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The Best Products to Buy to Help Puerto Rican Small Businesses

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Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico in September 2017, many people have reached out to help. In turn, Puerto Rican businesses have also begun trying to help one another. As a result, we’ve seen increased products made or branded as “Puerto Rican” or “for Puerto Ricans.” These products include t-shirts, mugs, other merchandise, and food items like hot sauces or packaged snacks. If you’re looking to support Puerto Rican small business owners following this natural disaster, here is a list of the products to buy to…

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Top Tips for Buying a Beach House in Puerto Rico

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The flag of Puerto Rico nestled on the beach.

Puerto Rico is a place like no other. With its pleasant year-round temperatures, white, sandy beaches, and unique culture, one can only expect that visiting this glorious island would be on many people’s bucket lists. However, for some, seeing it only once may not be enough. A lot of people crave frequent trips. Well, buying a beach house in Puerto Rico might just give them the opportunity for a getaway whenever they please. Furthermore, having a second property here also allows owners to generate rental income. After all, this Caribbean…

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The Best Hidden Gem Golf Courses in Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico is all about sun, sea, sand, and the leisurely lifestyle of being on vacation! If you’re a golfer, chances are you’re well aware of the thriving resort scene in PR and the amazing golf that comes with it.  But there are a few hidden gem golf courses in Puerto Rico that aren’t quite the usual ones you may expect. There are the lesser-known courses we highly recommend playing a round on if you have some hours to spare!  El Legado Golf Club  Situated on the southeast coast, surrounded…

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Puerto Rico Solves a Worldwide Coffee Problem

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Our Story After hurricane Irma and Maria devastated the island on September 20, 2017, my family and I decided to move to Puerto Rico, work the land and help the island get back on its feet in any way that we could. We were coffee lovers back then and understood that the coffee industry is one that would not exist were it not for the coffee farmers that work day to day to give us that hot cup of coffee. So we decided to become coffee farmers. Did you know that…

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Enabling Continued Improvement to Road Safety in Puerto Rico

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The US Department of Transportation has recently announced the total allocation of $1.14 billion to repair bridges and roads in Puerto Rico and four other territories. The funding has been granted through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and, this fiscal year, $219 million will be made available to the territories. As well as promoting economic growth and creating new jobs, improving infrastructure in Puerto Rico will create more sustainable and resilient roads that are also safer for all users from large commercial truck fleets to more vulnerable cyclists and pedestrians. While Puerto…

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How to Immerse Yourself in the Culture of Puerto Rico

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With beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts, Puerto Rico is a popular tourist destination. Sightseeing is fun, but it won’t give you a true look at the rich and unique culture of the Island of Enchantment, as Puerto Rico is known. For that, you need a taste of how the local residents live. Meet the Locals The best way to meet Puerto Rican residents is to get out of the touristy areas. You can do that in a number of ways. Instead of staying at a chain hotel, try booking a…

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Puerto Rico Veterans Form Their Own American Legion Post

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Vazquez Post # 939, a Latino-focused veteran association, was recently launched in Chicago for Puerto Rico veterans. Formed by Marcos Torres, the group was named in honor of Jason Vazquez, a 25-year-old Puerto Rican soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2008. Torres wants the group to enhance representation and inclusivity, inform the non-veteran community of Puerto Rican culture, and champion the history of Latino soldiers through events, resources, and community partnerships. Lack of representation As he was growing up in Humboldt Park, Chicago, Torres noticed a lack of representation surrounding Puerto Rican veterans…

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“Cocobana” & “La Joya”: Puerto Rico’s best murals and street art

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Puerto Rico is a Latin American country that has plenty to offer visitors and citizens, as it has a number of appealing scenic locations as well as featuring some of the world’s most incredible natural beauty. However, it could be argued that there is nothing better than the street art scene and the murals that have since popped up all across the island in various places. Of course, there is no doubt that the art scene within Puerto Rico has managed to grow in the way that it has because…

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What You Need to Know Before Retiring in Puerto Rico

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What You Need to Know Before Retiring in Puerto Rico

Your retirement should be one of the very best times in your life, and it should offer you the freedom that you don’t have access to when you are harnessed with a full time day job. Many people look for retirement in a place where they can experience temperate climates and beautiful views. Puerto Rico can be an ideal place to spend your retirement but before you can make it happen there are a few things you really need to know.  Why You Should Retire to Puerto Rico  Puerto Rico…

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Puerto Ricans Fume as Outages Threaten Health Work and School

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Not a single hurricane has hit Puerto Rico this year, but hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. territory feel like they’re living in the aftermath of a major storm: Students do homework by the light of dying cellphones, people who depend on insulin or respiratory therapies struggle to find power sources and the elderly are fleeing sweltering homes amid record high temperatures. Power outages across the island have surged in recent weeks, with some lasting several days. Officials have blamed everything from…

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