy!
That can be quite challenging. Finding reliable/trustworthy people who don’t do shotty work is rare these days even on the mainland.
TELL ME IF YOU LOOKED THE OCEAN FRONT CONDOS AT THE PERLA RENTALS WITH ALL THE NICE WIEW .
Beautiful but very expensive.
They're destroying Cabo Rojo, too. A damn shame
Yup they are, bringing up the prices of homes so Boricuas can't afford them. Trying to make PR another Hawaii where the natives are homeless and can't afford to live in their own land 😡
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Moving back in 2 weeks! Moving to Cabo rojo too!
Yay! Welcome neighbor!
Great information about the island thanks jen
Glad it was helpful!
Yes it was you just give out the best information that's just great thanks 😊 sweetie
If you have an urban street address package delivery is not an issue, and I'm lucky in that my cardiologist is a gearhead like me and he let's me use his office address for large car parts I couldn't get otherwise.
You can pay for a UPS account and enter physical address information and phone numbers so they have what they need in their system to make the necessary changes so they can get your package delivered. I've lived in my house for over 10 years and they know where I am. DHL and FedEx always called for directions before I started using my doctor's address.
All of my providers have great staffs even though there's often a language barrier issue and some drop the ball on occasion, but I'm pretty loveable, unless you're colonizer coming here to take advantage of incentives that aren't available to locals, unless you're going to hire a lot of people and pay them well that is. The takers that don't give back need to stay away!
what are your thoughts on the Isabela Beach area? Thanks again for your terrific vids. I have learned do much.
Isabela is beautiful.
Omg Jen I just seen this channel you're most informative ... Thank you dear
You are so welcome!
I Love Luquillo in Puerto Rico , the beaches, mountains, food... It,s a paradise ...
Luquillo is very nice, I love the beaches and kioskos!
jentheredonethat.com/lunch-beach-luquillo/
I love the east coast ...luquillo , Rio grande , Fajardo and Ceiba ...just beautiful...beaches and alot of rivers around there ...rain forest and also Culebra and Vieques Island...
@@hekty75 All around, it is hard to decide between the east coast and the west coast. But what the East coast lacks is places like La Parguera and Boquerón for an all-around carnival atmosphere during the summer.
@@albertoluyando8292 understand the point that it is difficult to choose ... that's why when I visit the island I stay in both areas to cover the entire island ... the parguera is cool but the east has good areas with the same atmosphere .. I like more piñones And loiza that parguera ... but it's a matter of taste .. I returned yesterday from Puerto Rico and another thing that I realized ... for the west the food is a little more expensive...like I pay 20 dollars for 6 oyster en Boqueron ...20 in kiosko of luquillo for a dozen
Crash boat one of my fav beaches in the west ... full of boats 10 feets from shore...didn't like that , they should keep then little bit more apart from shore for other people enjoy also
@@hekty75 Let us not talk of the north coast beaches west of San Juan, I lived in Dorado in the late 80s, my favorites were Dorado Beach for just hanging out, Los Tubos is great for surfing, Playa Puerto Nuevo, and Mar Chiquita for snorkeling. The east coast is awesome, my cousin bought a 3 BR brand new condo in Fajardo for $90K with a breathtaking view of Culebras and Vieques, and on a very clear day, you can see St. Thomas. El Yunque Rainforest gives you a change of atmosphere. Yes, I found Boqueron a bit pricey for mojitos, before you could spend the night drinking and eating all night with $40, now it costs you around $100.
Rent is $250-$550 on average in San Juan Puerto Rico
Plan to move there my mom from their thanks for the video
again a terrific vid - thank you. How did you manage during the PR power outage last week?
No grid power for 3 days. Backup generator ran my fridge, lights, fan, and internet. Power surge destroyed my microwave and living room AC.
@@JenThereDoneThat oh wow. Are power surges common on the island? We're currently in PR and looking at places. Thanks again for all your vids!
Are there any good hospitals out there. Are there clinics to see a doctor ? It’s nice that it’s affordable but healthcare is important.
Mayaguez and Ponce have excellent hospitals and healthcare!
jentheredonethat.com/healthcare-in-puerto-rico/
We have the best medical facilities
No good medical facilities at all.Outdated and the staff treatment terrible.Lots of medical professional s leaving the island due to wages and the 911 services the worst careless.
Archaic hospitals items and unsanitary patients bedrooms and emergency rooms and surgery rooms.
I can’t wait to travel to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 to visit my family in Ponce 😀😀😀
Ponce is great! Definitely an area that I want to explore more. Safe Travels!
Love Cabo Rojo
Me, too! See you soon.
@@JenThereDoneThat Yes 🙌🏼 See u soon
Great info thanks Jen
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome.......thank you for your videos.
Glad you like them!
Hi Jen! Wondering about airport options out there on the West Coast, to fly to points on the mainland.
Thanks, really enjoying your informative videos!
Westcoast airport is in aguadilla the code is BQN aguadilla to cabo rojo maybe 1hr more o less.
Fly to Aguadilla Jet Bue
good to know, thanks!
good to know, thanks!
Aguadilla airport
Thank you
Thank you for this video. I am planning to move to Puerto Rico especially Cabo Rojo with my family. Is it better to move with my cellphone provider from the Mainland or to have one in Cabo Rojo instead. Which one is cheaper?
What about 1 bedroom furnished apartment. Me & my wife. I'm retired. Don't want car. Short grocery store trip. Near beach. What say u?
We love ❤️ Buye beach and Gonzalez Seafood 🦞 in your area 🥰
Exacto! Yummy.
We are moving to PR this summer and i have been worried about crime, how do people who live on the island find the crime to be? On that note, any good muay thai instructors anyone recommends lol?
Same risks that you could have in USA. Just the common sense precautions.
Here is a video on Safety in Puerto Rico - ua-cam.com/video/rPgp-I4fGRI/v-deo.html
Rn I'm in my summer home in Palmas de Mar for 2 months
0 crime happens
Lmk your questions
Crimes is everywhere
Just avoid shady places, ask locals for info
Things have always seem worse from the outside for some reason
But living here my whole life i have always felt safe, only in maria the hurricane
Things got kinda crazy but as with any disaster things can change fast but always go back to normal,
I think crime is high in high crime arreas, we call them “puntos” but the island is safe
I always say to a family member they are crazy because they never lock the door, they leave it open 24/7 but they feel safe
I don’t know muay thai in the island but there is bound to be a lot we love sports here,
Thank you Jen!! Great video!!! I’m looking for the “perfect” area. Your videos are so awesome!!!
Spend some time in different regions around the island, the right community will call to you! jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
I’m so excited. I just purchased my first PR home in vieques.
Vieques is beautiful! Enjoy.
Great information, thank you
Glad it is helpful!
Question? Hows medical expenses and the quality of services offered.
Here is detailed information on medical in Puerto Rico - jentheredonethat.com/healthcare-in-puerto-rico/
How much is renting a 1 bedroom apartment?
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Amiga its match more expensive then here in RD domrep
How does the private mailbox works?
Amazing video, Thanks
Gracias.
Some people also lives in more urban areas like Mayagüez and Ponce.
True, I really like Mayaguez! ua-cam.com/video/90NCneB_a-U/v-deo.html
Thank you for your information
You are welcome.
Properties in Palmas depreciate less than in CR, but CRIM rates are much lower in CR. The zoning tax rate in CR is from the 1950s.
Thank you for sharing, I did not know that.
What’s the name of the car insurance? I plan to buy a car soon in Puerto Rico
Hi Jen I enjoy your videos .I once lived in Aguada Puerto Rico years ago .I plan on moving back
Looking at Cabo Rojo
Could you give me the name of a neat section of the area to focus on when I get there
Looking on buying hopefully. Thanks.Janine
Raleigh North Carolina
Aguada is really cute! I like the entire West Coast.
Boqueron...El Combate...LaParguera...
@@josefinigo7100 In 2019 I explored Hacienda de la Baume in Boquerón 787-307-6673 Eddie Nieves, Back then, they had condos and single homes.
Thank you Jen, amazing video! I was just curious, do you know anyone who moved down there for Act 60 purposes? I've been reading up on it & it seems like authorities really don't like going there for that purpose. Do you have any personal experiences hearing about that?
I know many people under the Act 60 program. Here is a brief over view - jentheredonethat.com/tax-act-60/
At 3:45 in the video you mention "newbuilds [3 bedroom homes] for between $150,000 and $160,000" -- Do you have a specific link/reference for these?
miradordelsolpr.com/
That's the price of houses even cheaper if you want it in a urbanization but houses too close to each other
Hi Jen, could you provide more information about the hot spot and internet speed?
I had seen but not watched your videos with travel updates, and I thank you for those, as I assume they help people interested in visiting. This one came across and I eagerly started watching because Cabo Rojo is my hometown, and though I live in the PR diaspora, I'm still very much a "Mata con hacha." I was hoping to see nice footage of my little town, but got bored with all the $ information and no scenic footage, which brings me to my point. Since you seem to be making at least a partial living off my beautiful island, can you please learn how to correctly pronounce the "r" in Puerto Rico and Cabo Rojo? It would be wonderful if you would set the example for so many Americans who move to Puerto Rico just to continue communicating exclusively in English, and as someone mentioned above, gentrifying the island.
Cabo Rojo tour video coming soon!
Ridiculous commentary...
Marta, you are being unfair and rude.
@@albertoluyando8292 please tell me how I was unfair and rude. It wasn't my intention to be either one.
@@martaf.balleste6277 - Since you asked for the feedback, here you go. Firstly, asking Jen to roll her "Rs" is rather unfair and silly, especially since most of our South American friends make fun of us for pronouncing our Rs like Ls, like in Puelto Rico. I hope when I visit Valencia, Spain I do not get scolded by the language police for not pronouncing the "Zs" like the locals. Secondly, using gentrification for demonizing Americans who move to PR is rather rude, since Cabo Rojo is in pretty bad shape. The villas at Boqueron are closed, and the Balneario is in bad condition, many villas in Combate are abandoned. For sure, some gentrification would be healthy for Cabo Rojo, it would spark some much-needed economic activity in such an economically depressed area. In fact, I would like to see the city of Mayaguez gentrified since the current major has ruined the city.
Thanks Jen♥️
You are welcome!
Thanks. Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!! Muchas gracias!! Looking to move there in the future!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Jen ! Love your videos ! I’m considering moving to Puerto Rico . I’m in Puerto Rico and I’m planning on going to Cabo rojo any recommendations?