haha. You'd be amazed at how many people tell us exactly the same thing. Let's get started then.
Right now, the area in Puerto Rico where most stateside people live is in the north-eastern area of Puerto Rico, namely, Fajardo, Ceiba, Luquillo. This is so for many reasons: first, there are couple of bases in the area, including the old roosevelt roads naval base, so you can expect to find many stateside families that relocated to the area due to their commitments with the armed forces. In time, there has been a growing community of stateside americans on the area, so you can expect a lot of english-talking people there. Also, it is the most dynamic area in terms of amenities: close to the El Yunque rainforest, and plenty of beaches and other attractions. Also, the area lies close to San Juan, so you'll have the Luis Muñoz Marin airport at no more than 30 to 1 hr's drive.
So of you plan on relocating, I recommend going north-east. If you see a map of Puerto Rico, locate San Juan. Then to the east, follow the shore you will find Rio Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, and on the eastern-most part, Ceiba. Also, the area is close to most of Puerto Rico's american corporations and pharmaceutical companies, so if you plan on making a carreer, this is also your best bet.
However, if you want to be more off the road, you can also choose to live in one of the eastern Islands like Vieques or Culebra. Choosing among these depends how isolated you want to be. Vieques is a bit more commercialized than Culebra, so if you want to live completely off the chart, Culebra is a good option. Bad side is that you need to take a 45min ferry to the island.
Another option also is the north-western part of the Island, namely Isabela, Arecibo, Hatillo, or the surfing capital of the world, Rincón hehe. Since there is a base in Arecibo, you can expect also many english-talking people, businesses and services, and also LOTS of beach fun like kayaking, snorkeling and scuba, surfing and plenty more.
So in essence, two options: going north-east or west:
EAST:
- Plenty of hotels and tourist activities
- Far enough from San Juan metro area, but close enough to the airport
- Plenty of american businesses
- Close to the Vieques and Culebra islands
WEST
- Not many american businesses, but a good deal of tourist attractions
REMEMBER: Puerto Rico is a small island, so no matter where you live, you can get anywhere you want in a short drive.
Let me know if this was helpful.
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