Despite being up-to-date with some of the most progressive road safety regulations, such as the ban on mobile phones, Puerto Rico features poorly in terms of road safety.
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Improving Healthcare By Increasing Your Iron Intake
It is has now been one year since the devastation of Hurricane Maria, and the Puerto Rican healthcare system is still rebuilding.
Read MoreTop Tips For Managing Your Money In An Uncertain Environment
Puerto Rico’s economy has seen its fair share of problems in recent years. From government debt problems to the end of tax breaks which used to benefit the territory, times have been a little tough here. And with Bloomberg reporting that there are still problems to come, it’s important to make sure your personal finance goals are updated to take into account the rough and tumble of these economic shifts. Luckily, there are plenty of ways in which you can ensure your money is managed well if you live in Puerto Rico. From investing to keep ahead of…
Read More5 Must-Have Traditional Puerto Rican Dishes
The flavor of Puerto Rico presents itself in many ways. You can find it in the way the people of this island nation love family, friends, and good conversation. It can be seen in the brightly-colored traditional clothing they wear and the fast-paced dance styles they prefer (merengue, plana, etc.). And it can be heard in their distinctive music, which blends world styles to create a sound that is uniquely Puerto Rican. But Here are just a few that you’ll have to try. Lechón. This island delicacy may be a bit…
Read MorePuerto Rican Recipes | Puerto Rican Food
Puerto Rican Kitchen Essentials If you go into the kitchen of a Puerto Rican person whether they live in San Juan, New York, Chicago or Florida, there are 10 items you will find in every one of those kitchens. You can’t cook Puerto Rican food for Puerto Rican Recipes if you don’t have these items. More Puerto Rican Recipes These are the essential items in any Puerto Rican Kitchen Pilon Tostonera Caldero Cafetera Colador Sazon Adobo Sofrito Recaito Pilon – Puerto Rican version of a mortar and pestel. Preferably made…
Read MoreBacardi Rum Tour Catano Puerto Rico
Founded by Don Facundo Bacardí Massó, who originated Barcadi Rum in 1862, Casa Bacardi in Catano, Puerto Rico is the worlds biggest rum distillery. The Bacardi family has made sure that you get this exact sense as soon as you walk into their gates. Not only is the free tour of the distillery entertaining and inebriating (you get two free Bacardi Rum cocktails at the end) but it’s also educational. You get to learn the history of the Bacardi family, no doubt one of the greatest names ever to walk the…
Read MoreLocal Dining Surprises in Puerto Rico
On my last visit to Old San Juan, just a short trip, the plan was to not have a plan. I instead dined on and shopped for and admired the beauty of whatever happened to present itself on my path. As is usually the case when travelling with a loose itinerary, I stumbled upon some very special places. Among them were some wonderful dining experiences, some in well known restaurants, others in hidden gems, and even some right out on the street. Here are some worth taking a chance…
Read MorePuerto Rico Chambers of Commerce
Puerto Rican Chambers of Commerce have been established in many cities throughout Florida and the United States. Below is a listing of most of the Puerto Rico Chambers of Commerce listed by area. Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico Misión: Fortalecer el desarrollo de sus constituyentes proveyendo conocimientos, representatividad multisectorial y protegiendo los valores y fundamentos de la libre empresa. Además fomentar el desarrollo socioeconómico sostenible de Puerto Rico y una mejor calidad de vida. Visión: Crear las condiciones socioeconómicas sustentables que potencien la competitividad de Puerto Rico, promoviendo la…
Read Morethe Origins of Plena y Bomba
The “plena” and “bomba” are still thriving in Puerto Rico. Like the Calypso from Trinidad, the “plena” is characterized by its simplicity and repetition, like all folkloric music, it is spontaneous expression of everyday occurrences. In Puerto Rico, it was influenced by people with African heritage. Themes included religion, local and national events, recipes, advice, and superstition. The philosophical element is also present. In other words, it embellishes themes that lure the imagination of the people. Plena y Bomba There are several theories as to the origins of this indigenous…
Read MoreThe History of the Paso Fino: a Classical Horse
The History of the Paso Fino: a Classical Horse By: Quentin Justice When Christopher Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, he found a continent without horses. After returning to Spain, upon his return to the Americas, he brought back mares and stallions from Andalusia and Cordela. These horses were a mixture of Andalusian, Barb, and the now-extinct Spanish Jennet. The resulting offspring of this mixture was a horse with a very smooth and comfortable gait suitable for the varied terrains of the New World. Because of a trait…
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