I'm Puerto Rican but born and raised in the USA and I've been living on the island now for 3 and a half years and I TOTALLY LOVE living here. I bought a house in the countryside.
@@Notrocketscience101 Um, my parents were born in PR, I was raised in NYC, so I consider myself Puerto Rican even though I’ve never lived on the island.. I think that’s what they meant.
Thank you ladies ❤️. I'm eternity grateful for your comments. There are very many people that don't know us. I visited PR right before Maria, I have been in the states since 1980 and avoided going back. Well expectations high and boy was I rewarded. I was treated like family everywhere I went. I can't wait to visit again.
I LOVE YOU!!!!! I was born and raised in Puerto Rico until I was 21/22 I have been in the US for 10 years and can’t wait to be back. I’m done with my education and I found your videos as I am preparing to be back home. After 10 years, a husband as two kids I needed to hear this thank you!
New subscriber here. 🙌🏽Thank you for sharing this video and experience. It’s so good to hear. 🇵🇷 Puerto Rican’s are very genuine, giving and resilient. My dad lives in Humacao.
The way you both talk make me wish i move back to Puerto Rico soon. Many of what you said is very true and accurate. You both have the pulse of of the people on the island.
I just recently opened my family TH-cam channel and I live in Puerto Rico. There is so much to do in this island with the little ones you just have to get out there and explore. I can't wait until this quarantine is over. Your vlogs just remind me of how wonderful is Puerto Rico and can't wait to keep on exploring it. Thank you for your vlogs about this beautiful island!
Thanks for the positive look of the island! and you got the 100×35 correctly by heart! What you both describe is true, the island is beautiful and the community amazing. That's a real blessing! Thanks again for the video. God bless!
What???? I went to high vieja.. OmG.. Chuchu was my cousin n teacher in Vocational high.. He was big man but he passed away yes ago.. I lived in cercadillo... You remember that barrio.. I passed by sometimes.. With my daughter.. I miss pr.. Hope to move soon for good.. God bless guys.. Be safe... Almost forgot; im 1982 graduated from high vieja.. Dra Maria Cadilla..
Thank you for this video. I have been watching your videos for a long time. It took me almost a year. But I am now moving to Puerto Rico. Should be on the island early May. And you videos have helped me so much. Thank you!!
JenThereDoneThat I am going to be working in San Juan, so most likely I will be staying in the metro area. Might even go out east to Rio Grande or Luquillo. Any tips or finding an apartment?
Glad you are enjoying our people and our way of life. We are very welcoming people. I will be retiring soon and will be going back home... for all of the reasons you mentioned here. I am so excited!!
The level of excitement both of you ladies showed in this video goes above and beyond any positive words you said in this video. It clearly shows how much you both enjoy living in PR. I feel you understand why we are so proud of our little island and our culture. I recommend you visit the bioluminescent bay in la Parguera in a moonless night and don't forget to try the Sangria named Coño.
WOW! I am just discovering this channel. I am loving how much you are loving living in the island. I wasn't born in Puerto Rico but I lived there during my formative years from 1968 to 1978. My mother just moved back after living in the states 59 years. You're enthusiasm makes me want to go back to the island and live there for the rest of my days 😲👍
What about you victor? Does your happiness not matter?We now live in a world where its acceptable to let the woman throw a tantrum like a 5 year old until she get her was, and doesn't care about the village. Good luck with married life Victor!
You guys are 100% Puertoricans. The island has so much to offer. Just bought 10 acres in Utuado. Looking forward to take advantage of what the land can provide. Good video keep people inform. People like you can benefit the island.
Muchas Gracias! This made my day!!!! Enjoy Utuado, that is a beautiful part of the island. After Lockdown, let me know if you would be interested in giving me a tour of the property. Jen@JenThereDoneThat.com
Refreshing to see people who are open to adventure and see deeper than tourists or expect the states. My grandfather came to New York from Puerto Rico in 1917 settled in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I grew up in New York join the military and my adventure started. Lived in Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Montana, Texas, Florida, and last California. My son a former naval officer brought his company from San Diego, California, and never looked back. I am here now and never go back. Thanks, guys for seeing the island from a positive perspective. I see as well.
I am born and raise in the island, Ponce to be more specific. I've been living in the U.S. mainland for the last 22 years of my life because of my career and economic reasons that I was experiencing when I moved. My family never moved from the island and now I am feeling that they are the lucky ones for making the decision to never leave. I reached the point that I feel currently ready to get back. I hope that within a year or two I can move back permanently. I love this video because it makes the fire in me burn more intensely about moving back. Thanks for posting. I would love to see a video about your actual friendships and your interactions you have made with the locals. Something like a day at the beach with friends or something in that line.
Hi @@JenThereDoneThat, yes this is even more of what I was asking for. What a beautiful hike. Made me feel I was there, and I'm sorry that you got hurt during your hike. My younger brother lives in Coamo. I visited Aibonito on New Year's day 2020 for a massive party that they throw every year in their downtown. You should be named one Puerto Rico's tourism ambassador along with Luis Fonsi and other celebrities :) Please keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you for these videos. These are well put together and informative. We’re looking to move there in April. My biggest worry is how my little ones will adjust.
Its good too SEE 2AMERICAN BFF GIRLS.. SPEAKING SO HIGHLY OF THE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS OF OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND! PUERTORICO! GIRL POWER! YOU GOOOO GUURRLS...
Thanks a lot fo the video! I was born in the tiny town of Lares a very long time ago and there were quite a few American families living there at that time, plus there were people from other parts of the world.
@@jperez934 I said tiny, meaning that being small, there were people from the USA, and other countries. In fact, the factories from the USA and local businesses helped a lot the economy of Lares, San Sebastian, Camuy and other small towns on the island. I worked in one of them when I needed it more.
@@jperez934 Rich in history of those who studied in the best universities of the USA, even with government grants, and struggled all their lives to take the USA citizenship from rest of Puerto Ricans, so they did not have the same opportunities. I would call them rats.
Thanks for this. As a twin mom + singleton mom. This is helpful. It's just a switch in expectations and understanding that PR offers different things than say Connecticut.
@@JenThereDoneThat I'm actually moving to the North coast. To the Mar Chiquita area of Manati. I was looking at the West coast (I love it there!) but I finally decided I wanted to be closer to San Juan for now.
Thank you so much for another great video as a native born and raised in P.R left when joined the Air Force after so much travel around the world I can honestly say there is no place like P.R Thank you for these videos now that I have retiered I have returned and currently living here in Palmas del Mar Hope to one day run in to you and have the pleasure of meeting you till then keep up the great content
So, you're looking for gentrification of the island? Meanwhile, the natives are displaced to Alaska, Minnesota. Yesssssss! The next Hawaii - here we come! Tropical hipsters are more than welcomed! If PR was independent, this wouldn't be the case and possibly on a large scale. Let's be real: the reason why gentrification is terrible is, because natives put in the hard work without being handsomely compensated, while outsiders come in and take advantage of their privilege. It's everyday life for some, while an adventure for others. 🤷🏽♂️ Sadly, this is going back to the Columbus days. P.S. Someone please educate me as to how I'm wrong? I guess it's not about being right or wrong, but about making the most of what you have? Life is not fair. Oh well...boohoo.
Stoop KîD You don’t know Puerto Rican’s if you think Puerto Rico be taking about by outsiders . Lol 😂 did you not see how people rose up to get rid of the governor . Don’t worry Puerto Rican’s are ok . We too strong . We share but you will never take from us anything .
Stoop KîD I do get your point bro trust ,but my people we too smart . We gat great big heart but far from suckers . We kid the navy out of Pr . So a few ladies moving to PR IS NOTHING 😂 relax .
I lived on Guam for a total of 6.5 years (Military brat) and LOVED it. My culture shock was moving back to the states to Key West 😂 I would love to move to Puerto Rico.
Excelente chicas…me encantó su actitud y su perspectiva de cómo aprovechar al máximo sus experiencias. Todo extranjero es bienvenido aquí si viene a trabajar y aportar. Y no solo son bienvenidos, son invitados a convertirse en puertorriqueñas como ustedes lo han hecho. ¡Que viva Puerto Rico!
Nice I’m very proud to find courages people like yourself who enjoy my island. I’ll like to recommend to take Puertorican style Salsa lessons, I’m sure that you’ll have a lots of fun!!!
I am so glad to see you like and love PR as much as I do, and are able to look at all the nice and positive things on this island. I am born and raised in PR, but have lived in US and Europe so I also have enough elements to compare. It is sad that many locals aren't as positive as you are, but I attribute it to a lack of knowledge of how the rest of the world is, there is no perfect place, I have been to all the 78 towns, but still have many thing to see, like Desecheo and Caja de Muerto islands, a couple of canyons, waterfalls, beaches and caves, etc.. Bests
I made my move on March, I was born in ponce but left at 2 weeks of birth raise in Brooklyn N.Y., I live now in Salina's but travel over to aguadilla to visit my family there. I'm still sketchy being here and living here alone in Salina's, guess its gonna take time to settle in and watching this video give me a since of calmness... thx for this video ladies, God bless
Great video and your shared experiences. You are so right, so much to do and see. If you get a chance visit the Bio luminescent bay in Fajardo it's a nightly tour in groups of kayaks you will nav into the natural mangroves and when you reach the lake inside it is going to blow your mind. If you can bring a waterproof camera with low light capabilities and if it video better yet.......the kids are going to love it...........ever seen a fish light up blue and cruising under water.....now you all too can be named "Boricuas"
Hi Jen... I’ve been living in PR going on 6 yrs. Love it. I bought a home not too far from you, In a small private gated community, still safe, but I wanted to be free from all the restrictions that come with living in a resort community. I live less than 10 mins from Palmas where I just visit the restaurants and also walk the trails. I had to adjust to island life, but it’s easy when I have a pool and the beach is 15 mins away to cool off. The hammock is my best friend. Good content. See you around neighbor 😄
Wonderful video i live in ohio for the last 22 years and you don't have an idea how much i miss my beautiful island, Im glad you guys really enjoy to live in there thanks for sharing. 🌞🌴💕
Thank you ladies for all the kind words towards Puerto Ricans. You perfectly described why I want to live on the island. I unfortunately had to leave, like many others and have been living in TX for about 13 yrs (waaay more than I could’ve imagined), but I plan on moving to the island hopefully soon and being able to live the life I dream of. It makes me happy that other people feel like that about our island. I really hope you continue to have great experiences and never feel the need to leave.
Here's wishing you a happy recovery -minus one margarita (I'll drink one in your honor). I grew up in Puerto Rico and the practice of not providing pillows and blankets is not uncommon, but the norm according to many relatives who had hospital stays. When I had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, I was provided with all the comforts. But when I got the bill I realized that even that one single aspirin I was offered for a light headache cost $30 ! So I can only imagine what they charged was for the pillow and blanket alone. Their is a logic to everything. Anyway, please take care and best wishes, your fan -j
Hey jen! Nice to see you guys like the Island. Im from Florida but been living in PR for 6 years and its been great. I live on the west side of the island wouldnt change it for anything. Do you have a instagram Jen?
Congratulations on your work. Good and very informative. Your guest mentioned that there is no surfing on the east side of the island. Could you or your guest elaborate on this?
There are only small waves on the East coast, great for beginner surfers especially around Luquillo. The experienced surfers prefer Rincon and the West coast of the island for better surfing.
For kids it’s definitely an adventure growing on the island as a kid was great there was just a sense of freedom lots of friends and nature. Television is not really something they do regularly unless it’s Sunday it’s a very social culture family oriented and cheerful.
So, I’m simply speculating, as I don’t live on the island. As far as the food markets go, I think they’re less prevalent in general because most people grow their own food in their backyards, so there’s no need for it. My dad was born and raised in the island, in Patillas, where they sourced their food from their land (yams, plantains, avocados, bananas, yucca, papaya, herbs, etc). My mom is from New York City where they would depend more so on farmer’s markets to find that kind of produce, which is the only reason I say this because I have to different perspectives to compare. My dad even has his own “finquita” (small farm) here in our backyard, which is a great advantage. Again, I’m just speculating. I may be wrong, but that might be a factor!
Good point, many people (outside the large cities) have little gardens and fincas. I have a mango tree and bananas in my back garden and am trying to grow more veggies.
"PLAY LIFE" was soooo on point oh and totally forgot BASEBALL Jen n Lana but sooo forgiven, this what your doing should be a regular thing, in fact live chat 🌷 A look up Vegan Hayden,think you guys have some in common,hope to see you guys on his channel and vise versa✌🏻✌🏿
Yes, How could I forget BASEBALL?!?!? You are so right. I am also open for collaborations with other TH-camrs, maybe after lockdown we can do something together.
WOW weekend getaways.. leave the kids overnight. I live in the states and never got that here lol. Glad my kids are grown now but I don’t remember ever leaving kids somewhere else overnight.. I was so deprived..
In 2016 , purchased ( stole ) a beautiful condo at the Wyndham resort , Rio Mar. using it as a family get away for my wife and adult children. Soon look to retire and spend winters in Puerto Rico and summers in the north east USA mainland. My dad was a native Puerto Rican so I might be biased looking at the island with rose colored glasses however having disclosed potential bias I really think it’s an incredible place to live in or visit. The Puerto Rican people are really friendly and good natured. Don’t get me started on the local cuisine.
Jen! I’d love to connect with single parents that have moved to Puerto Rico. And/or anyone that had their children in public school. I’m a momma of an 8 year old boy, considering moving to the island. Please and thank you!
Check out some of the local groups on Facebook. Search for your area name and community and you can see what is already created, if not you can start a group to connect!
The part about the fruit, alot of people own their own homes and have land so they usually have a fruit tree or two and grow their own produce so that's part of the reason the market is low because you can grow your own
Every place in Puerto Rico is different and beautiful, the food is do good and different as well people are do friendly and Puerto Rican Culture is so rich is about Taino Indians, Spanish Conquistadors is also about the time when United States win the Spanish Guard and they take possession of the island. 🇵🇷🌴🌞
Hi, Jen, I've been looking at some condos and am not getting that wow factor, Is there an area that you would recommend that would be affordable for two-bedroom and not a tiny matchbox? Thank you
Check out Classificados to get an idea of prices around the island. Not sure what you are looking for in the Wow factor, or your budget. www.clasificadosonline.com/ Are you looking in Palmas, or another area of the island?
I am a Puerto Rican. Born in Aqudillas, PR. Was brought to the USA when I was 12 years old. Have been here for 56 years.And been disable for 12 years now. I feel that I can go to work for at least three years if I can make it. I am 67 now. And very pissed off at myself for not waking up in time to consider to move to the Island as my brother told me to do. He lives there in San Sebastian. All of that money that I am going to make will be saved. So, that I can go to the Island and buy a house there. Even if I drop dead within a month of doing it. But for me, it will be worthy. So, you girls enjoy the Island. Have watched the whole video and you girls sound very happy.
@@JenThereDoneThat Thanks, ladies. But, my wife do not want to move there. No matter how I put it to her. Sad for me. I just did found a job and she wants a house here in the USA. You ladies have fun and enjoy the Island.
The agriculture thing you are right, farmer's market's or plaza del mercado are not the best but you can see a lot of farmer's sale their goods in their own pick-up trucks. The first time I see someone driving around announcing their goods it blow my mind (im talking to my neighbor and I heard this noise and my neighbor told me stop the truck while I look for money and I was like "what is she talking about" when I realize what she mean. This old man have doughnuts, plantains, pumpkins, recao and some other things I didn't have a clue what they were, display in the back of the truck . She explained to me that all of those things is what he harvest and he sales like This, including the doughnuts that are home made, btw are delicious. But if you live in a gated community probably haven't see this I dont think they let them get in.😕I think.
When it comes to schools, the Department of Education sucks, however the teachers will go above and beyond for the students and by the time the finish highschool at least when I went to school in PR your be ready for college and to a certain degree you have college level education, agriculture is more personal you tend to do it at your house
I would love to spend my retirement winters in Fajardo where my mother is from but don't think I can spend a summer in P.R. It's way too hot for me. Trying to convince husband, who is from Colorado and not Puerto Rican, for us to buy a condo there.
He might love the idea. My husband is Italian-American from NJ and he would love to move to the island. My best friend has been in Aguadilla for 15 years now. She’s been dying for me to move over there, so he being so into it is a plus.
I am moving to Puerto Rico in two months and I haven’t even narrowed down the municipality I want to move to bcuz there are so many beautiful places but I’m moving with children and do not want a metro area. Any suggestions?
Before you fully commit, spend a couple weeks touring around the island. Spend at least 1 week on the East coast and 1 week on the West coast to get a better feel for the island. Worse case, you will have a harder time deciding because you love each area (that is definitely my problem). Best wishes for your move! Here is some additional information - jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Can you tell me if Celiba, PR is a good area to live in? There is a house in that town that I really like and wanted to know about the town. Thank you!
LIKE YOU SED WE DO HAVE AMERICAN FOOTBALL IN THE NORTH AND WE HAVE A PARK IN CAROLINA WHERE THEY PLAY PEWEE AND SCHOOL FOOTBALL BUT IS BY TOWN WE DON'T PLAY IT IN SCHOOL LIKE IN THE STATES
I came across Palmas Del Mar on TH-cam . Is it one huge community ? I’ve seen many complexes on their website and all have different name . Plz explain . Are they all gated ? Does one have to belong to Palmas to enjoy restaurants n beaches there ?
The thing of why there are better beaches in the West and South its because Puerto Rico is divided by two Oceans, the Atlantic and the Caribbean, the Ocean in the North is the Atlantic more rough and dangerous, and mid West and South is the Caribbean Ocean. Many dont know that Puerto Rico is in the middle of two Oceans and people think its all Caribbean. Well that is the info of the Oceans here and advise that North side its only good in good weather.
And the depth of the water. Palmas del Mar is on the Caribbean Sea, but the water is very deep and rough, a few miles north along the coast (also the Caribbean Sea) is much calmer.
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I'm Puerto Rican but born and raised in the USA and I've been living on the island now for 3 and a half years and I TOTALLY LOVE living here. I bought a house in the countryside.
YES!!!
How are you Puerto Rican if you where born in the U.S.? My grand parents came from Sweden, am I a Swede?
@@Notrocketscience101 Google why.
@@Notrocketscience101 DNA.. and yes, you're a swedish american. moving locations doesn't magically change your ethnicity and genetics.
@@Notrocketscience101 Um, my parents were born in PR, I was raised in NYC, so I consider myself Puerto Rican even though I’ve never lived on the island.. I think that’s what they meant.
Thank you ladies ❤️. I'm eternity grateful for your comments. There are very many people that don't know us. I visited PR right before Maria, I have been in the states since 1980 and avoided going back. Well expectations high and boy was I rewarded. I was treated like family everywhere I went. I can't wait to visit again.
Wonderful!
Thank you for all your beautiful comments and information of our country
Glad you enjoyed it!
I LOVE YOU!!!!! I was born and raised in Puerto Rico until I was 21/22 I have been in the US for 10 years and can’t wait to be back. I’m done with my education and I found your videos as I am preparing to be back home. After 10 years, a husband as two kids I needed to hear this thank you!
So glad this is helpful! Welcome back home to Puerto Rico (soon)!
New subscriber here. 🙌🏽Thank you for sharing this video and experience. It’s so good to hear. 🇵🇷 Puerto Rican’s are very genuine, giving and resilient. My dad lives in Humacao.
Welcome! I also live in Humacao! I probably have met your Dad (it is a small town).
The way you both talk make me wish i move back to Puerto Rico soon. Many of what you said is very true and accurate. You both have the pulse of of the people on the island.
Thank you for the kind words.
Loved the interview. I felt like I was sitting right there with you. Thanks for sharing all the experiences. ❤️💕❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just what I was looking for. Thanks for making this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the beautiful descriptions the island 🇵🇷
I just recently opened my family TH-cam channel and I live in Puerto Rico. There is so much to do in this island with the little ones you just have to get out there and explore. I can't wait until this quarantine is over. Your vlogs just remind me of how wonderful is Puerto Rico and can't wait to keep on exploring it. Thank you for your vlogs about this beautiful island!
I just watched your Easter video and your family is beautiful!! Subscribed and looking forward to more videos from your family.
@@JenThereDoneThat aaaww thank you. I hope to meet you one day!
Awesome interview, love the energy
Thank you!
Thanks for the positive look of the island! and you got the 100×35 correctly by heart! What you both describe is true, the island is beautiful and the community amazing. That's a real blessing! Thanks again for the video. God bless!
Awesome! Thank you!
I went to the Vacational High School of Arecibo in 2009, it's an Amazing public school.
So happy to hear that!
ANTONIO LUCHETTI? CLASS OF 2007
fish tank noob Vocacional antonio lucchetti la mejor, la pase brutal también. La entrańo 😭
What???? I went to high vieja.. OmG.. Chuchu was my cousin n teacher in Vocational high.. He was big man but he passed away yes ago.. I lived in cercadillo... You remember that barrio.. I passed by sometimes.. With my daughter.. I miss pr.. Hope to move soon for good.. God bless guys.. Be safe... Almost forgot; im 1982 graduated from high vieja.. Dra Maria Cadilla..
Thank you for this video. I have been watching your videos for a long time.
It took me almost a year. But I am now moving to Puerto Rico. Should be on the island early May. And you videos have helped me so much. Thank you!!
So happy to hear that! What part of the island are you moving to?
JenThereDoneThat I am going to be working in San Juan, so most likely I will be staying in the metro area. Might even go out east to Rio Grande or Luquillo. Any tips or finding an apartment?
Lana Shlafer Thank you!! I would love to pick your brain about home schooling down in Puerto Rico.
Glad you are enjoying our people and our way of life. We are very welcoming people. I will be retiring soon and will be going back home... for all of the reasons you mentioned here. I am so excited!!
Countdown to retirement! Woohoo!
Thank you for the love and letting the rest of the world know how beautiful and interesting my island is ladies. Have a good one.
So glad you enjoyed it!
The level of excitement both of you ladies showed in this video goes above and beyond any positive words you said in this video. It clearly shows how much you both enjoy living in PR. I feel you understand why we are so proud of our little island and our culture. I recommend you visit the bioluminescent bay in la Parguera in a moonless night and don't forget to try the Sangria named Coño.
Thank you so much!
Love watching you vídeos as a native you make me feel so proud. Thank you !
Really WE BEEN HERE ?FREE TAXES WAKE UP THE TAKE OVER OF OUR LAND IS HAPPENING AGAIN.
WOW! I am just discovering this channel. I am loving how much you are loving living in the island. I wasn't born in Puerto Rico but I lived there during my formative years from 1968 to 1978. My mother just moved back after living in the states 59 years. You're enthusiasm makes me want to go back to the island and live there for the rest of my days 😲👍
Happy women, happy village!
Exactly!
Oh yeah🤣
What about you victor? Does your happiness not matter?We now live in a world where its acceptable to let the woman throw a tantrum like a 5 year old until she get her was, and doesn't care about the village. Good luck with married life Victor!
You guys are 100% Puertoricans. The island has so much to offer. Just bought 10 acres in Utuado. Looking forward to take advantage of what the land can provide. Good video keep people inform. People like you can benefit the island.
Muchas Gracias! This made my day!!!! Enjoy Utuado, that is a beautiful part of the island. After Lockdown, let me know if you would be interested in giving me a tour of the property. Jen@JenThereDoneThat.com
I wish I was there already. Currently selling my home in Las Vegas and once that is done I will make the transition.
Refreshing to see people who are open to adventure and see deeper than tourists or expect the states. My grandfather came to New York from Puerto Rico in 1917 settled in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I grew up in New York join the military and my adventure started. Lived in Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Montana, Texas, Florida, and last California. My son a former naval officer brought his company from San Diego, California, and never looked back. I am here now and never go back. Thanks, guys for seeing the island from a positive perspective. I see as well.
Wow, what an incredible adventure! Thanks for sharing.
Cool Video!!,I like the Picture In The Background.Stay Safe You and Your Family🙋🏻♂️👍🏻🇵🇷
Glad you like it. Be well!
I am born and raise in the island, Ponce to be more specific. I've been living in the U.S. mainland for the last 22 years of my life because of my career and economic reasons that I was experiencing when I moved. My family never moved from the island and now I am feeling that they are the lucky ones for making the decision to never leave. I reached the point that I feel currently ready to get back. I hope that within a year or two I can move back permanently. I love this video because it makes the fire in me burn more intensely about moving back. Thanks for posting. I would love to see a video about your actual friendships and your interactions you have made with the locals. Something like a day at the beach with friends or something in that line.
Here is the recent hike across PR with some of my local friends. Is this what you had in mind? th-cam.com/video/h3902s3eLjk/w-d-xo.html
Hi @@JenThereDoneThat, yes this is even more of what I was asking for. What a beautiful hike. Made me feel I was there, and I'm sorry that you got hurt during your hike. My younger brother lives in Coamo. I visited Aibonito on New Year's day 2020 for a massive party that they throw every year in their downtown. You should be named one Puerto Rico's tourism ambassador along with Luis Fonsi and other celebrities :) Please keep doing what you are doing.
Thank you for these videos. These are well put together and informative. We’re looking to move there in April. My biggest worry is how my little ones will adjust.
Palmas is very family oriented! Your kids will love it!
I’m in Scottsdale, and my family was from PR. I am missing my family just by listening to you both talking about the warm culture!
Hola in Scottsdale! Come join us in the summer to cool off! I am born and raised in Phoenix!
Its good too SEE 2AMERICAN BFF GIRLS.. SPEAKING SO HIGHLY OF THE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS OF OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND! PUERTORICO! GIRL POWER! YOU GOOOO GUURRLS...
Awe, thank you for the kind words.
we love you jen!
Awe, thank you!
Great job welcome to Puerto Rico and God bless you all!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks a lot fo the video! I was born in the tiny town of Lares a very long time ago and there were quite a few American families living there at that time, plus there were people from other parts of the world.
Glad you like it!
It's not that tiny at all, rich in history
@@jperez934 I said tiny, meaning that being small, there were people from the USA, and other countries. In fact, the factories from the USA and local businesses helped a lot the economy of Lares, San Sebastian, Camuy and other small towns on the island. I worked in one of them when I needed it more.
@@jperez934 Rich in history of those who studied in the best universities of the USA, even with government grants, and struggled all their lives to take the USA citizenship from rest of Puerto Ricans, so they did not have the same opportunities. I would call them rats.
Thanks for this. As a twin mom + singleton mom. This is helpful. It's just a switch in expectations and understanding that PR offers different things than say Connecticut.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you ladies.
Our pleasure!
Good show some day i will move to PR for sure.
It is a beautiful place to live!
i love this video 100%
Awe, thank you!
Great video! I'm moving to PR in about a month (from the DC/MD area)! I'm freaking out about the move, but I'm so ready!!!
Best wishes for your move! So, are you moving to San Juan, East coast, or West Coast of the island?
@@JenThereDoneThat I'm actually moving to the North coast. To the Mar Chiquita area of Manati. I was looking at the West coast (I love it there!) but I finally decided I wanted to be closer to San Juan for now.
@@jennifermayo8293 did u move despite cv19?
@@nateportney672 I did!
Me too friend.. Ed from NY.. Good luck too.. Peace
Puerto Rico is a Paradise well said
I just love the way you speak about the island. I was born in NY raised in Puerto Rico.
We love Puerto Rico!!
Thank you so much for another great video as a native born and raised in P.R left when joined the Air Force after so much travel around the world I can honestly say there is no place like P.R
Thank you for these videos now that I have retiered I have returned and currently living here in Palmas del Mar
Hope to one day run in to you and have the pleasure of meeting you till then keep up the great content
Yes! After lockdown I would love to meet you in person. Maybe we can grab a drink at Pura Vida some time.
@@JenThereDoneThat
Awsome!
pura vida is my go to place food is amazing and the beer are always supper cold
Stay safe and look forward to more video's
I’m looking to move to Puerto Rico after your video, ty.
Makes me so happy to see ppl moving to PR and enjoying it. I wish more ppl from the states move to PR.
It makes me happy, too!
So, you're looking for gentrification of the island? Meanwhile, the natives are displaced to Alaska, Minnesota. Yesssssss! The next Hawaii - here we come! Tropical hipsters are more than welcomed!
If PR was independent, this wouldn't be the case and possibly on a large scale. Let's be real: the reason why gentrification is terrible is, because natives put in the hard work without being handsomely compensated, while outsiders come in and take advantage of their privilege. It's everyday life for some, while an adventure for others. 🤷🏽♂️
Sadly, this is going back to the Columbus days.
P.S. Someone please educate me as to how I'm wrong? I guess it's not about being right or wrong, but about making the most of what you have? Life is not fair. Oh well...boohoo.
Stoop KîD
You don’t know Puerto Rican’s if you think Puerto Rico be taking about by outsiders . Lol 😂 did you not see how people rose up to get rid of the governor . Don’t worry Puerto Rican’s are ok . We too strong . We share but you will never take from us anything .
Stoop KîD
And you know Columbus Puerto Rican FOUGTH him . He was jail in Spain . Learn
The real story .
Stoop KîD
I do get your point bro trust ,but my people we too smart . We gat great big heart but far from suckers . We kid the navy out of Pr . So a few ladies moving to PR IS NOTHING 😂 relax .
You ladies make me excited about moving to PR!!
Yay! Here is a helpful guide to get you started! jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Love this content ..my island ..❤
Gracias.
I lived on Guam for a total of 6.5 years (Military brat) and LOVED it. My culture shock was moving back to the states to Key West 😂 I would love to move to Puerto Rico.
So cool!
Excelente chicas…me encantó su actitud y su perspectiva de cómo aprovechar al máximo sus experiencias. Todo extranjero es bienvenido aquí si viene a trabajar y aportar. Y no solo son bienvenidos, son invitados a convertirse en puertorriqueñas como ustedes lo han hecho. ¡Que viva Puerto Rico!
Ella no son extranjeras ellas son americanas como tú y como yo que somos cuidando americanos quieras o no
@@TicoTicoSantini te guste o no No lo son y tu tampoco pndja
Nice I’m very proud to find courages people like yourself who enjoy my island. I’ll like to recommend to take Puertorican style Salsa lessons, I’m sure that you’ll have a lots of fun!!!
I am so glad to see you like and love PR as much as I do, and are able to look at all the nice and positive things on this island. I am born and raised in PR, but have lived in US and Europe so I also have enough elements to compare. It is sad that many locals aren't as positive as you are, but I attribute it to a lack of knowledge of how the rest of the world is, there is no perfect place, I have been to all the 78 towns, but still have many thing to see, like Desecheo and Caja de Muerto islands, a couple of canyons, waterfalls, beaches and caves, etc.. Bests
Wow, I still have not been to all 78 municipalities. That is quite an achievement. Thank you for the kind words.
I made my move on March, I was born in ponce but left at 2 weeks of birth raise in Brooklyn N.Y., I live now in Salina's but travel over to aguadilla to visit my family there. I'm still sketchy being here and living here alone in Salina's, guess its gonna take time to settle in and watching this video give me a since of calmness... thx for this video ladies, God bless
It is a big change from Brooklyn, glad you are settling in and have family on the island.
Awesome!!!!
My parents moved to PR in 1970. The secret to successful living long term here as told to me by my father...learn to wait in line.;)
HAHA! That is pretty good advice, and so true.
Great video and your shared experiences. You are so right, so much to do and see. If you get a chance visit the Bio luminescent bay in Fajardo it's a nightly tour in groups of kayaks you will nav into the natural mangroves and when you reach the lake inside it is going to blow your mind.
If you can bring a waterproof camera with low light capabilities and if it video better yet.......the kids are going to love it...........ever seen a fish light up blue and cruising under water.....now you all too can be named "Boricuas"
I was not able to capture the glow from the bio bay, it was too faint, but such a cool experience anyway.
jentheredonethat.com/laguna-grande-bio-bay/
Puerto Rico is the most beautiful island in the Caribbean and is also a (United States) Territory lady's 🇵🇷 🇺🇸
Yes, I cover that in this video th-cam.com/video/PK53f9f3y40/w-d-xo.html
Ladies, not lady's
Lady's is possessive, whereas ladies is plural.
Hi Jen... I’ve been living in PR going on 6 yrs. Love it. I bought a home not too far from you, In a small private gated community, still safe, but I wanted to be free from all the restrictions that come with living in a resort community. I live less than 10 mins from Palmas where I just visit the restaurants and also walk the trails. I had to adjust to island life, but it’s easy when I have a pool and the beach is 15 mins away to cool off. The hammock is my best friend. Good content. See you around neighbor 😄
Hi Neighbor!
Gorgeous ladies😍 🇵🇷
Gracias!
Great video, thank you! I missed where y'all live on the island?
Wonderful video i live in ohio for the last 22 years and you don't have an idea how much i miss my beautiful island, Im glad you guys really enjoy to live in there thanks for sharing. 🌞🌴💕
Glad you like it!
Thank you ladies for all the kind words towards Puerto Ricans. You perfectly described why I want to live on the island. I unfortunately had to leave, like many others and have been living in TX for about 13 yrs (waaay more than I could’ve imagined), but I plan on moving to the island hopefully soon and being able to live the life I dream of. It makes me happy that other people feel like that about our island. I really hope you continue to have great experiences and never feel the need to leave.
Muchas Gracias!
Thanks for amazing video,
Glad you liked it!
Here's wishing you a happy recovery -minus one margarita (I'll drink one in your honor). I grew up in Puerto Rico and the practice of not providing pillows and blankets is not uncommon, but the norm according to many relatives who had hospital stays. When I had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, I was provided with all the comforts. But when I got the bill I realized that even that one single aspirin I was offered for a light headache cost $30 ! So I can only imagine what they charged was for the pillow and blanket alone. Their is a logic to everything. Anyway, please take care and best wishes, your fan -j
US healthcare versus PR is very different! Thanks for sharing your experience.
I love and miss my island. Circumstances made me relocate to Clev-Ohio...but someday I'm going back and I want to meet y'all 😊❤
Sounds great!
THANK YOU, Thank you, Thank you 🙏 I would love to meet you 🙏.I'm going to my birthday in the end of the month of July 2021
Hey jen! Nice to see you guys like the Island. Im from Florida but been living in PR for 6 years and its been great. I live on the west side of the island wouldnt change it for anything. Do you have a instagram Jen?
instagram.com/jentheredonethat/
If you travel to the mountains of the island like Lares and San Sebastian you'll find plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Oh yes, great fruit & veggies! Just a little far to drive to regular grocery shopping every week.
I 💜 Puerto Rico
Congratulations on your work. Good and very informative. Your guest mentioned that there is no surfing on the east side of the island. Could you or your guest elaborate on this?
There are only small waves on the East coast, great for beginner surfers especially around Luquillo. The experienced surfers prefer Rincon and the West coast of the island for better surfing.
@@JenThereDoneThat Thank you for replying. Great work. Loving it.
For kids it’s definitely an adventure growing on the island as a kid was great there was just a sense of freedom lots of friends and nature. Television is not really something they do regularly unless it’s Sunday it’s a very social culture family oriented and cheerful.
Puerto Rico would be an amazing place to grow up!
Great video welcome to my Island 🌴 🙏🏻😘
Gracias!
I'm glad you fell in love with my isla.. we help each other out. We love people.
YES!
So, I’m simply speculating, as I don’t live on the island. As far as the food markets go, I think they’re less prevalent in general because most people grow their own food in their backyards, so there’s no need for it. My dad was born and raised in the island, in Patillas, where they sourced their food from their land (yams, plantains, avocados, bananas, yucca, papaya, herbs, etc). My mom is from New York City where they would depend more so on farmer’s markets to find that kind of produce, which is the only reason I say this because I have to different perspectives to compare. My dad even has his own “finquita” (small farm) here in our backyard, which is a great advantage. Again, I’m just speculating. I may be wrong, but that might be a factor!
Good point, many people (outside the large cities) have little gardens and fincas. I have a mango tree and bananas in my back garden and am trying to grow more veggies.
God bless, Thanks you , saludo
We love you right back..
Gracias!!
Am glad you ladies feel welcome! You perfectly described the Boricua experience. Friendly lighthearted people adapt a lot faster.
Yes! Thank you!
"PLAY LIFE" was soooo on point oh and totally forgot BASEBALL Jen n Lana but sooo forgiven, this what your doing should be a regular thing, in fact live chat 🌷 A look up Vegan Hayden,think you guys have some in common,hope to see you guys on his channel and vise versa✌🏻✌🏿
Yes, How could I forget BASEBALL?!?!? You are so right. I am also open for collaborations with other TH-camrs, maybe after lockdown we can do something together.
JenThereDoneThat oh yea Hayden’s page is VEGAN VLOGS 🌱
WOW weekend getaways.. leave the kids overnight. I live in the states and never got that here lol. Glad my kids are grown now but I don’t remember ever leaving kids somewhere else overnight.. I was so deprived..
Jen q bueno que estes enamorada de nuestra isla,eres muy guapa 😍
In 2016 , purchased ( stole ) a beautiful condo at the Wyndham resort , Rio Mar. using it as a family get away for my wife and adult children. Soon look to retire and spend winters in Puerto Rico and summers in the north east USA mainland. My dad was a native Puerto Rican so I might be biased looking at the island with rose colored glasses however having disclosed potential bias I really think it’s an incredible place to live in or visit. The Puerto Rican people are really friendly and good natured. Don’t get me started on the local cuisine.
Rio Mar is a beautiful area!
Jen! I’d love to connect with single parents that have moved to Puerto Rico. And/or anyone that had their children in public school. I’m a momma of an 8 year old boy, considering moving to the island. Please and thank you!
Check out some of the local groups on Facebook. Search for your area name and community and you can see what is already created, if not you can start a group to connect!
The part about the fruit, alot of people own their own homes and have land so they usually have a fruit tree or two and grow their own produce so that's part of the reason the market is low because you can grow your own
Hi. Thank you for he information. How much does cost a daycare in Puerto Rico?
Every place in Puerto Rico is different and beautiful, the food is do good and different as well people are do friendly and Puerto Rican Culture is so rich is about Taino Indians, Spanish Conquistadors is also about the time when United States win the Spanish Guard and they take possession of the island. 🇵🇷🌴🌞
The racial ancestry mixture of the average Puerto Rican is 64% European 21%African and 15% Taino Indian
Ever Heard of Little town name Dorado in the north coast like 20 minutes from Bayamon where most of folks from the mainland lives
Yes, I have been to Dorado. It is a very expensive and pretty "Americanized" community.
Welcome to PR, bienvenidos a PR
Gracias!
Beautiful, pretty, young woman. Thank you, puerto Rico is wonderful island.
Wow, thank you
Saludos desde lares puerto rico
Hola from Humacao!
Hi, Jen, I've been looking at some condos and am not getting that wow factor, Is there an area that you would recommend that would be affordable for two-bedroom and not a tiny matchbox? Thank you
Check out Classificados to get an idea of prices around the island. Not sure what you are looking for in the Wow factor, or your budget. www.clasificadosonline.com/
Are you looking in Palmas, or another area of the island?
I am a Puerto Rican. Born in Aqudillas, PR. Was brought to the USA when I was 12 years old. Have been here for 56 years.And been disable for 12 years now. I feel that I can go to work for at least three years if I can make it. I am 67 now. And very pissed off at myself for not waking up in time to consider to move to the Island as my brother told me to do. He lives there in San Sebastian. All of that money that I am going to make will be saved. So, that I can go to the Island and buy a house there. Even if I drop dead within a month of doing it. But for me, it will be worthy. So, you girls enjoy the Island. Have watched the whole video and you girls sound very happy.
I hope you get your house in PR! Glad you like the video, it was fun.
@@JenThereDoneThat Thanks, ladies. But, my wife do not want to move there. No matter how I put it to her. Sad for me. I just did found a job and she wants a house here in the USA. You ladies have fun and enjoy the Island.
The agriculture thing you are right, farmer's market's or plaza del mercado are not the best but you can see a lot of farmer's sale their goods in their own pick-up trucks. The first time I see someone driving around announcing their goods it blow my mind (im talking to my neighbor and I heard this noise and my neighbor told me stop the truck while I look for money and I was like "what is she talking about" when I realize what she mean. This old man have doughnuts, plantains, pumpkins, recao and some other things I didn't have a clue what they were, display in the back of the truck . She explained to me that all of those things is what he harvest and he sales like This, including the doughnuts that are home made, btw are delicious. But if you live in a gated community probably haven't see this I dont think they let them get in.😕I think.
You are correct.
When it comes to schools, the Department of Education sucks, however the teachers will go above and beyond for the students and by the time the finish highschool at least when I went to school in PR your be ready for college and to a certain degree you have college level education, agriculture is more personal you tend to do it at your house
Where would you recommend living if retired in PR. And I love beach living ok if not right on the beach but close
Aibonito Sir.. Cool weather.. 100% recommendation.. Dint believe me? Ask God.. Lol
I would love to spend my retirement winters in Fajardo where my mother is from but don't think I can spend a summer in P.R. It's way too hot for me. Trying to convince husband, who is from Colorado and not Puerto Rican, for us to buy a condo there.
The mountain towns of PR are beautiful in the summers, and year round!
He might love the idea. My husband is Italian-American from NJ and he would love to move to the island. My best friend has been in Aguadilla for 15 years now. She’s been dying for me to move over there, so he being so into it is a plus.
@@beautyjunkienycnj3116 Hi Moca is near Aguadilla let expensive. And cooler in the summer.
I’m from Caguas 😍
Hello to you in Caguas!
Raised in Arecibo..
There is a lot more local produce on the west side!
So true.
Puerto Rico is 3,515 sq miles (9,104 km²). Hey
I am moving to Puerto Rico in two months and I haven’t even narrowed down the municipality I want to move to bcuz there are so many beautiful places but I’m moving with children and do not want a metro area. Any suggestions?
Before you fully commit, spend a couple weeks touring around the island. Spend at least 1 week on the East coast and 1 week on the West coast to get a better feel for the island. Worse case, you will have a harder time deciding because you love each area (that is definitely my problem).
Best wishes for your move! Here is some additional information - jentheredonethat.com/moving-to-puerto-rico-start-here/
Hi! Can you tell what type of work do you have that you can work remotely? Wish I can move!
I am an IT consultant, so I work behind a computer no matter where I physically am located.
PUERTO RICO ITS THE BEST
Agree!
Say that again...
Can you tell me if Celiba, PR is a good area to live in? There is a house in that town that I really like and wanted to know about the town. Thank you!
Ceiba is a cute, quiet town. I recommend visiting multiple times at different times of the day.
Do y’all live in Palmas Del Mar
LIKE YOU SED WE DO HAVE AMERICAN FOOTBALL IN THE NORTH AND WE HAVE A PARK IN CAROLINA WHERE THEY PLAY PEWEE AND SCHOOL FOOTBALL BUT IS BY TOWN WE DON'T PLAY IT IN SCHOOL LIKE IN THE STATES
Good point, it is regional.
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Can we get a list for homeschooling? Please
Here is more information on Homeschooling, with even more details in the video description.
th-cam.com/video/366jN1nnmL8/w-d-xo.html
I came across Palmas Del Mar on TH-cam . Is it one huge community ? I’ve seen many complexes on their website and all have different name . Plz explain . Are they all gated ? Does one have to belong to Palmas to enjoy restaurants n beaches there ?
Yes, it is one large community with individual gated neighborhoods.
jentheredonethat.com/palmas-del-mar-quick-guide/
The thing of why there are better beaches in the West and South its because Puerto Rico is divided by two Oceans, the Atlantic and the Caribbean, the Ocean in the North is the Atlantic more rough and dangerous, and mid West and South is the Caribbean Ocean. Many dont know that Puerto Rico is in the middle of two Oceans and people think its all Caribbean. Well that is the info of the Oceans here and advise that North side its only good in good weather.
And the depth of the water. Palmas del Mar is on the Caribbean Sea, but the water is very deep and rough, a few miles north along the coast (also the Caribbean Sea) is much calmer.