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el Convento Hotel Old San Juan

October 1, 2024October 24, 2024 Puerto Rico

A Charming Stay in San Juan Puerto Rico Imagine a destination as grand and storied as the “Isle of Enchantment” itself, nestled just steps away from historic landmarks and nightlife in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Old world charm and elegance meet contemporary comfort and luxury at Hotel El Convento. Built in 1646, it was the first Small Luxury Hotel of the World member in Puerto Rico and is the oldest member of the Historic Hotels of America. Within the walls of a 350-year-old former Carmelite convent, an air…

New 2025 RAM 1500 | The Strongest Ram 1500 Ever

October 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Puerto Rico

The 2025 Ram 1500 continues to solidify its position as one of the premier options in the full-size pickup truck segment. Combining bold exterior styling, a luxurious interior, and an impressive balance of performance and technology, this latest iteration of Ram’s flagship truck is designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers, from those seeking workhorse reliability to those wanting luxury and comfort. Here’s a detailed review covering the exterior, interior, performance, and overall impressions of the 2025 Ram 1500. Exterior Design: Rugged Yet Refined The 2025 Ram 1500…

Carretera 566 KM 1.2 Interior Barrio Saltos

October 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Puerto Rico

4 Bedroom 2 Bath House for Sale Asking $265,000 Orocovis PR 00720 CONSISTS OF 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, BALCONY, GAZEBO, DOUBLE CARPORT FOR 4 CARS, LARGE PATIO. SPECTACULAR VIEW! Construction Materials: Block, Concrete MLSID: PR9108719 Single Family Residence Beds: 4 Bathrooms: 2 SqFt: 1,739 Garage Spaces: 2 Built: 2006 Lot Size: 0.3 acres Heating: None Cooling: None Wilson Olmeda Aponte WOLMEDA REAL ESTATE Direct: (787) 867-1028

Minimizing Tax Liability On Death

October 1, 2024October 24, 2024 Puerto Rico

What Will Your Tax Liability be? When we die, most of us leave behind a fairly substantial and intricate web of assets and liabilities, including money, our home and our other possessions. In most jurisdictions, there arises a liability to tax on death that must be borne from the totality of the estate, and this can lead to a significant reduction of inheritance for our loved ones. Having said that, there are a number of ways in which liability to tax on death can be vastly reduced whilst still ensuring…

26th Annual National Cuatro Festival

September 27, 2024November 1, 2024 Puerto Rico

Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7pm Harris Theater at Millennium Park 205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL Welcome to the 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival! This year, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is thrilled to present “La Magia del Cuatro y Güiro” (The Magic of the Cuatro and Güiro) for its 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival. This unique concert will highlight the enchanting sounds of Puerto Rico’s cuatro music while also showcasing the güiro, a traditional percussion instrument integral to various Latin American music styles, particularly Puerto Rican folk genres…

Tembleque

September 26, 2024November 1, 2024 Puerto Rico

Back to Recipes Tembleque – Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding Tembleque is a coconut dessert pudding from Puerto Rico similar to blancmange and related to Latin American manjar blancos and Filipino maja blanca. It is one of the most popular desserts in Puerto Rican cuisine.

Bombazo Dance Co. | Bomba Dance Company

September 20, 2024November 1, 2024 Puerto Rico

Bombazo is New York’s leading Bomba dance company. A 501(c)- 3 non-profit Bronx-based drum and dance organization, whose mission is to preserve, educate and showcase traditional Bomba and Afro Caribbean and traditional folkloric elements. Founded and directed by Puerto Rican Native, Bomba master dancer, and choreographer: Milteri Tucker Concepcion. At Bombazo we further combine Bomba main ingredients and fuse them with classical, contemporary, and social styles of dance, thus, creating a new movement vocabulary while still preserving the authenticity of our culture. Bombazo has had the distinction to perform at…

Festival de la Pana

September 9, 2024October 27, 2024 Puerto Rico

Hoy comienza nuestro tercer día de festival A las 10:00am arrancamos con nuestro Certamen de Platos Confeccionados con Pana A la 1:00pm – La exhibición de Caballos de Paso Fino Puro Puertorriqueño A las 2:00pm – Nuestro famoso Concurso de Trovadores Te esperamos en el Trigésimo Sexto Festival de la Pana Loma de la Niña Mariana-Luz A. Vega Rodríguez

Ed Morales | Author Journalist Professor

September 8, 2024September 30, 2024 Puerto Rico

Ed Morales is an author and journalist who has written for The Nation, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and the Guardian. He was staff writer at The Village Voice and columnist at Newsday. He is the author of Fantasy Island: Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico (Bold Type Books), Latinx: The New Force in Politics and Culture (Verso Books 2018), The Latin Beat (Da Capo Press 2003) and Living in Spanglish (St. Martins 2002). In 2019 Latinx was shortlisted for the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding by the British Academy in London. In 2009, while a Columbia University Revson Fellow,…

Santa Isabel Puerto Rico: A Hidden Gem of the South

September 3, 2024October 27, 2024 Puerto Rico

Santa Isabel, a tranquil town located on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, is a place steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known as the “Tierra de Campeones” (Land of Champions) due to its rich agricultural history and the sporting spirit of its people, Santa Isabel offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity that makes it a charming destination for visitors. Founding and Early History Santa Isabel was officially founded on October 5, 1842. The town’s foundation is credited to Governor Santiago Méndez Vigo, who established Santa Isabel…

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