AboutNancy Torres Expertise I can answer questions about places to stay in Puerto Rico. As I live and work here, I can also help people with their questions on what to do, where to go, local transportation, government offices, working/studying/vacationing in the island. I speak and write Spanish and English.
Experience I currently live in Old San Juan and enjoy museums, hotels, social and cultural events, restaurants and sightseing.
Education/Credentials BBA University of Puerto Rico, Minor in English
Awards and Honors Magna Cum Laude, University of Puerto Rico
Expert: Nancy Torres Date: 6/21/2008 Subject: live aboards?
Question hi,
i live on my sailboat in florida. i receive a small (900.00} monthly va pension. since there are va facilities in p.r. i would love to change my scenery. does this sound possible? i dont know what the attitude is towards live aboard boaters. thanks.
Answer Hola, Bill.
Well, that's sounds really exciting.
As your name is Bill I am wondering... I was going to refer you to the web page of Bill Dietrich. He is also retired and living in Florida... Am I writing to the same guy?
Perhaps you already know about our ports:
Port of San Juan
Port of Yabucoa
Port of Las Mareas, Guayama
Port of Guayanilla
Port of Arecibo
Port of Guanica
My suggestion to you is to contact the Puerto Rico Ports Authority for specific information:
Puerto Rico Ports Authority at http://www.gobierno.pr/GPRPortal/StandAlone/AgencyInformation.aspx?Filter=202
I am not related to the marinas and their rules, but here is a link where you will find a list of marinas and other related places in Puerto Rico. You may want to contact any of them for more information: http://travelandsports.com/ma.htm
Regarding you budget, Bill, the cost of life is ascending in this part of the world. But, then, there are many expenses that you don't have, as is a mortgage on a property, a car, children and their education. If you are doing it in the States with your budget - perhaps it is more or less the same thing in Puerto Rico.
Enjoy your unique life style!
Saludos,
Nancy
