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@@allanbacon2977 Great topics! I am working on Housing and cost of living for a future video. Here is my video grocery & food costs - ua-cam.com/video/ppt5PEbnOug/v-deo.html
I went on a cruise six months ago, and decided to spend 4 nights in pr after the cruise, I loved the island, and I am thinking about moving there, I worked in IT for a few years doing help desk and desk side support, I know jobs there aren't the highest paying jobs, my question is, would you rather buy a place or rent ? What kind of jobs can you get ( I know it's highly competitive in the tourism industry)?
@@hicham.o732 Look for remote IT jobs, or IT support position with one of the big pharmaceutical companies. They will pay much higher wages than most jobs on the island. I decided to rent for the first year, and that was 3 years ago, we are still renting. Puerto Rico is a wonderful island, but the job situation is not good.
JenThereDoneThat Thank you very much, I will google and search for all the pharma companies with branches in Puerto Rico and see if I can apply for a few jobs, great videos btw , thanks for sharing your experiences, very helpful.
My wife and I bought a home here right before Maria and live here full time now. What you can never explain in a video but we always try os just how amazing the people are that live here. They love life they live it to its fullest, its just brighter louder friendler. I have never been anywhere that is as happy in my life.
Yes, my best friend and I would like to move to Puerto Rico, but we are very low budget. We have a beautiful spot in New England, we also have a adorable little cabin in the Maine Woods on the coast that we are willing to trade for a small cottage on the beach in Puerto Rico. Anyone have any interest in swapping out properties out there? We are open to hearing from anybody. thanks
Oh my God the way you talk about my Island and my people of Puerto Rico got me in tears overwhelm thank God you guys move to the Island and you guys love it Please be Safe at all time we love you guys Chef Roberto
@@larisalynnortiz8979 oh my God, I'm here also for 26 yrs too, I'm a Certified Chef I wanna go back, but I don't know HOW I just got separate of my fiancee and wanna go back 😞😞😞😞😞😞
I moved with my parents in 1992 to puerto rico when I was 10 years old and I've been living on the island for 26 years now and I like it because it's summer all year round
Here, Nicole M Soto a freeloader YOLERA from DR the queen of food stamps and welfare according to the USA census releasing her inferiority complex for the dire situation that they get to the island with no suitcase, no clothes no money and hungry to be a burden to the island. Give your hand to a beggar and he will bite it!
@@andith only free loaders and welfare recipientsI I see are millionaires loving American territory at the expense of citizens in US mainland. Corporate welfare. Beautiful. While more than 50% live in poverty in this island.
@@nicolesoto1502 Even the ones who get to the island illegally through the coasts to be a pubic burden and have nothing to offer are welcomed. That they get envious and resentful because they expected a car, a house, everything free, and a smile from everyone is another thing! On top those are the ones who go to every video of the island to release their envy and inferiority complex attacking the ones who supported them instead of sending them back to their country. Those are considered a plague.
@@nicolesoto1502 If you were here, for sure you deserve it. For sure you are a freeloader alien who that small island, that pays billions in federal taxes, help support, either you or your people.
Thank you for your great video and info on living in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, it's people like you that helps fuel our hearts towards visitors and others living there. Waving from Las Vegas, but my heart is in PR
I am retiring from the US Air Force and will be visiting for a month in Palmas Del Mar your videos have been phenomenally helpful hopfully we get a chance to meet 🤞
Puerto Rico was a big secret you're learning what we boriquas have known all our lives very simple to get there not complicated. that's why we're proud of being Puerto Rican
Glad to hear you so are happy about living there. I go to PR 2 or 3 times a year and I love it there. I have lived in Florida for the last 34 years and I hated it, people here are always fighting hating on each other, racism, division, I am sooooo sick of it. I need me a little place in the island and live with friendly people, I am buying my house this summer there and I can't wait, the beaches, ooohhhhh God.
Louis Solano jajaja no, still in Florida, I found out that as a “FOREIGNER” (I cant even believe I am one) I have to pay a lot more to get something there, so I decided to wait and continue to save a bit more, I want to get as much in so that I don’t have to depend on a job anymore. I do however like the country side (las piedras) so hopefully somewhere around there would be great. Do you live there?
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge of Puerto Rico. To repel mosquitos try applying mixture of geranium essential oil and lemongrass essential oil on your skin.
I moved to Puerto Rico June 9th 2018 a year after hurricane Maria occurred and it has definitely changed my life for the better! I’ve lived all my life in Rhode lsland and living on this island has been a breath of fresh air. I agree everyone here is super welcoming and friendly it’s an amazing experience.
@@shieldsecurity4195 what case was that? Could you make reference to that case? I do know the FBI is always active on the Island hand in hand with local authorities.
I moved to upstate and lived there for 18 years . And the locals always said your not from around here. In puerto Rico the people are well respected, they greet you kindly with always a warm welcome. I see myself moving there soon.
All your videos have been very informative. I knew Puerto Rico was beautiful but I had no idea it had so many little fun and amazing places to go and hang out. You represent the island probably better than any native. Thank you for that. Perhaps more of us will consider Puerto Rico as a retirement venue as opposed to other countries.
Hi, I'm Pablo and Puerto Rican. I want to go on vacation to Puerto Rico with my family, we moved from the island in 2002 to Miami and in 2003 we moved back to Orlando, FL, my heart is in Puerto Rico. I love my island, I tell you this, two of my daughters have never returned to see the Island for more than 20 years and I want to show them where they come from, our culture and our heritage. Thank you for loving our island and our people. God bless you and bless your family.
Thank you so much for answering my questions, they were very help full and appreciated! God! bless you!! I am new to your channel and I love your videos about the country! Thank you so much for sharing! :D
Jen, my parents arrived to Puerto Rico, from Cuba, in 1960. They loved this Island so much that their second and third children were born here. I am the third child and I am 57 years old. They had to work very hard to give us the best education. Unfortunately they passed away...my Dad in 2014 and my Mom in 2015. They told us to please never take them to live in Miami even if they were old, because they felt their heart’s home was this beautiful Island a Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. I was raised here, I got my BBA degree here. I worked for Advertising Agencies in PRico, NYC, Texas and Miami...and I returned in 2015. I don’t have any family here as all have moved to Florida...and I feel that I pertain to this land. I am very happy that your experience has been a good one. Regards.
OMG! Jen, thank you so much for loving our island and appreciating all its raw beauty, i wish the people here in the states would see it the way you do and appreciate the fact that its a USA territory not an alien place as they make it seem, i think (not because im Puertorican) that the islanders are the most humble, welcoming and nicest Americans there are. life in the island is not as fast pace as ours in the states and that makes the quality of life so much better and healthier over there. enjoy it, im truly jealous that youre able to live in our preciosa isla full time but also proud that you picked it. now you know WHY we love our FLAG lol
I’m so happy for you and your family!!! I wish you all a wonderful future with our little island 🌴🇵🇷🙏🏼💪🏼💙💜❤️ travel to the west coast of the island, there you will find the best beaches!!!😉🌴♥️
Jen very happy for you n family. Hope you stay there for long time!!! I'm from there leaving in NY for 35 years and Im getting ready to back there December 2019. I can't wait for my move, even more when I just watch your video. Best wishes, enjoy the island and God bless. Who knows if we ever met around the island.
Thank you Jen for your kind words of my native home Puerto Rico. I work in Philadelphia and I have encountered prejudice in my life in the states. It is so heartwarming to hear a mainlander speak so highly of PR and actually move there. You are discovering what we always new. I’m wondering what part of the island do you live in and if you have been affected by the recent earthquakes?
I am sorry to hear about bad behavior towards you, there are some really crappy people out there. I live on the East coast, pretty far away from the recent earthquakes.
B-Complex vitamins, peppermint essential oil on your skin, Lavender and Frankincense helps with mosquitoes and there are several types of plants for the home that are natural mosquito repellents. Enjoy the island. I'll be making my way there permanently by the end of the year.
Loved finding your channel! Your words made me smile. I go to PR about twice a year and love it (I'm Puerto Rican married to a Mexican). Glad to hear you love living there. Every time I go visit my parents it is so hard to leave!
Welcome Jen...I am so happy to hear such a positive story and even details of your process. You are so beautiful and even just listening to you.. (although I live here already lol ) makes anyone want to come live here. 🇵🇷🌴
Vida Mora Puerto Rico hello I’m planning to move to Puerto Rico from New York but was wondering how do I go about finding a good paying job in the medical field.
Yes, my best friend and I would like to move to Puerto Rico, but we are very low budget. We have a beautiful spot in New England, we also have a adorable little cabin in the Maine Woods on the coast that we are willing to trade for a small cottage on the beach in Puerto Rico. Anyone have any interest in swapping out properties out there? We are open to hearing from anybody. thanks
My brother and his wife just bought a condo 3 months ago he loves it . From New York to Puerto Rico.Wepa am think ing about leaving too, i always hated the cold .Plus my heart is always there.😥
It is so nice that your brother loves his move! I have several articles on moving to Puerto Rico that may be helpful for you. jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
San Juan definitively has some of the best shopping in the Caribbean, no doubt about it. I hope you guys stay long term in Puerto Rico, we need more people like you to change the culture and the mentality to a more entrepreneurial one.
Sad to hear people talk what they don’t know but we definitely do not need that kind of negativity. Incidentes that occurred were involved with bad illegal situations and in the wrong atmosphere. Which happens everywhere.
Absolutely agree with you. I love how her videos aren’t filled with a bunch of unnecessary stuff. When I’m looking for informational videos, I scroll right on past those that are 30 minutes long. I love that Jen gets straight to it and her short videos are PACKED with information!
Im Mexican went to puerto rico last yeat me and my wife feel in love with it i want to retire there forget mexico was there for 2 weeks beautiful people music bonito
What a great video. Thanks for sharing your story. I watched because 1) i want to visit and it looks amazing and 2)I am researching potential places to live one day that are tropical. I am curious about the cost of living in PR. I'll check out some of your other vids to see if you address that. But if you need a video idea, i would love to hear you talk about the cost of living. I live in California now and almost everywhere is cheaper 😂 to live.
Yes, everyplace is less expensive than California!! Here is my Cost of Living video for my community. It is one of the more expensive areas on the island, and people from New York and California cannot believe how inexpensive it is! Unfortunately, the wages and job opportunities are no where near NY & CA, so tons of people retire here but it is much harder to move to PR and actually work for a living. ua-cam.com/video/mxLjZl6C53k/v-deo.html
Thank you for such good opinion of our Island. I am very proud of living here and my heritage. From being born in N.Y. With working parents who returned after making funds for the goal of buying a property. This was the classic american dream. Work, study and grow professionally to capitalize back in the Island. Love my people. We are such a mix of cultures which makes us so rich in knowledge and hospitality. For the mosquitoes use many essential oils including citronella in water and just sprinkle everywhere as you would fertilizer. Rich aroma of lavender and many other you can spray in and out the house. You’l see the difference. Just discovered I could do the same to get out of my surrounding all the street cats and the neighbors’ ones visiting my chihuahua but instead ... using straight vinegar. Worked fine and it is natural, not toxic for them. Hope you continue enjoying living here. Make the most of each day. Hope for good health also with the virus issue.
The problem comes when business owners come from the US thinking there are going to take advantage of the pr labor as they do in Mexico and go there and try to pay then nothing and treat them like slaves.
hermano you have to stop with politics shit. not everyday political. you have nice adopted Borucia lady talking great about us you wanna make this into political stage. stoppp
Just saw your channel and I want to say thank you for the nice things you said about PR. I am from the island and came to TX when I was about 18 to “get some money to help my parents”, and well 10+ years later that hasn’t happened, it’s definitely not as easy as I thought it would be. I’ve been wanting to go back for some time now but the job situation is what’s holding me back. I am now sure I want to move back, but I guess I have to wait a little to make sure I do things right. Looking forward to more videos.
I like Texas very much, I was stationed there with the Air Force. Now they have direct flights, just 4 hrs. flight time. I thought Tx was a job heaven. The P.Rican community in Tx is growing larger every year.
Saludos, tambien soy de PR y te invito a pasar por mi canal si te gustan los videos de belleza, maquillajes, retos, moda y entretenimiento. Un abrazo.💓
Beautiful video!! I too am in love with Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I love the Caribbean lifestyle! It brings tears to my eyes every time I’m there and sick whenever I have to leave.. looking to move there in the future for sure!!
@@JenThereDoneThat Hello Jenn I purchased my vacation home in PR back 2007 It’s in a beautiful area in a small town called Sabana Grande I have been going to PR since I was a little girl. My concern is education for my daughter who is 12yrs now I would like ti move into my home full time is the education good for kids there ? Please help me decide I want to leave soon like in august 2022
Hi Jen, I’d like to see a video about buying land and building a home in PR. What are the steps, requirements, average price per sqft, the islands better contractors, and maybe if some of the work on a home can be done individually. On a side note maybe a video on the job opportunities there as well. Thank you and thanks for all the informative videos.
Jen thank you for your touching and great way to explain everything about our USA treasure island, because the way you talked about Puerto Rico USA the enchantment island we are going to visit this magnificent island on summer , and look for a place to buy a house for our retirement coming up in one year , thank you again Jen and God bless you and your family
Hi, I would like to know if the hurricane had any negative effects on your standard of living in PR? Also can you make a video on how to move there and house/condo prices etc... We really love your vids! Keep up the good content! Our whole family watches, we are thinking of moving there! Thanks again!!!
I will have a cost of living video with housing prices this week. The hurricane took our water, electricity, and telecom - so YES, it absolutely impacted our standard of living. But, it did not drive me away from my HOME!
Wow you bring big words big my island lady , this video shake my entire soul in a really special way . Even though when I’m not there since years and I always keep the beautiful sparks about my childhood and I left my hart since that day . Good vibes for ya and blessings
I'm very greatful for your words about our island because now is your home and hope Will always be. We love when People around the world choose to come here cause we Open our hearts and show ourself as we are. We love People, we like to share with People and we love to live happy and full of fun. And we have a reason to be like this, God put US on a paradise and we want everybody have the expirience to live here.
My wife and I are tentatively planning to move to Puerto Rico in a few years, after she retires (I've been retired for 7 years). We've spent considerable time on the main island, mostly outside of San Juan, and on the isletas of Vieques and Culebra. We're bilingual (English/Spanish) and have spent significant time in places like Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. We lived and worked in México for over eleven years. What do you think about the eastern part of the main island of PR, around Humacao, Naguabo, and Ceiba as possible places for us to relocate?
Clearly, I am biased - I love the east coast. I live in Humacao (Palmas del Mar in within Humacao municipality). Naguabo and Ceiba have some gorgeous areas, and considerably less expensive than Palmas! I think you find something that you adore on the east coast, so go for it!!! Move here and join us in paradise!
Dave Thomas lots of great areas in the Caguas area it’s not palmas but just as good try Sabanera Del Rio in Gurabo great urbanization with walking trails pool and tennis However if u play golf palmas is the winner
JenThereDoneThat palmas is great has everything but for many is too costly. If you don’t need to be on the water then there are other great spots on the island that offer great living if you want a great house in Cabo rojo that has everything for 700 k let me know I’m helping a friend try to sell it
Welcome Jen, thanks for everything you said about my beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Also I think you live in my town humacao. If that's correct we are neighbors. I live in the same neighborhood. Enjoy and keep having fun 🙏😇👍
Thanks a lot for the video, and glad you like the island! ♥️ Mosquitoes love fresh flesh! When I visit the island and go to a river with my family, my legs and arms end up full of mosquito bites, I mean big, red welts, while my family have none. They just attack the ones they feel is new for them. Eventually they will realize that you live on the island and will leave you alone.
Mosquitos are a pain in the arse. Someone suggested to me that Listerin repels mosquitoes better than anything else in the market. Just rub listerin on any expose skin, and they won’t come near you because they hate the taste. I tried it, and it worked. Problem is, that I have to re apply after a while when the listerin smell/flavor wears off.
Thanks for sharing. Worst part for me is the drivers/driving in PR. It truly affects my mood. Totally messes with my mojo. I love having access to panaderías. I don’t discard returning and possibly retiring there.
the tax incentives are making it really hard for me to buy a home. i ask you from the bottom of my heart, to stop promoting such an unfair law that Puerto Ricans from Puerto Rico can’t take advantage of 🥺
I lived in Puerto Rico as a child. I have fond memories of living there’s We live in Yuma now. We will be visiting the Island for a couple of weeks, once the pandemic lightens up. We’ll see if P.R. grows on us. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I subscribed and put notifications on about a month ago.
Jen, OMG! I swear you and I have just about the same story up to a certain point!! I fell in love with PR after spending just one day there as a stop on a cruise in 2019. I’m coming back for my 50th birthday this May (2021) to take another good look at the island. Spending just 4 days, but I’m so excited! I want to do the exact same thing you guys did - just sell everything I own, pack some bags, and move there. I live in Houston, TX but I have always been a Caribbean girl at heart. I need sunshine, beautiful water and good people around me. I’m trying so hard how to make this happen. The most major thing that’s holding me back is work. I know that most expats are either retired or own their own business. Neither of those applies to me, but I refuse to let that keep me from the island. I MUST find a job! I WILL find a job! Yes, I know (to all the people who will comment letting me know that it’s next to impossible) that it is not going to be easy. Unemployment is high. Employers prefer to hire locals first. I’m not bilingual (yet), but I am working on it every day. All of these things are stacked against me, I know. But, why should only retirees and business owners be the only expats who can make it there?!? I am absolutely determined and I will make this happen! Thank you so much for these helpful videos!!
I'm not gullible and naive and buy into this. Mark my words, in less than 50 or 60 years from now Puerto Rico will become another Hawaii or Alaska. Before Hawaii and Alaska became states the native people were the majority and their culture & language was felt everywhere (all over the Hawaiian islands and Alaska) unfortunately the've been absorbed by the union. Look at them now, they are extremely Anglicized/Americanized and their self identity is almost not existant. I love Puerto Rico and I honestly fear that PR will experience the same thing. I'm not trying to bring contention here, I just desire for our Puerto Rican future generations know what it means to be a Spanish citizen from Puerto Rico. When Puerto Rico was a Spanish province [1493-1898] it never lost a single aspect of it's identity.
Hello, It is good that you can live on the island that I was born in, but the The system forced me to move to Texas, because as you mentioned the lack of employment and opportunities for locals is minimal, so with my Master's degree and years of experience I left.The Government created insentives and opportunities for people like you, and I am glad, but it does not help the local, the small and medium businesses do not have any benefits and professionals like me have I have to leave the country. Fortunately I can travel every Christmas to PR, except the last ones due to Covid19. So I'm happy and that you continue to prosper on my island. Thank you for so nice words about Puerto Rico
Hi Jen! My mother is from Vega Baja....almost all of her family still lives there. I’ve been there a few times, but never really got to enjoy it because my family is so protective and....maybe a bit controlling😄 they wanted to always take us everywhere (we’ve literally been around the entire island as well as vieques) and it was always such a rushed vacation. However, last time we were there (this time last year) we really got to enjoy it for ourselves so much....and we have a dream to move there. (Never thought I’d say that!) but the town had me heart broken as it’s so run down. There is so much potential there and I fully believe Vega Baja should be a place on the map for tourist to see. The beach is one of my favorites. I see so much potential in businesses to start there, for tourism. Have you ever been there and what do you think of it? Or, would you consider checking it out? Love your videos and they are so helpful to watch!
Jen, thanks a ton for your amazing testimony about Puerto Rico. Regarding Vega Baja you guys should check out the Cerro Gordo area near Dorado. If you’re coming from that town on the road PR 693, go past the Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton (and Ricky Martin’s home). Soon after that (after the old Cerromar Hotel) make a right (gas station) towards Cerro Gordo Beach. Here you’ll find many walk-up apartments. My cousins own one close to Cerro Gordo Beach. It is so lovely and private. Apartments in this area are a bit cheaper than the ones, next-door in Dorado. By the way, you have to visit downtown Dorado. It’s very nice and clean, with restaurants and pubs, 24-hour drugstores and supermarkets and a fun hang-loose, beach-town vibe.
Do you own a house or an apartment? Was it difficult finding one while living in the US? How is the wifi/internet reception on the island? How have you manged after the hurricane?
We are currently renting. Here are more details on renting - jentheredonethat.com/living-puerto-rico-3-month-check/ Cell phone, wifi, and internet is location dependent. We use AT&T for phone, Liberty cable for internet, and HughesNet backup satellite internet. Last year was a tough learning experience, but the island is recovering and some areas are better than before! jentheredonethat.com/visit-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria/ There are more detailed answers to your questions and more information on Living in Puerto Rico on my website - jentheredonethat.com/category/travel/pr/ I hope this helps!
I have a two year old and realllyyyy want to move to Puerto Rico . I am a server in NYC Currently and am so scared about Moving without knowing about work
Corerok895 I’m originally from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I’ve lived in NYC for over 16 years . There’s drug lords and dealers everywhere in the world . I’m not scared of the projects in Puerto rico either . I just came back from there and walked through what they told me were the trap houses and projects of that area everyday by choice . Even the ghettos in Puerto Rico are better than the ghettos in NYC. I’d rather deal with the bullshit in PR than anywhere else in the world .
Definitely I have to agree with you about the Puertorrican food ... one of the best foods of this world and Puertorrican are so clean and neat peoples... they are just good at many things ! 😊👍
Glad you like PR, even with all its shortcomings. Yes the job situation is bad and we have drug gang violence especially in the big cities. But if you dare to go to other places beyond San Juan it will be like going to another country. Especially the center and west coast.
Great video, Jen! I'm a remote IT worker, living in Florida. I know that there is fiber available in San Juan, but since you're living away from the city, can you speak to internet speeds? I need to be on WebEx video conferences every day. Also, does your power go off unexpectedly? If so, do you use a generator? Thanks!!!
I have a backup generator with transfer switch, power still goes out at least once a month. I use web conferencing tools all day and have no problems using Liberty Cable internet. Just ran a speed test - 64Mb/s download and 8Mb/s upload
Hey Jen!!! It's Sept 21st 2019. I came here Sept 9th and will be going back to AZ( usa) Oct 8th. It's been great!!! My cousin open the up a Tucson, Arizona Sonora Mexican food restaurant 6 months ago. I used the opportunity you'll come out on vacation and help him out. He wanted to bring something new and good to the community. It's called "Goongi's" , It's in Rio Grande off the pr 3 where Taco Real used to be. Please try out a great food. it is cheap in the very unique there is nothing like that on the island. Not trying to advertise just to promote good stuff in people's lives. My only problem what Puerto Rico is the mosquitoes also LOL. I'm here for a month and I am so bit up! Im not sure about the job situation, but it's a great place for vacation. The people are great here but learning Spanish would help...half are bilingual. It's better than Mexican and Hawaii put together! LOL
Are you planning a move to Puerto Rico? Tell me about your journey.
I am working to provide better video and try to improve with each one. Leave your questions and comments below for any topics on Living in Puerto Rico that you want to see in future videos.
Housing cost ? food costs ? Best area on the island for jobs ?
@@allanbacon2977 Great topics! I am working on Housing and cost of living for a future video. Here is my video grocery & food costs - ua-cam.com/video/ppt5PEbnOug/v-deo.html
I went on a cruise six months ago, and decided to spend 4 nights in pr after the cruise, I loved the island, and I am thinking about moving there, I worked in IT for a few years doing help desk and desk side support, I know jobs there aren't the highest paying jobs, my question is, would you rather buy a place or rent ? What kind of jobs can you get ( I know it's highly competitive in the tourism industry)?
@@hicham.o732 Look for remote IT jobs, or IT support position with one of the big pharmaceutical companies. They will pay much higher wages than most jobs on the island. I decided to rent for the first year, and that was 3 years ago, we are still renting. Puerto Rico is a wonderful island, but the job situation is not good.
JenThereDoneThat Thank you very much, I will google and search for all the pharma companies with branches in Puerto Rico and see if I can apply for a few jobs, great videos btw , thanks for sharing your experiences, very helpful.
My wife and I bought a home here right before Maria and live here full time now. What you can never explain in a video but we always try os just how amazing the people are that live here. They love life they live it to its fullest, its just brighter louder friendler. I have never been anywhere that is as happy in my life.
God bless puertorico.
We are great hearts give and happy with the little we have, nothing like happiness & simplicity.
as a puerto rican, thank you for this. we need more people like you!
Muchas Gracias!!
Yes, my best friend and I would like to move to Puerto Rico, but we are very low budget. We have a beautiful spot in New England, we also have a adorable little cabin in the Maine Woods on the coast that we are willing to trade for a small cottage on the beach in Puerto Rico. Anyone have any interest in swapping out properties out there? We are open to hearing from anybody. thanks
Oh my God the way you talk about my Island and my people of Puerto Rico got me in tears overwhelm thank God you guys move to the Island and you guys love it Please be Safe at all time we love you guys Chef Roberto
Right? ❤🇵🇷❤🇵🇷😭😭
@@larisalynnortiz8979 hi Larisa I know it is so sad we Puerto Ricans and we don't live in the Island, and the Americans are moving into
😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤🇵🇷
@@robertobeltran6116 I am planning to return next year, after 26 years in the states.
@@larisalynnortiz8979 oh my God, I'm here also for 26 yrs too, I'm a Certified Chef I wanna go back, but I don't know HOW
I just got separate of my fiancee and wanna go back 😞😞😞😞😞😞
@@larisalynnortiz8979 what part of 🇵🇷 you are?
This touched my heart..you spoke so beautifully of Puerto rico..thank you ❤
I'm so glad!
I moved with my parents in 1992 to puerto rico when I was 10 years old and I've been living on the island for 26 years now and I like it because it's summer all year round
AWESOME
Welcome aboard
Jay Style summer year round.....I’m jealous 😂😂
Move back to your Racist country you are helping destroy our culture and replace it with you culture of Hate
@@Biz-sv9ls wtf?
Puerto Rico is an island full of talented and good hearted people.
Here, Nicole M Soto a freeloader YOLERA from DR the queen of food stamps and welfare according to the USA census releasing her inferiority complex for the dire situation that they get to the island with no suitcase, no clothes no money and hungry to be a burden to the island. Give your hand to a beggar and he will bite it!
@@andith only free loaders and welfare recipientsI I see are millionaires loving American territory at the expense of citizens in US mainland. Corporate welfare. Beautiful. While more than 50% live in poverty in this island.
@@nicolesoto1502 Even the ones who get to the island illegally through the coasts to be a pubic burden and have nothing to offer are welcomed.
That they get envious and resentful because they expected a car, a house, everything free, and a smile from everyone is another thing!
On top those are the ones who go to every video of the island to release their envy and inferiority complex attacking the ones who supported them instead of sending them back to their country. Those are considered a plague.
@@nicolesoto1502 If you were here, for sure you deserve it. For sure you are a freeloader alien who that small island, that pays billions in federal taxes, help support, either you or your people.
As a Puerto Rican I say thank you for telling people the good things of our people and culture, the worst part of PR is the government that's it
I am happy to share my (positive) experiences!
Thank you for your great video and info on living in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, it's people like you that helps fuel our hearts towards visitors and others living there. Waving from Las Vegas, but my heart is in PR
You’re officially an ambassador to the island 🌴 keep doing what you do,I’m sure many,like my self,are considering PR to be home full time✌️✌🏻✌🏿
Awe, thanks!
Puerto Rico loves you back Jen! Thanks for your good vibes and contribution to our community.
Yay! Thank you!
I am retiring from the US Air Force and will be visiting for a month in Palmas Del Mar your videos have been phenomenally helpful hopfully we get a chance to meet 🤞
Puerto Rico was a big secret you're learning what we boriquas have known all our lives very simple to get there not complicated. that's why we're proud of being Puerto Rican
Is it expensive there?
Kind of want to start a nail tech business there
Glad to hear you so are happy about living there. I go to PR 2 or 3 times a year and I love it there. I have lived in Florida for the last 34 years and I hated it, people here are always fighting hating on each other, racism, division, I am sooooo sick of it. I need me a little place in the island and live with friendly people, I am buying my house this summer there and I can't wait, the beaches, ooohhhhh God.
Angel just curious I was wondering if you were able to make that move to Puerto Rico and if so what part of the island did you settle in?
Louis Solano jajaja no, still in Florida, I found out that as a “FOREIGNER” (I cant even believe I am one) I have to pay a lot more to get something there, so I decided to wait and continue to save a bit more, I want to get as much in so that I don’t have to depend on a job anymore. I do however like the country side (las piedras) so hopefully somewhere around there would be great.
Do you live there?
@@MrANGELURI Cayey, Ciales etc are great mountain areas in the middle of the island that have quiet little barrios and cooler temps
YES! All of the exact same reasons I want to move there.l! I am so sick of the mainland too. I want to live in peace.
I love this video. Thanks for said the beauty of Puerto Rico. I moved to Georgia and I miss my homeland everyday.
Come back. I am working on it. Puerto Rico needs it’s people to stay here. Not cower out and flee like so many have done. We need people to come back.
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge of Puerto Rico. To repel mosquitos try applying mixture of geranium essential oil and lemongrass essential oil on your skin.
Amazing, I wish everyone on the main land have the same thoughts as you do, GRACIAS, for this amazing video 👌
I am glad that you enjoy it!
100 miles east to west and 35 mile north to south my isla bonita ❤️ love you Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
So much beauty packed into 100 x 35 miles!
I moved to Puerto Rico June 9th 2018 a year after hurricane Maria occurred and it has definitely changed my life for the better! I’ve lived all my life in Rhode lsland and living on this island has been a breath of fresh air. I agree everyone here is super welcoming and friendly it’s an amazing experience.
Super happy for you!!!!
Thanks for your respectful and kind words about our Island. Welcome to Puerto Rico!
Gracias!
JEN WELCOME TO THE ISLAND
Thank you!!
Great Video!!! My family an I are moving Sept 11, 2018. We are super excited an ready to enjoy island life. :)
Jeanie Hunton are you enjoying it? I've lived here since July and It's honestly great.I love it.
Money Playz we really are! The beaches are amazing. We left San Juan after one week an rented apartment near Rincon on West Coast!
JEN YOU ARE WRIGHT ABOUT THE MOSQUITOS. THEY R SO ANNOYING SPECIALLY AT BED TIME .BUT I DO MISS THEM.IM ALSO HAPPY 4 U ENJOY IT🇵🇷🇵🇷😉
@@steveharrington7908 woow!!!! Rincon has gorgeous sceneries!!! Blessings
@@shieldsecurity4195 what case was that? Could you make reference to that case? I do know the FBI is always active on the Island hand in hand with local authorities.
I moved to upstate and lived there for 18 years . And the locals always said your not from around here. In puerto Rico the people are well respected, they greet you kindly with always a warm welcome. I see myself moving there soon.
Best wishes for your move!
@@JenThereDoneThat thanks jen
All your videos have been very informative. I knew Puerto Rico was beautiful but I had no idea it had so many little fun and amazing places to go and hang out. You represent the island probably better than any native. Thank you for that. Perhaps more of us will consider Puerto Rico as a retirement venue as opposed to other countries.
Hi, I'm Pablo and Puerto Rican. I want to go on vacation to Puerto Rico with my family, we moved from the island in 2002 to Miami and in 2003 we moved back to Orlando, FL, my heart is in Puerto Rico. I love my island, I tell you this, two of my daughters have never returned to see the Island for more than 20 years and I want to show them where they come from, our culture and our heritage. Thank you for loving our island and our people. God bless you and bless your family.
Thank you. I hope you and your family come back to visit the island soon.
Awesome!!!!! Blessings to you and family and business there in our enchanted island...PR 🇵🇷
Thank you!
Thank you so much for answering my questions, they were very help full and appreciated! God! bless you!! I am new to your channel and I love your videos about the country! Thank you so much for sharing! :D
You are very welcome! Thank you for the kind words.
Jen, my parents arrived to Puerto Rico, from Cuba, in 1960. They loved this Island so much that their second and third children were born here. I am the third child and I am 57 years old. They had to work very hard to give us the best education. Unfortunately they passed away...my Dad in 2014 and my Mom in 2015. They told us to please never take them to live in Miami even if they were old, because they felt their heart’s home was this beautiful Island a Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. I was raised here, I got my BBA degree here. I worked for Advertising Agencies in PRico, NYC, Texas and Miami...and I returned in 2015. I don’t have any family here as all have moved to Florida...and I feel that I pertain to this land. I am very happy that your experience has been a good one. Regards.
OMG! Jen, thank you so much for loving our island and appreciating all its raw beauty, i wish the people here in the states would see it the way you do and appreciate the fact that its a USA territory not an alien place as they make it seem, i think (not because im Puertorican) that the islanders are the most humble, welcoming and nicest Americans there are. life in the island is not as fast pace as ours in the states and that makes the quality of life so much better and healthier over there. enjoy it, im truly jealous that youre able to live in our preciosa isla full time but also proud that you picked it. now you know WHY we love our FLAG lol
I’m so happy for you and your family!!! I wish you all a wonderful future with our little island 🌴🇵🇷🙏🏼💪🏼💙💜❤️ travel to the west coast of the island, there you will find the best beaches!!!😉🌴♥️
Thank you for the warm wishes! I really appreciate it.
The best beach you can find in Vieques....Just saying.....
Jen very happy for you n family. Hope you stay there for long time!!! I'm from there leaving in NY for 35 years and Im getting ready to back there December 2019. I can't wait for my move, even more when I just watch your video. Best wishes, enjoy the island and God bless. Who knows if we ever met around the island.
Great advice. Looking forward to seeing the series.
Thank you Jen for your kind words of my native home Puerto Rico. I work in Philadelphia and I have encountered prejudice in my life in the states. It is so heartwarming to hear a mainlander speak so highly of PR and actually move there. You are discovering what we always new. I’m wondering what part of the island do you live in and if you have been affected by the recent earthquakes?
I am sorry to hear about bad behavior towards you, there are some really crappy people out there.
I live on the East coast, pretty far away from the recent earthquakes.
B-Complex vitamins, peppermint essential oil on your skin, Lavender and Frankincense helps with mosquitoes and there are several types of plants for the home that are natural mosquito repellents. Enjoy the island. I'll be making my way there permanently by the end of the year.
Lavender is wonderful, we also started planting marigold flowers to help. Thanks for the tips. Best wishes for your move to paradise!
Such beautiful video thank you for choosing our island as your new home God bless you and your family!
Gracias!!
Loved finding your channel! Your words made me smile. I go to PR about twice a year and love it (I'm Puerto Rican married to a Mexican). Glad to hear you love living there. Every time I go visit my parents it is so hard to leave!
Welcome Jen...I am so happy to hear such a positive story and even details of your process. You are so beautiful and even just listening to you.. (although I live here already lol ) makes anyone want to come live here. 🇵🇷🌴
Vida Mora Puerto Rico hello I’m planning to move to Puerto Rico from New York but was wondering how do I go about finding a good paying job in the medical field.
Yes, my best friend and I would like to move to Puerto Rico, but we are very low budget. We have a beautiful spot in New England, we also have a adorable little cabin in the Maine Woods on the coast that we are willing to trade for a small cottage on the beach in Puerto Rico. Anyone have any interest in swapping out properties out there? We are open to hearing from anybody. thanks
My brother and his wife just bought a condo 3 months ago he loves it . From New York to Puerto Rico.Wepa am think ing about leaving too, i always hated the cold .Plus my heart is always there.😥
It is so nice that your brother loves his move!
I have several articles on moving to Puerto Rico that may be helpful for you.
jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
As a Puerto Rican I thank you for this video ❤❤❤right now I’m in Florida and planning to go back to PR I miss my isla d so much ❤❤❤
My family is from Puerto Rico and this video was so touching ♥️
I am glad you like it. Puerto Rico is such a beautiful place with wonderful people.
San Juan definitively has some of the best shopping in the Caribbean, no doubt about it. I hope you guys stay long term in Puerto Rico, we need more people like you to change the culture and the mentality to a more entrepreneurial one.
Puerto Rico is home! I have no plans to leave.
Boy you sound dumb asf 😂
What town are you living?
Disagree
Sad to hear people talk what they don’t know but we definitely do not need that kind of negativity.
Incidentes that occurred were involved with bad illegal situations and in the wrong atmosphere. Which happens everywhere.
My beautiful island. After living outside of the island for 26 years, looking to return next year. ❤🇵🇷
Keep on sharing! Love your videos, short and to the point. Thank you so much
Glad you like them!
Absolutely agree with you. I love how her videos aren’t filled with a bunch of unnecessary stuff. When I’m looking for informational videos, I scroll right on past those that are 30 minutes long. I love that Jen gets straight to it and her short videos are PACKED with information!
Im Mexican went to puerto rico last yeat me and my wife feel in love with it i want to retire there forget mexico was there for 2 weeks beautiful people music bonito
I agree, Puerto Rico is amazing and beautiful. Friendly people!
What a great video. Thanks for sharing your story. I watched because 1) i want to visit and it looks amazing and 2)I am researching potential places to live one day that are tropical. I am curious about the cost of living in PR. I'll check out some of your other vids to see if you address that. But if you need a video idea, i would love to hear you talk about the cost of living. I live in California now and almost everywhere is cheaper 😂 to live.
Yes, everyplace is less expensive than California!! Here is my Cost of Living video for my community. It is one of the more expensive areas on the island, and people from New York and California cannot believe how inexpensive it is! Unfortunately, the wages and job opportunities are no where near NY & CA, so tons of people retire here but it is much harder to move to PR and actually work for a living. ua-cam.com/video/mxLjZl6C53k/v-deo.html
Thank you for such good opinion of our Island. I am very proud of living here and my heritage. From being born in N.Y. With working parents who returned after making funds for the goal of buying a property. This was the classic american dream. Work, study and grow professionally to capitalize back in the Island. Love my people. We are such a mix of cultures which makes us so rich in knowledge and hospitality. For the mosquitoes use many essential oils including citronella in water and just sprinkle everywhere as you would fertilizer. Rich aroma of lavender and many other you can spray in and out the house. You’l see the difference. Just discovered I could do the same to get out of my surrounding all the street cats and the neighbors’ ones visiting my chihuahua but instead ... using straight vinegar. Worked fine and it is natural, not toxic for them. Hope you continue enjoying living here. Make the most of each day. Hope for good health also with the virus issue.
Stay safe and healthy.
Glad you are enjoying my beautiful 100x35 miles island which has sooo much to offer.
You just made my day 😍🤍 the way you feel about Puerto Rico make me so proud and happy GOD bless you
It's very interesting and inspiring. We'll definitely visit once we have our boat :)
There are so many great spots in PR and the Caribbean accessible by boat!
The problem comes when business owners come from the US thinking there are going to take advantage of the pr labor as they do in Mexico and go there and try to pay then nothing and treat them like slaves.
hermano you have to stop with politics shit. not everyday political. you have nice adopted Borucia lady talking great about us you wanna make this into political stage. stoppp
Went to school in PR as a kid. Family is all there. It's awesome see your enjoying it. PR need ❤️ like yours. 🙏
Gracias!
Just saw your channel and I want to say thank you for the nice things you said about PR. I am from the island and came to TX when I was about 18 to “get some money to help my parents”, and well 10+ years later that hasn’t happened, it’s definitely not as easy as I thought it would be. I’ve been wanting to go back for some time now but the job situation is what’s holding me back. I am now sure I want to move back, but I guess I have to wait a little to make sure I do things right. Looking forward to more videos.
Jobs are a huge challenge in PR but the economy is starting to improve!
I like Texas very much, I was stationed there with the Air Force. Now they have direct flights, just 4 hrs. flight time. I thought Tx was a job heaven. The P.Rican community in Tx is growing larger every year.
Donde en TX, yo soy boricua, vivo en KY, he considerado TX, que me puedes decir?
it's also a beautiful island, and the people are good like any where else.
I agree!
Welcome to Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. New subscriber 😁
Saludos, tambien soy de PR y te invito a pasar por mi canal si te gustan los videos de belleza, maquillajes, retos, moda y entretenimiento. Un abrazo.💓
It's good to have people like you in Puerto Rico!
The people that I miss a lot. One of the nicest people of the world. ❤
Beautiful video!! I too am in love with Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I love the Caribbean lifestyle! It brings tears to my eyes every time I’m there and sick whenever I have to leave.. looking to move there in the future for sure!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@JenThereDoneThat Hello Jenn I purchased my vacation home in PR back 2007
It’s in a beautiful area in a small town called Sabana Grande I have been going to PR since I was a little girl.
My concern is education for my daughter who is 12yrs now
I would like ti move into my home full time is the education good for kids there ?
Please help me decide I want to leave soon like in august 2022
Thank you for speaking the truth, we are part of the USA , God bless 🤙💋
Have a great day!
Hi Jen, I’d like to see a video about buying land and building a home in PR. What are the steps, requirements, average price per sqft, the islands better contractors, and maybe if some of the work on a home can be done individually.
On a side note maybe a video on the job opportunities there as well.
Thank you and thanks for all the informative videos.
Welcome and I hope more good and productive people like you come and stay 🇵🇷❤️
Gracias!
Jen thank you for your touching and great way to explain everything about our USA treasure island, because the way you talked about Puerto Rico USA the enchantment island we are going to visit this magnificent island on summer , and look for a place to buy a house for our retirement coming up in one year , thank you again Jen and God bless you and your family
Muchas Gracias!
Why puerto rico is it's beautiful and there's a lot of good people.I love being Puerto rican.
Totally agree, beautiful island and good people!
Hi, I would like to know if the hurricane had any negative effects on your standard of living in PR?
Also can you make a video on how to move there and house/condo prices etc...
We really love your vids!
Keep up the good content!
Our whole family watches, we are thinking of moving there!
Thanks again!!!
I will have a cost of living video with housing prices this week. The hurricane took our water, electricity, and telecom - so YES, it absolutely impacted our standard of living. But, it did not drive me away from my HOME!
Wow you bring big words big my island lady , this video shake my entire soul in a really special way . Even though when I’m not there since years and I always keep the beautiful sparks about my childhood and I left my hart since that day . Good vibes for ya and blessings
You're a genius, God Bless you and your family. Stay safe, Enjoy.
Thank you!
I'm very greatful for your words about our island because now is your home and hope Will always be. We love when People around the world choose to come here cause we Open our hearts and show ourself as we are. We love People, we like to share with People and we love to live happy and full of fun. And we have a reason to be like this, God put US on a paradise and we want everybody have the expirience to live here.
Awe, Puerto Rico is paradise!
My wife and I are tentatively planning to move to Puerto Rico in a few years, after she retires (I've been retired for 7 years). We've spent considerable time on the main island, mostly outside of San Juan, and on the isletas of Vieques and Culebra. We're bilingual (English/Spanish) and have spent significant time in places like Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. We lived and worked in México for over eleven years. What do you think about the eastern part of the main island of PR, around Humacao, Naguabo, and Ceiba as possible places for us to relocate?
Clearly, I am biased - I love the east coast. I live in Humacao (Palmas del Mar in within Humacao municipality). Naguabo and Ceiba have some gorgeous areas, and considerably less expensive than Palmas! I think you find something that you adore on the east coast, so go for it!!! Move here and join us in paradise!
Dave Thomas lots of great areas in the Caguas area it’s not palmas but just as good try Sabanera Del Rio in Gurabo great urbanization with walking trails pool and tennis However if u play golf palmas is the winner
@@russellborona8870 Thanks very much for the suggestion. We're hoping to travel to the island in March, 2021, to start our search for the right place.
Dave Thomas I’m retired so if you look in the Caguas area let me know I will help you Russellborona@yahoo.com
JenThereDoneThat palmas is great has everything but for many is too costly. If you don’t need to be on the water then there are other great spots on the island that offer great living if you want a great house in Cabo rojo that has everything for 700 k let me know I’m helping a friend try to sell it
Welcome Jen, thanks for everything you said about my beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Also I think you live in my town humacao. If that's correct we are neighbors. I live in the same neighborhood. Enjoy and keep having fun 🙏😇👍
Hi neighbor!
@@JenThereDoneThat Have a good rainy day😇👍
Thanks a lot for the video, and glad you like the island! ♥️ Mosquitoes love fresh flesh! When I visit the island and go to a river with my family, my legs and arms end up full of mosquito bites, I mean big, red welts, while my family have none. They just attack the ones they feel is new for them. Eventually they will realize that you live on the island and will leave you alone.
I hope so! I guess we are just too sweet.
Mosquitos are a pain in the arse. Someone suggested to me that Listerin repels mosquitoes better than anything else in the market. Just rub listerin on any expose skin, and they won’t come near you because they hate the taste. I tried it, and it worked. Problem is, that I have to re apply after a while when the listerin smell/flavor wears off.
Thanks for sharing. Worst part for me is the drivers/driving in PR. It truly affects my mood. Totally messes with my mojo. I love having access to panaderías. I don’t discard returning and possibly retiring there.
I am used to the drivers now, but I still have to drive at night due to the massive potholes! PR is a great place to retire.
Welcome to Puerto Rico!
All the best to you and your future endeavors.
Welcome
I'm right behind you. I took a vacation at Gran Melia. I'm leaving the mainland.
Plant rosemary, thyme, and sweet basil to keep the mosquitoes at bay. It did wonders for my family last summer here in SE Texas.
So far, it hasn't made a difference. I think we need to plant more!
I love Puerto Rico go there every year at least for a week sometimes more.👍
the tax incentives are making it really hard for me to buy a home. i ask you from the bottom of my heart, to stop promoting such an unfair law that Puerto Ricans from Puerto Rico can’t take advantage of 🥺
I lived in Puerto Rico as a child. I have fond memories of living there’s We live in Yuma now. We will be visiting the Island for a couple of weeks, once the pandemic lightens up. We’ll see if P.R. grows on us. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I subscribed and put notifications on about a month ago.
Glad you like the videos. Thank you for subscribing!
Jen, OMG! I swear you and I have just about the same story up to a certain point!! I fell in love with PR after spending just one day there as a stop on a cruise in 2019. I’m coming back for my 50th birthday this May (2021) to take another good look at the island. Spending just 4 days, but I’m so excited! I want to do the exact same thing you guys did - just sell everything I own, pack some bags, and move there. I live in Houston, TX but I have always been a Caribbean girl at heart. I need sunshine, beautiful water and good people around me. I’m trying so hard how to make this happen. The most major thing that’s holding me back is work. I know that most expats are either retired or own their own business. Neither of those applies to me, but I refuse to let that keep me from the island. I MUST find a job! I WILL find a job! Yes, I know (to all the people who will comment letting me know that it’s next to impossible) that it is not going to be easy. Unemployment is high. Employers prefer to hire locals first. I’m not bilingual (yet), but I am working on it every day. All of these things are stacked against me, I know. But, why should only retirees and business owners be the only expats who can make it there?!? I am absolutely determined and I will make this happen! Thank you so much for these helpful videos!!
Here is some information to get started jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Good to hear this WOW☝🏾hope your move here is one full of Bountiful Blessings 🙏🏽🤗💞
Thank you! We are so happy to be here.
I'm not gullible and naive and buy into this. Mark my words, in less than 50 or 60 years from now Puerto Rico will become another Hawaii or Alaska. Before Hawaii and Alaska became states the native people were the majority and their culture & language was felt everywhere (all over the Hawaiian islands and Alaska) unfortunately the've been absorbed by the union. Look at them now, they are extremely Anglicized/Americanized and their self identity is almost not existant. I love Puerto Rico and I honestly fear that PR will experience the same thing. I'm not trying to bring contention here, I just desire for our Puerto Rican future generations know what it means to be a Spanish citizen from Puerto Rico. When Puerto Rico was a Spanish province [1493-1898] it never lost a single aspect of it's identity.
assuming hurricane doesnt destroy pr by then
Love your smile and thanks for being on the island and enjoying the good things that it offers.
😊 thank you
Hello, It is good that you can live on the island that I was born in, but the The system forced me to move to Texas, because as you mentioned the lack of employment and opportunities for locals is minimal, so with my Master's degree and years of experience I left.The Government created insentives and opportunities for people like you, and I am glad, but it does not help the local, the small and medium businesses do not have any benefits and professionals like me have I have to leave the country. Fortunately I can travel every Christmas to PR, except the last ones due to Covid19. So I'm happy and that you continue to prosper on my island. Thank you for so nice words about Puerto Rico
I love my island but cant live in there.appreciates all your comments , right now you are Boricua .... weepa.
Hi Jen! My mother is from Vega Baja....almost all of her family still lives there. I’ve been there a few times, but never really got to enjoy it because my family is so protective and....maybe a bit controlling😄 they wanted to always take us everywhere (we’ve literally been around the entire island as well as vieques) and it was always such a rushed vacation. However, last time we were there (this time last year) we really got to enjoy it for ourselves so much....and we have a dream to move there. (Never thought I’d say that!) but the town had me heart broken as it’s so run down. There is so much potential there and I fully believe Vega Baja should be a place on the map for tourist to see. The beach is one of my favorites. I see so much potential in businesses to start there, for tourism. Have you ever been there and what do you think of it? Or, would you consider checking it out?
Love your videos and they are so helpful to watch!
Nearby Manati is absolutely lovely. I have only driven through Vega Baja, I will have to stop in and check it out.
Jen, thanks a ton for your amazing testimony about Puerto Rico. Regarding Vega Baja you guys should check out the Cerro Gordo area near Dorado. If you’re coming from that town on the road PR 693, go past the Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton (and Ricky Martin’s home). Soon after that (after the old Cerromar Hotel) make a right (gas station) towards Cerro Gordo Beach. Here you’ll find many walk-up apartments. My cousins own one close to Cerro Gordo Beach. It is so lovely and private. Apartments in this area are a bit cheaper than the ones, next-door in Dorado. By the way, you have to visit downtown Dorado. It’s very nice and clean, with restaurants and pubs, 24-hour drugstores and supermarkets and a fun hang-loose, beach-town vibe.
Great video thanks 🙏
Do you own a house or an apartment? Was it difficult finding one while living in the US? How is the wifi/internet reception on the island? How have you manged after the hurricane?
We are currently renting. Here are more details on renting - jentheredonethat.com/living-puerto-rico-3-month-check/ Cell phone, wifi, and internet is location dependent. We use AT&T for phone, Liberty cable for internet, and HughesNet backup satellite internet.
Last year was a tough learning experience, but the island is recovering and some areas are better than before! jentheredonethat.com/visit-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria/
There are more detailed answers to your questions and more information on Living in Puerto Rico on my website - jentheredonethat.com/category/travel/pr/
I hope this helps!
im glad u can enjoy the tax incentives and island life, while I while i have work 9 to 5 and also have to pay federal and state taxes
welcome to my Island 🌴 Hello 👋 Jen
Hello!
Thank You for love our Island
Gracias!
I have a two year old and realllyyyy want to move to Puerto Rico . I am a server in NYC Currently and am so scared about Moving without knowing about work
Corerok895 I’m originally from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I’ve lived in NYC for over 16 years . There’s drug lords and dealers everywhere in the world . I’m not scared of the projects in Puerto rico either . I just came back from there and walked through what they told me were the trap houses and projects of that area everyday by choice . Even the ghettos in Puerto Rico are better than the ghettos in NYC. I’d rather deal with the bullshit in PR than anywhere else in the world .
Jobs are the hardest part. Look for employment before you move here, or be prepared to start your own business.
In the military we used skinsosoft against sand fleas I think it will work for those mosquitoes.
40% Deet is about the only thing that slows them down.
You're spot on about everything here haha even the mosquitoes!!! We recently moved too, to the west side of the island! Love it!
Welcome to Puerto Rico!
It’s awesome to live anywhere in the world with money. Period
Definitely I have to agree with you about the Puertorrican food ... one of the best foods of this world and Puertorrican are so clean and neat peoples... they are just good at many things ! 😊👍
It really is!
Hello Jen i moving to PR 2021 building my home in Villalba PR and building a Glamping Location can wait .
Exciting!
moved back about one year ago plan to stay although what a difference a year makes
Yes, what a year indeed!!
Glad you like PR, even with all its shortcomings. Yes the job situation is bad and we have drug gang violence especially in the big cities. But if you dare to go to other places beyond San Juan it will be like going to another country. Especially the center and west coast.
Great video, Jen! I'm a remote IT worker, living in Florida. I know that there is fiber available in San Juan, but since you're living away from the city, can you speak to internet speeds? I need to be on WebEx video conferences every day. Also, does your power go off unexpectedly? If so, do you use a generator? Thanks!!!
I have a backup generator with transfer switch, power still goes out at least once a month. I use web conferencing tools all day and have no problems using Liberty Cable internet. Just ran a speed test - 64Mb/s download and 8Mb/s upload
Chad Vice liberty cable offers speed up to 200 mb. I use Webex every day and it’s no issue power does go out use inverter solar or generator
Hey Jen!!! It's Sept 21st 2019. I came here Sept 9th and will be going back to AZ( usa) Oct 8th.
It's been great!!! My cousin open the up a Tucson, Arizona Sonora Mexican food restaurant 6 months ago. I used the opportunity you'll come out on vacation and help him out. He wanted to bring something new and good to the community. It's called "Goongi's" ,
It's in Rio Grande off the pr 3 where Taco Real used to be. Please try out a great food. it is cheap in the very unique there is nothing like that on the island. Not trying to advertise just to promote good stuff in people's lives. My only problem what Puerto Rico is the mosquitoes also LOL. I'm here for a month and I am so bit up! Im not sure about the job situation, but it's a great place for vacation. The people are great here but learning Spanish would help...half are bilingual. It's better than Mexican and Hawaii put together! LOL
Thanks for the restaurant tip, I will go check it out! And, I totally agree, Puerto Rico is much better than Mexico and Hawaii combined!!
Thanks to choose our Island
It was easy to choose paradise!