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Aguada Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

The western coastal valley region of Puerto Rico is home to the charming seaside city of Aguada. Officially founded in 1526, it has great historical significance as port for ships traveling from South America to Spain. Many rivers, including the Río Cañas, Río Culebra, Río Culebrinas, Río Grande, Río Guayabo, and Río Ingenio flow through its territory into the Mona Passage to the Atlantic Ocean. The city has seen nearly continuous population increases since its founding. Some of this has been attributed to the desertions of crew members and soldiers…

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

Puerto Rico
calle fortaleza old san juan puerto rico

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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The Highest Paid NYC MLB Players

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Francisco Lindor

The ten highest-paid Major League Baseball superstars have collectively doubled the overall yearly salary record in 2021. In 2020, $152 million was earned amongst the top-ten most significant contracts, but a considerable slew of contracts handed out has driven those salaries to an all-time high of $357 million. The New York Yankees and the New York Mets are responsible for some of these lavish contracts; let’s dig deeper into colossal paycheques New York’s finest are picking up. Francisco Lindor| New York Mets|$43.3 million Ahead of this season’s Opening Day, the…

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Puerto Ricans: Non-U.S. Persons With A Lower Tax Exemption

Nydia Menendez

by Estate Planning Attorney Nydia Menendez Our great forefather, Benjamin Franklin warned that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” One good example is the Estate Tax. The Estate Tax is levied on the value of a person’s worldwide assets at the time of death. Currently the Estate Tax has a $10 million exemption; adjusted for inflation the exemption is $11.7 million in 2021 (which is set to be reduced to $5 million by 2026, if not sooner). But, as is the case with…

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Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Emojis

Puerto Rico

While sending an email or text, emojis are becoming an important part of our daily chats. It is best to express feelings in expressionless texts. However, these emojis are basically digital icons or pictures with different emotions. In this modern world, it is one of the vital ways to lead a marketing campaign and build customer relations. These tiny images have a significant role in human psychology. They have the power to turn a negative context into a positive one and affect the human mind. Through your digital devices and…

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Eco-Friendly Meetings

Puerto Rico

This article first appeared on DiscoverPuertoRico.com Now more than ever, Discover Puerto Rico and its partners are committed to providing sustainable solutions that work for meeting professionals and the planet, too. Here are some smart ideas to help you lessen your meeting’s environmental footprint and benefit the local communities. Aerial view Puerto Rico’s Convention District. Book a Green Venue The lush rainforest isn’t the only thing that’s green: hotels and meeting venues around Puerto Rico are leading the industry in earth-friendly practices. Beyond being the most technologically advanced meeting venue…

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Core Benefits of Becoming a Truck Driver

Puerto Rico
truck driver

Over recent months there has been a lot of news about truck driving and the possibility of entering a career path such as this one. Of course, before you decide to take such a step, you need to weigh up whether it will be the right one for you. In the following blog post, we will be taking a closer look at a few of the main benefits that are worth discussing. Great Opportunity for Continuous Employment As you will be able to see already when you trawl through the…

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San Juan Puerto Rico: Cocktails Dinner and Dessert

Puerto Rico
Cocktails in Puerto Rico

Welcome to San Juan Puerto Rico A vacation is not a vacation unless you have treated your taste buds to some delectable cuisine and refreshing drinks. Welcome to San Juan Puerto Rico where cocktails dinner and dessert are taken seriously. Where you could be in for an experience that is intensely gratifying and mouth-watering what with the range of cuisine on offer being as authentic an assortment of food as you would have ever come across. There more than enough reasons why you would want to be out there in…

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Booking with eBooking.com

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ebooking

Visiting destinations in the United States is very different from visiting destinations in any other country in the world. The vast area of the nation holds hundreds of major cities, each with numerous attractions and lodging accommodations for every type of traveler. Figuring out where to go and what to do can be a daunting task, but travel websites like eBooking.com can make the planning easier. Here are some of the ways that booking with eBooking can help you with your trip. Finding The Right Accommodations In every major city…

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Puerto Rican Players In The MLB

Puerto Rico

The island of Puerto Rico, located in the Caribbean, has the fourth-most active players from Latin American jurisdiction in the MLB. The incorporated U.S. territory is part of a chain of islands that have seen over 200 players involved in the major leagues since 1942. Players who were either born or naturalized in Puerto Rico were initially allowed to sign with MLB outfits as free agents and were typically handed minor-league contracts ahead of their debut in the majors. In 1989, however, the league decided to include the nation on…

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