Friday, March 9, 2012
What are the main foods they eat in puerto rico? Like signiture foods??|||Rice and beans, mofongo, tostones, red snapper, dorado (mahi mahi), lech贸n asa'o (barbecued pork), morcillas (blood sausage), pollo guisa'o (chicken stew), carne guis'谩 (beef stew), mariscos (seafood), 3 leches cake and some others.|||Rice and beans are eaten with almost all meals. Meats include cow, pork, chicken, goat, dove, and rabbit along with others.
They also eat all kinds of fish, octopus, crabs, and oysters.
Hope that helps, and if you need anymore information on Puerto Rico go to:
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/index.shtml|||Yellow Rice with Green Pigeon Peas , Roasted Pork, Pasteles, Alcapurrias, Bacalaitos, Mofongo..
www.welcome.topuertorico.org
www.gotopuertorico.com
I have been out of the u.s.a for three months. Is Puerto Rico part of the u.s.a? Can I report myself in Puerto Rico being a green card holder?|||Yes, Puerto Rico is a US territory. If you have your passport and residency documentation you should be able to go through US Immigration and Customs in Puerto Rico.|||YOu can get Danish green card and travel anywhere..its also easy
http://onabroad.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42&Itemid=34
Did anybody hear about the vote that's going to take place tommorrow? Congress is going to vote on whether to add Puerto Rico as a State in the U.S. or not. What do you guys think? Do you think Puerto Rico is going to be added?|||No, they're just voting to authorize a vote by the Puerto Ricans.|||no. i dont htink so theyve been talking about it forever and it still hasnt happened.|||They vote ABOUT every ten years and are usually divided. 33% want to be a state, 33% want to be independent and 33% want to remain a territory.
It's up to them, but I hope they join us. They're already Americans so why not get that electoral vote...|||Israel beat them to it.|||Depends on how many more votes the demoRats (liberals, socialist) need to have an anti filibuster majority. There are more people per capita living in public housing in Puerto Rico than anywhere else in the US.
I asked a girl from Puerto Rico if she wanted to hang out and she seemed to think I was asking something really serious. Like a date or something. Does that mean something different in Puerto Rico? I was just interested in hanging out as friends . . .|||maybe she's not interested, sorry. if someone wanted to hang, i'd be like sure.|||And that's a problem? Have sex with her if you can, man. Why do guys complain about stuff like that? W'the hell are ya, gay? tap dat a**, man
1) I am not a US citizen
2) I have a valid US driver license
3) I don't have a passport
Can I flight to Puerto Rico? How long ago did you last flew to PR and what identification you presented at the airport to go and come back? Please answer only if you are 100% sure of the answer, Its very important for me! Thank you very much.|||Sure you can... with a valid US license yo can get in and out of Puerto Rico - 100% positive - I currently live in PR but travel quite a bit for business. Traveling to US territories is the same as traveling with in the continental US. There is some talk to change this and require a passport to re-enter the US from the Caribbean and US territories with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), but the law for US territories has not passed. There is some talk that for 2010 or 2011 this law passes and then passport will be required to re-enter the US from US territories - but for now your are safe with a valid US license that is not expired.|||I am a us citizen from the virgin islands and all i needed was my id. But my mother is not a us citizen cause she's from st. martin and all she needed was her drivers license and her green card thats all she ever uses to get by anywhere. The last time she went was in July. But because of the new laws that are suppose to be coming out she's going to get her passport in Miami next month just to be on the safe side. You should probably think about getting yours too for future traveling. Hope this helps.|||I'm assuming that if you're NOT a US citizen, as you state, that you will need a valid passport of the country you are from if you are not flying from the US. If you are flying from a point within the US and you have a valid DL, you're probably ok.|||I just came back from PR 2 days ago and all I needed was my license. I am a US citizen.
Ok it's not going to happen in the NEAR future but I want to start looking into moving to Puerto Rico. So I need to know where to start to do my research about housing, careers, locations to avoid, and general NON-TOURIST information. It's not about a vacation, but about living everyday life there. So is there a website people should go to who plan to actually move to PR and live and not just vacation?|||I highly suggest the Rincon/Aguadilla area. Breathtaking beaches and nice surfing. I also suggest San Juan, excellent nightlife and culture (however, crime here is much higher than in Rincon, which is a very safe area, so beware).|||Honestly, the best way to go about this is to actually go there for a week, talk to locals, drive around and SEE the areas to know where you'd like to rent. Trying to figure all that out on a website is tough because a lot of times things are different when you actually get there in person. Specifically for Puerto Rico I would go in person because the zoning laws there are different than the states. You will have residential and industrial buildings all mixed up and literally in San Juan, you'll see nice apartment complexes right next door to buildings that have been condemned. In terms of employment, you should check into the laws surrounding legal employment in Puerto Rico. You can go to the government's website to get that info.|||Why don't you go on a quick vacation and talk to the people who live there. I was there for a week and a half last spring and loved it and I wasn't in the glitzy tourist areas, I was traveling cheap, lots of driving to destinations. The only hostel in PR is in Rincon and its pretty nice. The people are friendly and it seems like a nice area to live if you pick a good spot, (the nights were a little loud). Traveling in the southwest area of the island was a lot of open country, Cabo Rojo, Guanica, all nice places. Paradores are also cheap places to stay, its like a dorm style bed and breakfast. www.gotoparadores.com I stayed at Paradore Caribbean Paradise and ended up having dinner with one of the owners who splits her time between NYC and PR, she was very friendly and told me a lot about the country. Thats how everyone I spoke with was, especially at the places I was staying. Go down for 4-5 days and explore.|||i moved here a little over a year ago, to finish school so i knew where i was going and what to expect cause i had been travelling here all my life... what are the things that are important to you? do you prefer a metropolitan atmosphere? are you straight country? do you want a mix of both? those are things to think about...
you're best bet is to come down here on vaca and really explore... outside of the touristy areas and see what kind of atmosphere you'd like...
not like me but if you are really interested post that you are and we can talk about it some more- i'll send you my e-mail or facebook... i can really identify with what you are going through and have a few friends down here who do as well....
good luck!|||we have a beach house place in naguabo,east of the island for rent in a good price. you can call the Office at 408-910-0544|||travel in an army car, don't get caught with drugs, learn Spanish, etc.
I was just reintroduced to my puerto rrican culture like 4 years ago and since then i have been into reggaeton,Bachata,and all that i am trying to plan a trip to puerto rico how much does it usally run you...where to stay and things to do let me know???|||Wow thats cool, Good for you! Its defintiely a good idea to come see the land of your roots & you will enjoy it too b/c its gorgoeous :) If you are flying from the east coast US the r/t plane ticket will cost about $350-$500, from anywhere else it might be more. Hotel obviously depends on where you stay & for how long & when. High season is Nov-April & the hotels will cost more $$. San Juan is expensive but you can find cheaper hotels there too, around $80 is cheap in SJ. I would suggest renting a car because there is so much to do & see on the enire island, but that would cost more $$. You can stay outside of SJ too. Dorado, Fajardo, Rincon, Ponce.. etc are all nice areas too. Just search around on the internet & see what you like. Spending money also depends how you spend. You can eat cheap in PR, there are roadside food stands everywhere, but if you like fancy restaurants you will need more $$. While you there, you can visit Old San Juan & el Morro Fort, the Bacardi Factory tour, El Yunque rain forest, Vieques & the Biobay, Camuy caves, Arecibo telescope, Caguana or Tibes indian park, Seralles Castle in Ponce, & more.. Enjoy :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ鈥?/a>
http://www.gotopuertorico.com/|||I live in puerto rico,its beautiful, cool and everything but its too expensive.If you want to go here you should search for money.It may cost a 500 dollars the airplane and like 1,000 or 2,000 for food , hotel and excursions.I recommend you not to stay in a hotel in san juan because is too expensive but if you have money good luck
I am just wanting more info about the University of Puerto Rico and if they have a good program for zoology majors?|||Hi! I studied in the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, and I think they may have a good program in which you can gain experience because they have a Zoo on campus. Many students work like volunteers in there. You can check at www.uprm.edu
good luck!
Okay, I am curious about something. Places like Guam and Puerto Rico have delegates that can vote for the Presidential nominee, but why are they able to? Neither one of them can take part in the Presidential election in November, so what is the reason that they can take part in the primaries?|||Probably because they are not necessarily PART OF, the US
more CONTROLED BY, the US....
not for sure, just kind of a shot in the dark, but we kind of wanna keep them happy,
But we don't want to give them much real say in our government, they can decide on which members of parties may be able to run but not which party will take office...
once again not sure why...good question though, be interesting to find out...|||they are US territories. As for why they can vote in the primaries and not in the general election I don't know|||Because primaries just say who will be NOMINATED, they still have to be voted for. So it is an internal party thing, not a national thing, per se. So they can do what they want, like saying the third phone call suggestion from Tibet will decide who our nominee is. You just don't vote for the nominee if you don't want them. You aren't FORCED to be in the party.|||They always have been , just never mattered before.|||Because they are American territories representing American citizens who live in those territories. Then those people will vote by absentee ballot in November and will be represented by their home states.|||they are possessions of the u.s. but the thing is they can't vote for the president. figure that out.
We're young retirees and like to get out and see things. We've never been to Puerto Rico. We will not go back to Florida or Mexico, and have heard Puerto Rico might be a good option. Compare the cons of Puerto Rico with the cons of Jamaico if you want also.!|||Hmm! Why NOT to winter vacation in Puerto Rico? Now that’s a thought-provoking question so let me have a go at it:
1. Since the US dollar is the currency, plus the fact that everything has to be brought in by air or cargo ship, prices can be high.
2. If you’re used to the New York subway, you’ll be disappointed by our “urban train”. It’s spotlessly clean and graffiti-free.
3. Driving is a “laissez-faire” activity here. Driving “rules” tend to be driving “suggestions”.
4. Once you get out of San Juan (and you MUST), not everyone in the countryside speaks English.
5. It’s impossible to find root beer, Maxwell House coffee, or black licorice.
6. The concept of “time” is relative. A sign saying “Closed from 12 to 1” actually means “Closed from 12-ish to 1-ish”.
7. Winter daytime temperatures average about 80-85F with sunny skies so you might get a sunburn.
8. Road signs post distances in kilometers, not miles, so you may get confused. Not to worry though, since speed limits are posted in miles, not kilometers.
9. If you are a racist, you won’t find any kindred spirits here so you may feel a bit lonely.
10. Don’t even think of drinking several cups of Puerto Rican coffee at one sitting. It’s guaranteed to keep you awake for the next day or so.
I hope my list convinces you NOT to come visit us and head over to Jamaica!
I am Traveling to Pennsylvania June 23rd - 25th and want to site see Puerto Rico for a few days but Im coming from the caribbean.|||Yahoo fare chaser is the best I have found, but we are flying to san Juan April 28th and found flying out of Newark is cheapest, 99 one way!!
Found it on Yahoo fare chaser.|||Travelling out of Philly is definitely the cheapest but if you can, newark or JFK will be even cheaper. Expedia generally has the best rates. Report Abuse
|||Always check the internet first.|||First, check the Internet Travel sites, Orbitz, Expedia, or Travelocity. They should give you fares ordered by price. If you can make it to New York, check with Jet Blue, they have extremely cheap flights if you are willing to travel late at night. Lastly, try those on-demand price (you name the price, they name the flight if available) sites like Priceline.
I would like to know if the centurion card is also available or have been issue in Puerto Rico, Not the black card issued from banks like the one from banco popular but the centurion issued by american express.|||Although most stores in Puerto Rico would accept any card, including American Express, you might not get the full range of benefits from the Centurion Card.
In 1898, US troops invaded the island of Puerto Rico, took over the Spanish government and established a military regimen. Sounds familiar? 108 years after that, we are a US territory, technicaly a colony. We are US citizens and share some constitutional rights. What do you know about this relation?|||The ignorance in the US about Puerto Rico is remarkable.
1.Puerto Rico along with Cuba remained the last autonomous regions of Spain until 1898
2. Puerto Rico was invaded by the US in July 1898, US naval ship bombed San Juan and many civilians died.
3.US imposed a military colony regime that lasted almost 50 years, also imposed a statutory citizenship.
4. The nationalist revolts of the 30's and 40's convinced the US that Puerto Rico was never going to be assimilated like Hawaii did, that annexation was impossible due to the strong national identity of Puerto Ricans and the fact that Puerto Ricans were fighting the colonial regime since the invasion.
5. In July 25 1952 Puerto Rico finally achieves a self governing status. A constitution is voted and established. The official name of the government will be : Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico ( translation: Puerto Rican Free Associated State) (This state was inspired by the Irish Free State before Ireland became a full sovereign state in 1948)
6. Puerto Rico's self government was recognized by the United Nations in 1953.
Puerto Rico is a nation , it is a latin american country, no doubt about it. it has a common language and history with Cuba and the rest of Latin America and a culture of it's very own that makes puerto ricans unique. Puerto Rico has an olympic team and competes in all international events as a nation. Puerto Rico has won many international events including 4 times the crown of Miss Universe. A puerto rican movie was nominated for an Oscar as Best Foreign Film in 1989 for "Lo que le paso a Santiago".
Puerto Rico's current political status is that of a self governing commonwealth associated with the US (this status does not make it part of the US).This current status is not permanent and it's self determination is recognized by the United Nations. This status has helped puerto ricans enjoy some benefits while the US has had 2 military bases, and protection of US commercial interests which makes Puerto Rico an important export market for US products.|||Don't want to know anything about it. Wish it never happened|||rosie perez is already wearing this point out, by the way. u have no rights, deal with it.|||I know you freaks don't pay any taxes. and need to start ponying up|||probably very little
,judging by a lot of the answers|||"In 1898, Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War, under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, ending 400 years of Spanish colonial dominance. At the turn of the century the U.S. had established a military government with an appointed American governor to direct the new territory.
Puerto Rico鈥檚 relationship with the U.S. Federal Government, as defined by the Constitution of 1952, is in many respects, similar to that of any other state. Matters of currency, defense, external relations and interstate commerce are within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Federal Government. The U.S. Constitution as well as most laws passed by Congress are applicable in Puerto Rico. Residents of the island however, do not pay federal income taxes and do not vote for President. The Commonwealth also has complete fiscal autonomy and residents pay local commonwealth taxes. The island is represented in Congress by a Resident Commissioner elected every four years; currently the Honorable Luis Fortu帽o. The Resident Commissioner cannot vote on the House floor but otherwise enjoys all of the rights and privileges of any other member of Congress."
Now, what is your point? Your question neglects to state all the facts, like the fact that it was ceded to the US as part of a treaty agreement with Spain.
As far as I know, relations between the two are pretty good.|||We know that in your last referendum you refused stateship and Independence, preferring to remain a territory. We know that the mezzanine in the House is closed because of attacks by Puerto Rican malcontents.
We know that in the US you and your children can avail yourself of Affirmative Action advantages over US citizens.
I find it interesting however that you trace the history of your island back only to the Spanish rule. The history of Puerto Rico is much older than that.|||I guess I'm not an "average" American since DH and his family grew up in Guanica, where some of the American troops landed. You, apparently, are an independista. DH and his family, including the ones still on the island, are adamantly opposed to your philosophy. It would be tragic on so many levels for Puerto Rico if it were to become independent. However, I would be more than happy to see it happen. Unfortunately for you and I, every time the citizens of the island are asked to vote for independence, they overwhelmingly vote "no." Perhaps they don't want to become a state because they don't want to pay federal taxes. Can't have the rights without the responsibilities. I was appalled as was my husband's family whenthe last governor removed all American flags from all government offices, including federal. So, too, were many in Puerto Rico because small riots broke out. Do you wish to discuss any specifics or does this cover it?|||I am aware of this relation and would prefer it not to have happened. Puerto Ricans get all the perks of being US citizens, but do not have to pay the taxes.|||I know the Puerto Ricans are a proud people,and should have the right to be self governing.As of now they are a protectorate of the U.S.A. They follow our laws and have all the rights of natural citizens.Our tax dollars are spent to support this country.With that in mind,I think they should,A>ceede they're natioal convictions and accept Statehood,or pay taxes to the U.S. inreturn for the support and military protection they have enjoyed for so many years.|||The U.S. was kicked out of Cuba, but Puerto Rico has been unable to get rid of the invader, something like Iraq.
Before the U.S., Spain was the invader who had no right to turn the country over to the invading U.S.|||Most Americans know little about Puerto Rico. Your facts are generally true, but here is some additional context:
In 1898, America defeated Spain in the Spanish American War, with America defeating Spanish troops and fleets in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Phillipines. Under the negotiated peace treaty, Spain gave America control of Phillipines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
America established a provinicial government in Puerto Rico, and PR eventually became an organized territory. As such, its citizens became American citizens, with the same rights and responsibilities of all US citizens (protected by US military, pay US taxes, subject to be drafted, etc). However Puerto Rican athletes do not compete as members of the US team at Olympic games - Puerto Rico fields its own team, for whatever reason (could never understand why PR gets its own team but DC does not).
Puerto Rico has had numerous votes on statehood and independence, and every single time they voted to remain a US territory.|||Puerto Rico is a commonwealth
The US citizenship of puerto ricans is a second class citizenship that can be revoked by a congress law since PR association with the US is not a permanent one. That is why PR is not part of the US -do not vote, do not pay federal taxes,etc.. -, it is simple.
The relationship between both countries was established thru a pact in 1952 after a miserable colonial period where puerto ricans suffered the oppresion of the US military rule for many decades[something like what is happening now in Iraq].The most known revolts [ you can search this in google or yahoo anytime] are Massacre of Ponce (March 1937), Massacre of Rio Piedras (October 1935)and the Jayuya uprising that lead to the bombing of the town by US airplanes October 30 1950.
Many do not know about this facts.|||Judging from the answers received, I would say very little is known and what little is said is mostly biased and racist. The relationship is very complicated because Puerto Rico had achieved a higher degree of autonomy under Spain and Puerto Ricans truly are a different People with Spanish as their first language a very different perspective of life. Puerto Rico has been a territory for so long because it is one of the major markets for US goods and because of military goals of the US.
I'm taking a week-long cruise on Royal Caribbean to Puerto Rico and I've never been on a cruise so I'm not really sure what to expect.
What were your experiences with Royal Caribbean?
What are the prices like for food on board? Are any meals included in price? Are the drinks (alcoholic, of course) expensive or cheap? Also, if you have any other suggestions or tips that would be great! |||I'm Puertorican, and I can tell you about cruises, I've been on more than 10 cruise ships, and they are great!. Royal Caribbean is not the best cruise line but its sure one of the best out there, they'll take good care of you. The best part of a cruise ship is the food, so make sure you starve before you get in to one, because you will gain at least 15 lbs, the food is free everywhere, except on the cruise ship's exclusive restaurants, but on the ticket you will be granted "free" meals on the cruise ship's main restaurant (the really big one) where you will be assigned a permanent table with people you don't know, so pray they are fun, they will be your dinner companions for the entire stay; so if you are not into that kind of dynamics, you will have to pay some extra to get into a restaurant where you won't have to deal with that. But there's tons of free food everywhere at ALL TIMES, its an all you can eat routine, there's the top deck buffets, where most people go to get their breakfasts and lunches, and some of the cruises have Johnny Rockets that are free. Now for the drinks, they are not free, you'll have to pay for sodas and alcohol, some offer drink packages before you get on board. Now, there's a lot to do on the cruise ship, tons of activities, out on the deck, mini golf (if its a new cruise), ice skating, movie cinema, theater, arcade, spa, gym. The pool is salty, so its sea water, there's bingo games (good money), CASINO, there's shows every night, dancers, magic shows, shopping, dance clubs. Well, and of course you get to go to different places with a moving hotel, there's tours that you have to pay extra, but they are really expensive, sometimes hiring a taxi cab is way cheaper and far more adventurous. Most of the islands you'll visit are mostly either jewelry or the beach, it all depends on what you're looking for, don't expect a city, the small islands are very small, and basically most of them just offer natural sightseeing, they are pretty much the same, but the beaches are to die for!. Now PR is quite different from the small islands, we are one of the most crowded places on Earth, and have more roads and concrete per/sq mile than any other country in the Caribbean, you'll need more than a day to see PR, its pretty crazy, and there's tons to do in here, we have the beaches, Old San Juan is great, but its not everything, its more like a historical site, but we have great shopping (Plaza Las Americas) and modern San Juan is a vibrant city with lots of activities and nightlife. Well, thats not all but I hope I gave you a little insight of what to expect. But do it, you won't regret it.|||I took a cruise on Royal Carribean. The ship was called Monarch of the Seas
AWESOME SHIP THOUGH
you get a card and um yeah|||i have many times my dad is a crazy photagrapher he goes all round the world and i gotta go with him......UGHLEZZZZ|||I've been on two Royal Caribbean cruises. All the meals are included, beside a few restraunts (like a couple of them you have to pay for). I'm not sure about the alcoholic beverages.. I know they give you free coffee, juices and water.
It is a great cruise line! You'll enjoy it! :)|||i went on a royal caribbean cruise with my family to cozumel, jamacia, and the grand cayman, and it was amazing. all the food is included, and is AMAZING, but alcohol isnt included. i'm not sure about the prices because i cant drink, but i dont think it was really really expensive to have a drink with your dinner. the bedrooms and bathrooms are pretty small, unless you get a suite, but it shouldnt be too bad with just a couple people. we survived in a room with a queen bed and bunkbeds and a pullout couch with 5 people. and really, you probably won't be in the room too much as there is a TON of stuff to do on board. you'll have a lot of fun!|||Ive never been sorry but any food is elegant or at least thats what my mom told me |||i have been on a royal caribbean cruise it was so much fun! i hear PR is beautiful but i went to the bahamas. drinks are about 7.50 on the island and you cant take any alcohol back on the ship:( food is included in your ticket however the drinks are not. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/allaboutcr鈥?/a>|||I have been on Royal Caribbean three times and my experience with them has been extrodinary. They are the best cruise line, in my opinion. The drinks aren't too cheap, about $5-$7 each, but if your young and beautiful like me then you will find that you get a lot of free drinks ;) I had a bartender that would bring me a free drink everytime he say me, no matter where I was or what time of day it was.
San Juan is a nice island. If your|||I have never been on a Royal Caribbean cruise but my wife and I have been on 6-7 cruises over the last 10 years. Been to Puerto Rico several times. Do not miss spending some time in Old San Juan. Tour the old fort and enjoy the quaint old shops. Do not choose the fancy gourmet looking eating places but instead look for where the locals eat. It may not look fancy but our experience is these small places have the best food on the island. Enjoy your cruise!
I am leaving for Puerto Rico this Saturday. The weather report says the entire time I am there and I know it's hurricane season. So is taking a pair of wellies a good idea? And is it better to bring a lot of shorts or a lot of jeans?|||Hurricane season doesnt start til June 1st & even then its unusual to get any hurricanes until later. There will probably be rain, but I doubt it will rain the whole time.You don't need the rain boots, it is warm so people normally dont mind getting their feet wet. Sneakers might be better. Also it will be hot, so shorts are good. But jeans & nice pants(if you go anywhere) are good for the evening when its a little cooler & mosquitoes come out, so bring a few also|||puerto rico its mostly sunny and hot humidity days in the summer. cool and breeze in the spring.
hurricane season over here its around august, september and november. the summer its considered hurricane season, but puerto rico summers are normally very hot and good weather for the beach.
i recommend summer comfy clothes and not rainy clothes, rain boots over here are no good, unless u want to go to el yunque, but otherwise u rain boots are not necessary. i suggest sandals, flip flops for the beach and good sport walking snickers/tennis shoes for walking distance.|||I would not say silly just not necessary. 2 jeans,t-shirts,shorts, slippers, sneakers,sun block (about 50 spf.). Use lots of aloe lotion, sold at local Walgreens. Lots of cotton shorts and shirts. Try some of the sandwiches in some local bakery, they are awesome.El Cubano, especially . Instead of wellies bring a good pair of beach slippers, the ones that close your foot in. Don`t worry about anything, hurricanes are still far off. Have a good time.|||The thing is... it might rain, but showers are usually very short.. you might look a bit silly in wellies with a clear blue sky.
Plus they weight a ton... better off just sticking to a good pair of tennis shoes made of materials that dry quickly.
You're also better off bringing more shorts than jeans since even when it does rain it's hot. Bring some jeans for going out at night or where more modest attire is required (church)|||If you think you will need them, just bring them, it doesn hurt. But many people here prefer sandals. Both shorts and jeans is what almost everybody here wears. Except of course, for nice restaurants or going out to a nice place at night. Enjoy your trip!|||It's a good idea to bring all the rain protection you want, I used to wear a raincoat whenever it was pouring, and rain boots too, so there, now you know that you won't be the first nor the last..LOL Have Fun|||Although Hurracaine season starts in June ussually we see the first by August. We have rain events (of different intensity) through the year, but we do not use rain boots. The only rubber boots you may see here are those for construction workers while doing certain tasks.|||That is very, very silly and everyone will laugh at you, LOL.
It is extremely hot,
bring shorts,
tanks, and an air conditioner :)|||I would say no....it only rains for about 5-10 minutes, and then it dries up in like 10 minutes. I'd say bring shorts, and capris, jeans might be too hot but idk it just depends.|||Leave the boots at home. Take a lot of shorts but do bring jeans they're good for anything like going to the store, clubing or just relief from the mosquitos.|||Nobody use rain boots in PR but you can bring them if you want. It's going to be hot though. And usually showers last 15-20 min.|||Hurricane seasons start June 1st, are you planning to be on a forest (El Yunque) or a river , maybe you will needed.|||Unless you're going to work in them ..Yes it's silly...|||yes!
I will always travel to Puerto rico for business. each time for at least two months, not more than 3 months. the detailed suggestion will be appreciated.|||Hello. In Puerto Rico people dont use the term flat. I think you are talking about an apartment or a condo correct? Ok here is a good website to help you. Its the biggest classified site in PR & it has some english. I am not sure of your citizenship, but you I am sure as long as your are allowed to stay in PR for a few months at a time then you should be able to rent a place, but you should talk to officials to be sure. You might have a hard time finding a place to rent for only 2 or 3 months. You can check vacation rental properties & see if they will give you a good deal since its a longtime stay. Otherwise most apts have a 6 month or 1 year contract. Goodluck!
http://clasificadosonline.com/
I leave for Puerto Rico on the 15th. What should I do?|||Old San Juan, Arecibo Observatory and Camuy Caverns, El Yunque Rainforest, Flamenco Beach on Culebra Island|||Don't just stay in San Juan and metro area. Go around the island. Boqueron is a beautiful beach area with a fluorescent bay Villa Parguera. Many places to stay Boquemar , Cabins by the beach at the beach itself.
Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja is an amazing beach as well you can drive there and come back to the metro area.
Mar chiquita is another amazing beach.
Take a trip around the island look up paradores isla (small bed and breakfast type) the food is incredible. You can go around the Island in a day.|||Go to a store in Old San Juan called "The Butterfly People"
http://www.butterflypeople.com/
It's beautiful.|||Go to El Yunque National Forest....also the Arecibo Observatory, its the worlds largest radio and radar telescope. Oh....and stay at the Ritz Carlton in San Juan...badass hotel!
I am going to puerto rico with my family, mainly to snorkel. are the riptides bad there? when does the hurricane season officially end with no possibility of another hurricane until the next season, if at all? Are there a lot of jellyfish? Are there any other considerations that i need to keep in mind? Thank you for all of your answers!!!|||Snorkeling here is more or less same as other places.
* Not many jellyfish, not a major issue.
* Hurracaine season ends in November, but we have seen storms or hurracaines in December.
Try to visit Culebra or Vieques, very clear beaches for snorkeling.|||Hi,
I am a diver and a snorkeler. First of all, use sunscreen or a t-shirt. Your back and arms will toast and you won't even know it. Secondly, it's wise to tow a white bleach bottle or a gallon water bottle so as to warn boaters or jet skiers you're in the water. I use a surf leash to tow a white bleach bottle behind me. If you're good swimmers, life preservers may not be needed, but if there's anyone in your party that is a weak swimmer, buy one of those 3$ noodles at K-Mart or Walmart, it'll keep you afloat, and won't interferer with your snorkeling.
Now, all beach areas are not alike. Some do have strong currents. I have found that the best snorkeling time is in the morning. In the Rincon side (Western Side) of the island, the currents change at mid day, the wind picks up and the water gets cloudy at noon. This is not a black and white rule, but a tendency. Sometimes the water is calm and clear all day.
Keeps your eyes open for signs on the beach that advertise strong currents. It's best to go with buddy or a group. Buy one of those disposable underwater cameras, some stuff in the water is way cool. Last year while doing a beach clean up for Surfrider in Rincon we stumbled across a cannon, about 150 yards from the beach, and no one had a camera.
I always take a dive bag and pull out plastics and any small trash that makes its way to the water. I want to do my small part to keep our reefs clean.|||Well it depends where you are going to snorkle... in the north is more dangerous because the sea is more rough.
you most likely wont see sharks or anything like that.
so overall its pretty safe.
they only place that is a bit dangerous is the Mona Isl. on the west. because the currents from the atlantic and caribbean meet.|||The west side is more for surfers as the water is more difficult to swim/snorkel in. Fajardo is very nice-mainly the beach named Seven Seas and the beach near the Receriba- Reserves and the Lighthouse.
I keep telling Puerto Rican friends of mine that Puerto Rico is not a country because to be a country you must have a President, Prime Minister, etc...but they keep insisting it's a country!|||Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. Since its not a state.... its not a state. But its not a country either. Its a commonwealth.
Look up coomonwealth that will explain it in any search engine, but its not a country and its not a state.
**update**
Lets remember a few years back they voted to be a state. It only lost by 2%. I dont think everybody in puerto rico wants to be an independant country. Plus it will never happen.|||Im mixed with puerto rican yo soy Boricua. Puerto Rico is a commowealth and it is also a territory so that explains its apart of the (U.S) if you live in america and you come vist P.R you dont need a passport just show your ID basically Facts: puerto rican consider thereself as a us citizen. THANKS! Report Abuse
|||its called self determination|||it once was a country, now is a part of the u.s., but puerto ricans (true boriqua's) like to still consider it it's own country.|||You're right. Its stated as a territory, they have all the same laws that are in the US except they control their own local affairs.|||The last I knew it was classified as a "protectorate."
Some Puerto Ricans have long wanted it to be a country of its own and so have a lot of mainland Americans. Some of the former have been pretty militant. A few tried to assassinate Harry Truman once. Secret Service agents killed them, but one of them got so far as the back stairs to where he was.
I don't know why the federal government hangs onto it. I have been told that the Puerto Ricans have voted to stay with the US when they've had the chance to decide.|||Puerto Rico is considered a Commonwealth. "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico...(Associated Free State) Puerto Rico is NOT an independent country, but a non-incorporated territory, belonging to the US, but not a part of the US. Even though federal US law is applicable, Puerto Rico is not a state & has no voting representation in US law. You are technically right, but you may want to look at it from another perspective.
P.S. There is a big movement in PR to become an independent country...so maybe that's where their coming from?|||Puerto Rico has never been a country. It was founded by the Spandiards, who killed off the natives. They had the territory until the Spanish American War, which they lost.
The Puerto Ricans themselves don't want statehood, and they will be independent within our lifetime. Puerto Ricans have resoundingly rejected statehood, during 3 recent special elections. How much more US taxpayer money are we going to waste on yet another special election, when we already know the answer?|||Puerto Rico is Commonwealth of the United States. It is a second class State in he USA.
EVERYONE,
WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMEN AND DEMAND THAT PUERTO RICO BECOME THE 51st State.
I plan on becoming a medical coder and biller, and I want to know if I Receive my degree in a college in New york city would my degree be valid in Puerto Rico? How much would I earn? Please help,, thank you!!|||You would have to take a 'Revalida'. Which is similar to what we know as a State Licensing Exam.
You may be asked to take a short course since there have been many changes in procedures abd insurance which are being implemented right now. You will probably be started at minimum wage is $7.25 here. It takes 6 months to 2 years before you are offered 'Permanencia'. Which makes it a Permanent position with benefits and insurance.
When is the best time to travel to Puerto Rico? What month/months?|||Late spring is a good time to go. That said, the average high temperatures is in the low to high 80s F every month of the year. Although it would be wise to avoid going from July through October because of the hurricane season, the reality is that the risk of facing bad weather is fairly low.|||If you want to do a lot of sightseeing then don't go during the Winter Holidays. Everything except El Morro and el Yunque will be closed for Christmas and 3 Kings and not just for those days but pretty the whole month.
Other then that just avoid Hurricane season.|||Definitely go during the Christmas/New Years. No matter where you are, there is tons of things to do. Kayaks,tours,beaches, and not sweltering hot. I'm in PR now, I live here, and it gets as high as the 80s.
One negative to going in the Winter is that not as many things are open during the holiday. But if you don't want it to be too hot, this is a good time.
I am moving with my children within a year to Puerto Rico. They both attend elementary school and the oldest is in the mild to high functioning autism spectrum. I will be seeking a job as an English elementary school teacher. I heard that the best areas in Humacao are Barrio Tejas and Barrio Mabu. I would truly appreciate your honest response. Thank you and have a blessed day!|||Well Humacao is near Fajardo....a City in the Country....has a Branch of the Universidad de Puerto Rico...(state Public University)
Quiet area
check it out @
www.endi.com
www.gotopuertorico.com|||Have you seen this pages:
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/city/hum鈥?/a>
http://www.east-net.com/odalis/humacao.h鈥?/a>
I have to do a presentation on Puerto Rico for a class, and I need to include a section about the colonial impact on Puerto Rico. However, I cannot find much online. Maybe I could say something about how they are a US territory? Can you please help me? Thank you!|||Well being from Puerto Rico and living here as well our entire history as a national people has been under colonial rule. From 1493-1898 Puerto Rico was a colony of Spain and that is where we acquired almost all of our cultural costumes and of course our language. Despite us being a U.S. territory, the majority of Puerto Ricans speak only Spanish. After the Spanish-American War(in 1898), Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States and we have been a U.S. colony ever since.|||Either you are DUMB AS SH*T or you are a F#@KING LIAR.. If you "cannot find much online" the you are either TOO STUPID or too LAZY to know about GOOGLE because there are TWENTY TWO MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND (22,400,000) hits on GOOGLE if you enter PUERTO RICO POLITICAL HISTORY.
The problem with really STUPID people like YOU is.. THEY THINK EVERYONE IS AS DUMB AS THEY ARE... When I see that "I have looked everywhere" that tells me THEY HAVE NOT EVEN LOOKED AT ALL and they think INSULTING MY INTELLIGENCE is the way to get ME do to THEIR HOMEWORK.
DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK.. This string is CARIBBEAN TRAVEL.. it is not "YOUR HOMEWORK DONE WHILE YOU WAIT".|||Spanish colonial influence can be seen in the architecture of numerous houses and buildings in Puerto Rico.
I know the most obvious places might be in San Juan or the beach areas, but does anybody know any unique spots in the country that would be perfect for a destination wedding.
Are there any nice areas or resorts that coould be accomodating for around 60-70 people.
Also if there are any planners, or wedding specialists in Puerto Rico who you have used then please us know as it will really help. We havent been there before but we think it would be an ideal location for a destination wedding.|||When i went with my fiancee, we went to this lighthouse at the very edge of a beautiful cliff in a place called Cabo Rojo. It's about 2 hours away from San Juan, and is beautiful! Actually where i proposed :) Should look it up|||I have been to that destination mentioned above and it is stunning. I also have been to Rincon beach and that is also a fantastic setting. If you are lokking for a more private area then Cabo Rojo would be better as it's quite far from the capital.
However, a lot of weddings in Puerto Rico take place at beaches because the weather and scenery is so beautiful and you can get many hotels, especially at Rincon beach that deal with weddings and can be very helpful in organising. I'm sure also they will recommend any planners that you are looking for and will most likely cater for you instead of hiring an independant company.
There are other people you can look for e.g. a wedding photographer and I know one person name Jose Febus who has done beautiful work at weddings. He works weddings all over PR and is easy to work with.
I know it's a bit of a distance, but are there boats that go from Puerto Rico to Martinique? I don't know if they would be more expensive than a plan, but hopefully that's not the case.
Thanks.|||It is possible to travel to Martinique by boat from the nearby islands of Guadeloupe and Dominica. Some ferry lines offer daily service while others provide service on only certain days of the week. Both passenger and passenger/motor vehicle ferries are available.
Here are some links"
http://www.brudey-freres.fr/article.php?鈥?/a>
http://caribbean-direct.com/Martinique-D鈥?/a>|||Cruise ships passing through PR and Martinique.
Contract a yatch or sail boat at San Juan or Fajardo Marina to get you there.
I want to send my girl some flowers and she is currently in San Juan, Puerto Rico. How do I find a local florist that I can order with?|||Try the following website: Superpagespr.com
Check for 鈥淔loristerias" around San Juan area ( Note: Flowershop means Florister铆a in Spanish). Attached you will find one supplier link however you have plenty options: http://www.superpagespr.com/mobile/puerto-rico/ps/lang-ES/tid-7/terms-1965361/Galindo+Flowers++Creations.html
Is beginning of July a good time to visit Puerto Rico in terms of weather?|||This is a tropical island, there is the potential for rain every day. It's no more rainy in July than it is in March, but it is hotter. The daytime high will average in the mid 90s. The thing about rain here is that its pretty much unpredictable. I've seen days with an 80% chance of rain give not one drop. Also it can be raining here, but not 3 miles from here. I've seen it raining across the street, but none on my side! It's highly unpredictable is my point. As for hurricane season we haven't seen a hurricane since the 1990s, and the peak time is after August,September and October.
The begining of July is when the local beach season is in full swing, the most popular public beaches will be crowded and there will be more locals taking their own vacations. Personally I take my summer vacation to the mountains, and keep my beach days to mid week during this time of the year.|||July will be in the rainy season, and hurricane season.
Be prepared for some stormy weather, Depending on
how long you will be there, you should also get good
weather too. eg. if you are there for a week, it could
be rainy most of the week, however if you are there
for a month, you should have nice weather at least
3/4 of the time.
Check weathernetwork.com. They have averages for
temps and rain for everywhere|||With GLOBAL WARMING the storms are getting earlier and stronger.. just look at the tornados in the midwest. JUly is HOT and HUMID and if the water temp keeps going up, hurricaine season looks to be vicious this year.. Here is the old rhyme for you to remember
JUNE.......... TOO SOON
JULY........ STAND BY
AUGUST... ALMOST
SEPTEMVER... REMEMBER|||We went in mid-July a few years ago. It was hot and humid, but we didn't encounter any rain (although we did see a few fierce-looking rainclouds!).|||it should be extremely hot during the summer. try to visit PR in the WInter|||yes..iam going in july as well.
I want to chat with people that live in Puerto Rico and Florida about education for children with special needs, regular education, and vacation.|||I live and teach in Puerto Rico. Let's chat.|||you can chat at www.foropr.com Report Abuse
|||Hi , there is another chat in puerto rico, a healthy chat, http://www.entrapr.com
or go to w w w. e n t r a p r . co m Report Abuse
I scheduled a last minute trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. I'm staying at the Conrad hotel from 12/26-12/31. Not sure if anyone is familiar with that area but I would like to go to some good beaches. Are there many near there? I have never been to PR before.
Thanks!|||Yes there are lots of them in the area you are gonna be at. I will give you exact locations so you can use google earth. I recommend to use a Beach bicycle (Cruiser) or a Comfort bicycle to enjoy it better, traffic is a jam most of the time. In the case of Culebra island there is a Ferry for $2 that will take you there, and you will enjoy the number 5 top beach in the world... yes is that awesome.
If you need more hints on what to do in the island, just let me know, there is plenty on this paradise.
1- Playa Escambron
18掳 28.023'N
66掳 5.363'W
2- Condado Plaza beach
18掳 27.670'N
66掳 4.940'W
3- Condado beach
18掳 27.441'N
66掳 4.310'W
4- Ocean Park
18掳 27.145'N
66掳 2.955'W
5- Isla Verde beach
18掳 26.633'N
66掳 1.318'W
6- Culebra Island Flamingo (Flamenco) Beach
18掳 19.710'N
65掳 18.936'W|||Any beach is good in PR. Since you be in San Juan, I would stick to El Condado. If you like to drive, the best I like is El Combate.|||playa sucia <3
Well I'm thinking after I graduate from High School in Puerto Rico, I wanna move to the Atlanta Georgia to pursue my dream of being a wrestler. At the same time I intend to study at Georgia State University, so I was wondering if I'm qualified as an International student?
Please help, because I'm thinking of doing this move right after I graduate.|||Puerto Rico is part of the US, it's just not a state. So you most likely don't qualify as an international student.|||Puerto Rico, I wanna
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Georgia to pursue my dream of being a
wrestler. At the
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was wondering if I'm qualified as an
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student? Please help, because
I'm thinking of doing
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I have $40K in an IRA in Puerto Rico and will like to transfer this money to a Fidelity IRA.|||No, Puerto Rico is under a different taxing system than the mainland US.
If you try to move the money, it will count as being liquidated, subject to tax, subject to the 10% penalty (if under 59.5 years of age) and when redeposited, limited to $5000 under the annual contribution rules (that is, fresh money).
Hi, I want to stay for 4 months in Puerto Rico; near Turabo area. I am looking for a simple, 1-bedroom type apartment - I am single. I want to know how much this can cost? Any paying guest facilities? Any website has this info? Any info is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance|||The www.clasificadosonline.com is a good place to start looking.|||It all depends. Through Internet maybe you can get information. Just write; Renting in Puerto Rico, or in the News paper. endi.com es El Nuevo Dia.
Maybe $450.00 and up in a good place.
Pray to God for him to guide you and found a good place. God hear prayers. He knows what you want so pray. Pray is when you talk to God. He loves you and want the best for you. Just try and your prayer will be answered. Always pray in the name of Jesus Christ and you will see miracles.
God bless you.|||I work in real estate and it really depends on where you will be living. We have listings of 2 bedrooms for 495 but we also have a studio for 600. I suggest you try www.clasificadosonline.com, this site is where you can find rentals either by owner or real estate agents.
I have worked with the DAV and they don't read the VA responses to my evidence and getting an appointment is difficult. I am a 40%service-connected veteran of Operation Southern Watch and live in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico. Please help|||Call (866) 912-9708 the numbers are for attorneys Rivera-Aspinall, Garriga and Fernandini P.S.C even if they cant help you theyll know somebody that will.
I am trying to get ideas on where to go for a honeymoon. I have decided to either go somewhere in Mexico, more than likely Cancun or somewhere nice in Puerto Rico. Either place would be fine with me, but which one would end up costing less? Just curious, but thanks for any help anyone can offer.|||October is off season for Puerto Rico. I'm sure that if you don't leave your resort in Mexico you will be safe. Your trip maybe less expensive in Mexico, but in Puerto Rico you're on American soil. You don't need a passport. You don't have to worry about the language, as most Puertoricans speak English and there are many statersiders living here. You're free to roam the country side. You don't have to worry about converting dollars to pesos. We use the US dollar.
I live in a small beach town called Rincon and there are many fine romantic small bed 'n breakfasts, and inns that won't break your budget.
October is a quieter time of year in Rincon, and that could help you get a better price for your stay. In Rincon you can go horseback riding, snorkeling, surfing (or take surfing lessons), diving, sailing, deep sea fishing and clubing. I write about things to do in Rincon.|||i say you go to puerto rico is much better i think you would have alot of fun if you go to puerto rico on your honey moon and it is not that expensive|||Both places are beautiful and rich in culture. They would be both low in tourism and off season, very cheap for both places. I still think that Mexico is cheaper because they have alot of packages included like Dominican Republic. PR has the American dollar value, its the same and PR is kinda expensive, but off season you can get great special packages.|||Mexico might be cheaper but Puerto Rico has more personality & natural beauty (overall). I prefer Puetro Rico after having visited only once, but Mexico three times.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Souvenirs distinct to the country that i could buy there. (this is for a report on puerto rico)|||Art crafts (artesanias) made out of wood,clay, other natural materials with themes like:
* Puerto Rico's map
* Roosters figthing
* Coqui frogs
* El Morro
* Saints, for example The 3 Wise Men,|||Souvenirs? In Condado-SanJuan/Morro- Yunque..|||Rum is quite popular
Will the person that's in Puerto Rico receive your text or call if you're in Hawaii? And vice versa? We both have T-mobile.|||Yes you can text or call...it will be a long distance call, considering that Hawaii its part of the United States just add a numer 1 before the phone number the other person gave you....
Example 1-939-333-3333 or 1-787-222-2222
both 787 or 939 are the area codes here at PR.
hope it helps!|||only way to find out is to try it !
Never was eaten fresh strawberries. They have me delighted and me gustaria to know as to sow them. But itself not if that it is cultivated in Puerto Rico.|||strawberries are usually bought as small plants. but they are grown from seed.
once the plant is established they throw out runners which can be tethered into the ground and they root. I think puerto rico might be touch too warm for them.
But if you can provide cooler temperature they come up year after year.
Theres nothing on earth like english strawberries in the summer, which is 28 degrees average, and they dont like it too dry
I plan to attend a four year college. I know that Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States, so would I be able to attend college there? Are there colleges there that would fit me and could I get a useful degree there that is valid in the United States. As far as language, it would need be in English. I can speak Spanish, but I feel that college should be done in my native language. Thanks a lot|||Yes you can get a degree in PR that would be valid in the US.
(only certificates, like hairstylist etc, need to go by state usually)
The only college that hs classes fully in english in PR, is the Interamerican university
I have to write a two page essay on San Juan, Puerto Rico. I'm having a little trouble coming up with an introduction.|||The introduction is the first parragraph in the presentation but the last one to be written. Before suggesting an introductory paragraph, what exactly your essay will say? What is the theme or topic discussed in the essay?
* History of San Juan PR?
* Night Life around San Juan PR?
* Homeless of San Juan, PR?
* San Juan, PR's Economy?
* Other?
Introduction depends on topic to be discussed.|||Puerto Rico, also called "isla del encanto", is a wonderful, enchanted island. From the beaches to the rainforest, Puerto Rico has a lot to offer. San Juan, the capital, is a major tourist attraction. People travel there from all over the world because this town in particular is rich in history and amusement. In San Juan, there are beaches, stores, historical sites and much more. Once you go, you'll know!|||Your first paragraph is your thesis or theme. Now, what is it is the question that should be answered only by you. So in other words, what do you want to talk about of San Juan? Is it the food? A review of elments in san juan? The high murder rate and drugs? The AIDS that plagues up there?
What do you want to talk about?
Here's an example
The capital of Puerto Rico was actually meant to be the name of the island, but a faithful mistake has kept both in intrigue and enchantment. <Then talk about the divisions> <Then talk about the culture> <THen talk about Viejo San Juan aka San Juan> <then your theme example Now allow me to present you the majestic culture and beauty that San Juan emits> This why you can have a simple theme and a strong conclusion. ^_^|||San juan Puerto Rico is the best place for a person to go. The reason is because of the fascinating atmosphere you'll encounter when going their. For example, .........|||San Juan is one the worlds most wonderful places to visit with its rich and beautiful natural wonders in, "La Isla Del Encanto", Puerto Rico.
My friend moved from New Haven, CT to San Juan, Puerto Rico 6 months ago and still has the same phone service, t-mobile. Is it possible for her to keep t-mobile for as long as she lives there|||If you have T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T (Cingular), or Verizon you can. Unfortunately Nextel and Alltell don't work here.||| Yes, I moved to the US Virgin Islands and kept my phone # for two years here. I eventually got a local # because people don't seem to take you serious in the job market with an obvious foreign phone number.
Make sure you don't have roaming charges or anything like that, pay your bill online or use the pay by phone service and no problem.|||i think it is possible. especially considering that puerto rico is part of the u.s. i'm not too sure about where the bill goes and if they could send it over there. but yes.|||I believe Puerto Rico is a US Territory and most US nationwide services include Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. |||yes. I lived in PR and moved to Florida US, and I still use PR service. as long as its a worldwide known company such as at&t, then you should not have any problems or at least with long distance included. |||I have US Cellular and I cant use it in Puerto Rico , because they charge a $3.00 a day charge to turn the phone on then about $1.00 a minute..I mean it works, but it's reall pricey! |||T-Movible do business in PR, contact them and check if there is any difference in their phone service.|||As long as she has a good signal service she can stay with the phone.|||yea it is if you have roming of international yea or i ff in puerto rico they got the same companay as you then yea|||yes.|||yes
I'm considering flying from San Diego, CA to San Juan Puerto Rico in mid-December and flying back to either Oakland, CA or San Francisco, CA 7 days later.
Has anyone booked flights in December like this before, and if so how much did you pay for your flights?
I have no idea what a good price would be?
Thank you very much for your help!!!!!|||start looking for prices now for december is the perfect timing; i always look for prices 6 month in advanced, but hey, that's just me. try www.kayak.com or look for package deals on newspaper in the travel section. do ur research and get a idea on how much to shell out and then based ur decision from there. hopefully, other top contributor will take notice of ur question and has more indepth suggestion for u. but here is a start, at least.
well my family members are planning a trip to the bahamas from puerto rico by boat and i need to know how much hours does it take from puerto rico to the bahamas cause my job is asking when i will be back?|||what type of boat? Cruise ship at 25 mph? motor boat at 12? sail boat at 5 mph?
Where in the Bahamas? The island chain is 200 miles long so its like asking "how long from New York City to New England?" Well, 5 hours at 20 mph to Connecticut, 3 days to Maine........
Nassau to San Juan is about 1100 miles, so figure how fast you go and divide.........
I've noticed that if you visit different parts of Puerto Rico, the traditional clothing worn by the people are different. The problem is, I'm having a hard time distinguishing which clothing belongs where. Could somebody please tell me what traditional clothing people might wear in...let's say the southern region of Puerto Rico? I'm asking this question so I can get an answer for a Spanish project that I have to turn in soon, so if anyone could answer my question would be awesome! :) Thanks!|||Traditional clothing? Common clothing used in PR 100 or 200 years ago?
That is not worn today in Puerto Rico unless in special occasions like a school drama, or in a cultural festival.
Different?
Poor people working in coffee or sugar cane plantations (jibaros) worn clothes different to the ones used by middle class people living on the cities, or by rich people.
Maybe you are reffering to wardrobe worn by carnaval festival's characters like:
* vegigantes de Loiza - (north-east) http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>
* vegigantes - south - carnaval de Ponce
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>
* enmascarados - (north-west Festival de las Mascaras de Hatillo)
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im鈥?/a>|||Most "Jibaros" dress like that Tavin Pumarejo guy.
im an american puertorrican, my boyfriend is mexican, hes in mexico right now, he wants to come to puerto rico and be with me....what are his options? how fast can he get to puerto rico? thank you all in advance for your answers.|||Why? Just have him go there like he comes here. It's still part of the U.S. he'll still be illegal there as he is here.|||Unless you intend to marry he would not qualify for a visa. If you
intend to marry, a fiance visa would meet your needs. For
information see this site:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis|||First he has to get a Mexican passport. Then he can apply for a visa. It will take months.
also would going to puerto rico be more for an allocentric, mid-centric, or psychocentric? and why ?|||Puerto Rican tourism is growing due to the fact that Americans do not require U.S. passports to travel to the island and the fact that the U.S. dollar has made traveling to other nations (especially to Europe and European controlled islands in the Caribbean region) more much more expensive. It would be probably more allocentric due to the fact that the infrastructure (highways, roads, tourism board) operated much like those in the U.S.|||You need to do your own homework. Sorry.
Im in NY and want to take my cingular prepaid cell to puerto rico Can I?|||Yes, you can but as the above user said, you should call cingular and ask for roaming fees since they tend to be quite expensive but at least you can use it in PR plus St. Thomas.
good luck!|||I have the Alltel service and I was wondering if anyone knew if you could call people in the United States while you were there. Report Abuse
|||you can use Simple Mobile /T-mobile, Virazon, Att,Spring Bootsmobile,Straigt Talk by Walmart
those phone work in puerto rico and out free romming
Manuel Rivera
manuel@coquipc.com Report Abuse
|||Yes you can, I used mine when I went on a cruise and it docked there. It was also a cingular phone.|||Yes, but most have roaming fees. So the calls would cost a bit more than from your home calling area.
I'm staying in Puerto Rico from 4/7-4/12 and am looking for a cheap hotel, but one that is located close to a beach & preferably close to San Juan or in San Juan. By cheap, I mean less than $100/day.
Thanks!|||This one is really cheap, but I can not vouch for how good it is. It's in Isla Verde, which is in San Juan near the airport. Tourist area. http://www.coralbythesea.com/index.htm
You'd be able to find a vacation rental in San Juan for less than $100/day. I've always found rentals to be cleaner than hotels, and a better value.
In Old San Juan, for $75/day is a studio. http://www.vrbo.com/295057
And in Condado, touristy area with casinos, restaurants, bars and shopping. Very near Old City and airport. $85/day http://www.vrbo.com/295057
http://www.vrbo.com/9213
This hotel is in Old San Juan, no advertised price but it's suppose to be very affordable.http://dahousehotelpr.com/
ok, I know what the El Chupacabra is, just answer my question, What is the cultural significance or symbolism of El Chupacabra in Puerto Rico. Thank you for you time. But this is extremely serious, and please be sure to add you source. thanks bunches! :)|||El cupacabra is a spanish myth just like el cuco but im not sure if it has much of a "significance" or "symbolism" aside from being a blood sucking animal. im not sure though if its a myth or not. my grandma has told me stories about el chupacabra and over the summer when i visited puerto rico i visited my uncle who has a farm and he too told me and my father stories about el chupacabra. he said years ago he woke up and 5 of his bunnies were dead but completely drained of blood.. not sure if what he was saying was true or not since my aunt was nodding along with him but im 18, so i doubt he was telling me a little kids myth story to get me scared or whatever. but anyways im drifting away from your question. sorry.. not sure if any of this helps but to the people of puerto rico it seems to have a significance|||The Chupacabras doesn't have any cultural significance or symbolism in PR. It is not an urban legend or a "thing" to scare children like the boogieman. Like in other countries, including USA, people called Chupacabras to this unknown animal that sucks all the blood of the animals w/o eat them. I think the only difference is that in Puerto Rico was the first time where this animal was reported and named.
Look at this chapter of the Sci-fy program, Fact or Faked about the Chupacabras. It is in USA.
http://www.syfy.com/rewind/factorfaked/1鈥?/a>
Take care.|||Just an urban legend of recent origin (March 1995) of an allegedly unknown animal (a cryptid).
Cultural significance?
* Few references in arts, mostly jokes about it in TV or theather comedies, newspaper cartoons, graphical images in artcrafts like prints in clothing.
* Few movies (with or without scenes filmed at Puerto Rico or directly mentioning Puerto Rico) has been produced and released.
* It gathered journalism / media attention.
Symbolism?
* None.|||the cultural symbolism of el chupacabra is known in puerto rico as a urban legend.
http://www.travel-amazing-southamerica.c鈥?/a>
Both in Puerto Rico and Mexico, El Chupacabra gained urban legend status. Chupacabras stories began to be released several times in American and Hispanic newscasts across the United States, and chupacabras merchandise, such as t-shirts and baseball hats, was sold.
my opinion
basically it could be a way to attract sales and make business out of it all.|||As far as I know. there IS NO CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE.. it's not some "Bogie Man" or "Bogie Animal".. it is a REAL ANIMAL.. or at least WAS a real animal but there is no CULTURAL significanc to it,which was your question
I have been living in Puerto Rico for 2 years now and am getting my Masters degree in Education this summer. I have searched all over the internet including the Department of Educations website and cannot get any answers, only how to renew a certificate.
If anyone has ANY information that could help me land a job in a school here, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.|||The best thing would to go to a school and ask them to point you in the right direction.|||Try this:
Puerto Rico
Department of Education
Certification Office
P.O. Box 190759
San Juan 00919-0759
Phone: 809-754-0060 Report Abuse
How long does it take to get to Puerto Rico from the United States by plane? Also; does it cost money to call or text if the plan doesn't include free roaming?|||hey! I can tell you, from NY is like 4 hours, so I guess something like that from PA. I have T Mobile, and they have coverage in PR, I believe AT&T also. However Verizon changed down there so I'm not really sure about that now. So it wouldnt count as roaming, and texts you know, if you have a text plan its included there.|||2 hours and a half from Miami, 3 hours and a half from Atlanta, 4 hours from New York and Dallas, 5 hours from Chicago, and 7 hours from Los Angeles
I have Claro here in PR, and I have roaming when I travel to US mainland. Verizon was here some years ago, so I no doubt that Verizon has roaming here Report Abuse
|||5 hours from dallas, tx. - get an int'l plan for the phone. - phone companies love to screw people over.....................|||It really depends on what state you're in and yes they charge you for roaming.|||Are you flying from Seattle or Miami? Call your cell provider to find out what they'd charge for roaming.|||Well, dont know, but I do know that it takes 2 hours to go to Texas, if that helps.|||26 Hours.
I thought the law had changed recently regarding this subject, and considering I can't find my passport, I need to know now how I get in to Puerto Rico!! I don't want to waste all the money to get to the airport and find out I can't board the plane. Please let me know!!!!!!|||Puerto rico is a US territory, No passport required! They have a new change in 2008 that people going to the carribean need passports but not to PR or any other US territory. Just a state ID w/ a photo. Here. Read the paragraph from the official US Gov website. read all the way through. ENJOY!!
"As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands."|||If your leaving the US you'll need a Passport to return. For further Real information on what is required check the following websites: ustravel.gov or USPS.com both will have information for you to see about out of country travel...|||Puerto Rico is considered a US territory so all you would need is your ID or Birth Certificate.|||You don't need anything but your photo ID to get onto the airplane. Since Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the U.S., there are no customs requirements when going back & forth.
I'm going to Puerto Rico next month and i just want to know if there are any cute outfits anyone wants to pick out for me. (: i'm staying for 5nights 6days.|||I visit Puerto Rico quite frequently, and I highly advise you to wear
flowing shirts & shorts... or something that will keep you COOL.
Also, take many bathing suits. But, that is a no-brainer. :)|||You should wear a cute sun dress and sandals.|||I am a Puerto Rican myself. The temperature here is quite high so I recommend a comfortable dress or some shorts and sleeveless shirts. Also, a swimsuit for the beach and pools. But there are also rainy days so pack a jacket just in case. Have a nice trp and enjoy your visit
I am a british passport holder. Do i need a visa to visit puerto rico in Carribean. I am going for ten days for a holiday?
Thanks|||Should, would and may does not help.
No, you do not need a visa for a ten day holiday.
You need to request your travel to be approved [ESTA] under the visa waiver program online on the website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Securiy. All you need is the passport details, your telephone number, and your e-mail address. To fill the flight details and address colums is voluntary. It is free of charge only takes a couple of minutes.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_vis鈥?/a> ..|||Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States so the same visa requirement rules should apply as per the United States.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-livi鈥?/a>
In answer to your question, the UK is covered for travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver program. You should not require a seperate visa, however you are advised to check the advise with the British FCO for travel to Puerto Rico.
This may include registration on the ESTA web site for travel to the United States Territory:
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov|||You will need same documents needing to visit New York or Florida. The US Inmigration laws apply to PR.
Im looking to rent a villa or condo in the San Juan area of Puerto Rico. Has anyone ever rented from Homeaway.com??
They have pretty good deals, way better than hotels. But just wanted to know if anyone has used that website or other ways to rent a villa or condo for a week.
Thanks!|||I have a vacation rental and that is one of the "big" sites for advertising.
Along with VRBO.com, Cyberrentals.com and VRconnection.com.
I would be a little more wary of Craig's list, but you can get good, legitimate deals there.
For any rental you do, make sure you talk with the owners, get a written contract, and pay with a credit card (in case there is a dispute).|||okay the cheapest way to travel (take it from me i travel A LOT) is to go through the web site i am pasting at the bottom of this. its discounted packages and on top of that u can have open credit through the company with 0% interest. so if you want to go on a trip next week but havent saved the money, they give you the 2k or whatever amount in advance AND then you pay it off at your own convience at 0% interest. i know it sounds too good to be true but i do it all of the time. their rates are better then everyone elses too. actually i like the company so much i bought into it. its up and coming, but very legit. i think its going to be the next big thing, especially the way the economy is. here is the site. check it out! i hope you have a great time on your trip!
http://hollyvie.travelencia.com/
ps- if u want to buy into the company its only a 50.00 buy in and then you get paid monthly. its like a residual thing. theres also a monthly fee of either 20 or 50 but it pays off. you get it back. plus more.|||Try these links:
http://www.clasificadosonline.com/VacRen鈥?/a>
http://puertorico.en.craigslist.org/vac/|||Try the clasified ads on the local newspaper..
www.primerahora.com
www.endi.com
also craig list|||Check www.cariblot.com|||I have never used that one but you can check this one, I use it frequently vrbo.com.
Are there places to camp on Culebra and Vieques? I'm going on a weeks vacation to Puerto Rico and I want to spend half of it camping and the other half in a nice hotel. Where are some of the best camping areas both on and off the beach?|||Hi, I live here and I love to camp. So both Culebra and Vieques have campgrounds. At Flamenco beach (discovery channels second best beach in the world!) in Culebra there are great camping facilities right on the beach. There are bbq pits, showers and kiosks selling supplies and local foods. The taxi from the ferry dock is cheap and fast. Depending on the time of the year this place is CROWDED. Easter week is impossible and the summer is pretty crowded if you can even manage to get on the ferry. http://www.islaculebra.com/puerto-rico/c鈥?/a>
Vieques has Sun Bay, but it's not even close to being as good of a campground as Culebra but you have the offset of the great hiking to other beaches close by and the malecon in Esperanza with it's great restaurants. Also when in Vieques you can go see the Biobay which is an experience that you don't want to miss. Here is a link to a great info site on Vieques and a video of the camping there. Click on the biobay link. http://enchanted-isle.com/videos/sun_bay鈥?/a>
Compania Parque Nacionales runs most of the best campgrounds in Puerto RIco here is a link to a list of there campgrounds. It's in Spanish but it's not that hard to figure out. The ones I've been to and love are Cerro Gordo, Punta Guillarte, Monte Del Estado (mountains not beach), and Seven Seas. http://www.parquesnacionalespr.com/seven鈥?/a>
Now away from the beach the best camping in PR is Torro Negrro (I must misspell the last word or YA won't let me put it) It's in the highest mountains of PR and it has a clean river running through it, fantastic hiking, panoramic views, waterfalls and the temp doesn't go above 85. It has clean facilities and the people are nice and very helpful.
If you have any questions or need any advice feel free to contact me.|||Well im not sure about those two towns in particular, but i know in the town my family is from they have VERY cheap beach efficiencies right on the beach, best bet to look up PR on craigslist according to what town you want to stay in, but don't forget to go to farjardo to see the waterfalls and the rain forests, and in case you didn't know in vieques they have glowing water! have fun!|||You may find better answers at Frommers.com and tripadvisor.com as they have a forum of frequent travelers at these places.
I'm flying from New Jersey to Puerto Rico and I wonder if I can buy from the duty free shop on my way.|||No, not out of NJ. No duty- free.
On the way back, yes- there is duty-free at the PR airport. It is on limited items- mainly rums of PR, not a lot of other alcohols.|||Yes you can. Anything from Alcohol, perfumes, clothes, not sure about cigarettes though|||You can buy Duty free when getting Out of Puerto rico..Not coming in...
I will be traveling to Puerto Rico and I currently have Verizon family plan with txt. Is Puerto Rico included, or do I have to pay additional money per txt?
Thanks|||I think its .50 per message but I would recommend that you go on to our website and check our international rates just to make sure.
www.verizonwireless.com
Please recommend me a good restaurant to invite my family in Puerto Rico, that i most go before leaving Puerto Rico.
Recommend me some dishes please.|||The place I always recommend is called Metropol. It's in Isla Verde, not to far from the airport. It's located across the street from the Ritz Carlton in Isla Verde. Their prices are very reasonable, for food and drink. And their food is sooo good. They serve many typical Puerto RIcan dishes, as well as some Cuban. 5 of us once ate there for a hundred dollars.|||You have to said where you are staying, if you have a budget, if someone on your party have any food allergies. There are many great restaurants all over PR.|||voca brava|||Hi, I live here in Puerto Rico and I also work as I tour guide for the tourism company and thre are ALOT of great restaurants here...But in the Isla Verde are there is the Metropol (the food is delicious, you should try the sweet plantains and rice and beans), there is also another one called "Barrachina" there they give you free samples of pi帽a coladas and the food is GREAT (you can find barrachina in Isla Verde right next to Banco Popular or in Old San Juan in the fortaleza Street)...You could also try Bebo's Cafe in Calle Loiza and in Old San Juan you have Manolin....If there's anything else I could help you with let me know!! :-)|||I might suggest.. That once you get to PR you get a Que Pasa! is a tourist magazine.
Or you can get info and make reservations go to http://www.gotopuertorico.com
Somewhere within The United states and Puerto Rico, Must have the ocean attached and great sites. All inclusive preferably. I am having the toughest time finding a vacation that does not require a passport and is in expensive (please don't suggest disneyland). Also, it doesn't have to be Miami.
Thank you!|||What IS IT with Amerikans and PASSPORTS? I truly don't understand the attitude that Amerikans have about getting a passport so they can travel like everyone else in the world can. Anyway, this is the best I can do for someone with such LIMITED travel opportunities.
Puerto Rico
http://www.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml|||Puerto Rico has only one all inclusive, it's on the beach but it's not affordable for a family on a budget. http://copamarina.com/
I do have an idea for an affordable vacation, requiring no passport, but it wouldn't be all inclusive. In the USVI on the island of St. John (the best for beach and tropical get away) there is an eco resort called Maho Bay that's right on a beach and has tons of activities and is very affordable. St. John is not an inexpensive place to stay, and has some of the best world class beaches for diving, snorkeling and just enjoying an amazing view. It's very laid back, and doesn't require a rental car as taxis are abundant and inexpensive. You would fly into St. Thomas and take the cheap ferry to St. John. The ferry gives the added bonus of giving you the oppertunity to explore St. Thomas as well. Check out the site and see if it's right for you and your family.
http://www.maho.org/
If you are not the type to enjoy an eco vacation and really can't do with out the all inclusive crowd St. Croix has recently turned it's largest resort, The Divi, into an all inclusive. http://divicarina.com/DiviCarina/
And St. Thomas has a few all inclusive options, not sure how affordable they are but here is a list http://stthomasusvi.thebeach.vi/st-thoma鈥?/a>|||I just came back from PR last week and it is expensive there. I also was looking for all inclusive for there and I didnt find anything. I stayed at the Caribe Hilton which is a beautiful hotel and my package included dailey breakfast which was a good deal and helped save some money..Eating out gets very expensive and especially if you have drinks with it so..Good luck!!|||There is a small chain of small inns that offers the all inclusive in Puerto Rico. Here's the website:
http://www.tropicalinnspr.com/index.php
The capital is expensive, but outside San Juan is not, and there's a lot of things to do and see :)|||There aren't very many all-inclusives in the U.S. One that is here is Club Med Sandpiper in Florida. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-鈥?/a>|||I tend to avoid those places like the plague, but try this site:
What do I need to do to be considered a resident of Puerto Rico?
How long do I have to live there before I am considered a resident?
I am living in California but I am planning on moving to Puerto Rico and I need to know this for the University I will be attending.|||You need to live there. To be a resident you will need to get a place to live, place to work and prove you are there. I am not sure of the time frame though.|||They should be able to tell you. It is normally one year but some places allow less time. If they do not know it sounds wierd.
I work in Dallas with an H1B visa (work visa), the thing is that don`t have the visa stamped on my passport. Can I travel to Puerto Rico?|||not to sure...you might have to file for the I-131, but since you have the H1B Visa, im not sure that you are able to leave the country and then come back.
ask this question at one of these forums:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/
http://immigrate2us.net/forum/forumdispl鈥?/a>
http://immigrate2us.net/forum/index.php
maybe this can help too:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.鈥?/a>
Good luck!|||If all your documents are legal for you to be in the US then you can travel to PR. So whatever you need to prove that you are in the US legally will also apply to PR.It is basically consider to be a part of the US|||PR is a common wealth of the US.|||yes, u only need a US drivers licence or photo id and ur good to go.|||You will need your new passport and your old passport(I assume that is where you visa is). The new passport should have a stamp in back stating it is a replacement,or have the same number, etc. allowing you to use a visa stamped in your old passport with your new passport. Puerto Rico is part of the United States so if you have the paperwork to be in the US you have the paperwork to be in Puerto Rico. US citizens only need a government issued picture ID.
I'm going to Puerto Rico this month, and all of my friends and relatives are asking for Rum. Just how much can I come back with? Does this differ from foreign countries, since PR is a US territory? Thanks!!!|||As many as your heart's desire. There is no limit to how many bottles of rum you can bring back to the the U.S. since it is not a duty free port (like the USVI) and since there are no customs/immigration formalities when returning to the states.|||You can pack as much rum as you want in your suitcases. But if you are buying it from the duty free shop in San Juan Airport they limit it to 5 bottles per person. They sell all types of Rum in the duty free shop.|||Carry on Nothing with the New Regulations..in Your bags 5 Bottles..if You buy them in the duty free store at the airport ..they will take them to the airplane.
I don't believe that Wikipedia stuff, tell me in your own words if you're an Puerto Rican Immigrant yourself that know the history of how Puerto Rico became an American Territory.|||Spain and USA engaged in the Spanish American War of 1898, and Spain lost. USA and Spain make a peace treaty in Paris, to the end of the war. Spain ceded their last colonies to USA, including:
* Puerto Rico
* Cuba
* Guam
* Philipines.
USA managed differently each of these four.
If you do not trust Wikipedia, there are many other encyclopedic and history websites to look for information. Or go to a library and find history books about:
* Puerto Rico's History
* Spanish American War (1898)
* History of USA (during 1898)
Do you trust the Library of the Congress? Read this:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/intr鈥?/a>
http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/trea鈥?/a>
Do you trust in an US Navy website?
http://www.history.navy.mil/biblio/bibli鈥?/a>
If not, go to your local library and find a good book that includes american or world history around year 1898.|||They seriously don't teach this stuff in schools in America....wow|||The U.S. captured it from the Spanish during the Spanish American war.
I'm visiting Puerto Rico (San Juan, Vieques) the last two weeks of September this year. Wondering what the weather is usually like around this time, and any predictions for this year?|||If you are scare of flying not a good time a rough flight is expected at this time of year. The weather in Puerto Rico is great at this time of year.|||September is the peak of the hurricane season. So basically you will expect lots of rain, hopefully not a hurricane or storm. Also, weather in the northern part of the island is a lot more humid and rainy than the southern part. The southern region also tends to be hotter, about 90-100°F, and it's not as rainy and humid as the rest of the island.|||September is at the peak of the storm / hurracaine season. We had just experience the pass of "Earl" near our island, it was just much rain and windy, but not much. Other tropical storms may visit or pass by Puerto Rico during September.
Verify NOAA or other weather websites for actual information.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/sju/|||Hot, sunny, about 85 to 93 degrees daytime, about 75's on night. September is the peak season for Tropical storms and Hurricanes on the Caribbean, but hopefully, like last 10 years, they will not have direct hit on the Island.|||I live in Puerto Rico, and its usually like this: Chilly in the Mornings, humid and hot in mid-day, and a little bit of both in the night.|||It will probably hot, humid and watch out with the storms, but you definitely love it anyways. Hope u have fun!|||freaking hot
How or who due I contact to get a birth certificate from Puerto Rico?|||Registro Demografico
http://www.salud.gov.pr/Programas/Regist鈥?/a>
Fill out this form: http://www.salud.gov.pr/Programas/Regist鈥?/a>
Send that form along with:
-USD$5 postal (post office) money order (ONLY a postal money order, not a bank money order, not a check) made out to 'Secretario de Hacienda de Puerto Rico'
-photocopy of your drivers license or passport
-self addressed stamped envelope
to:
Registro Demogr谩fico
P.O. Box 11854
San Juan, PR 00910.
USA
if you want to use Fedex, UPS, etc.. the address is:
Registro Demogr谩fico
calle Quisqueya #171
Hato Rey
San Juan, PR 00917
USA
call (787) 767-9120 ext 2402, 2406 or 2415 for more info|||Your Info was Awesome!! Thanks! Report Abuse
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|||The Health Department ..You can download the form and mail it with the Money Order..
http://www.salud.gov.pr/Programas/Regist鈥?/a>|||You can apply for a copy on line.
http://www.vitalrec.com/pr.html
good luck|||Cabbage patch dolls.
my cousin Laura who is 7 is going to Puerto Rico does she need a passport to go to puerto rico? we live in Florida. and she is an american born girl .|||No, just take a copy of the birth certificate my daughter is 10 and has been traveling with me from and to PR since she was 6 and on some occasions by herself and have never had a problem. I always have a copy of her birth certificate with me just in case.|||As long as the child is traveling with an American citizen no.|||No citizen of the U.S. needs a passport to visit any state or territory of the U.S.|||No.
I want to go to Puerto Rico this summer but I want to first meet some friends to help me with the language and local information. How can I meet friends there online?|||You can meet people on myspace (just go to browse & enter criteria like 'Puerto Rico', male or female & ages, etc. & find friends!) or chat on
www.puertoricochat.com
www.boricua.com|||open a chat room saying you want friends from puerto rico|||myspace !
I am from El Salvador and I won a trip and visa to visit Puerto Rico, through a school poetry contest and I would like to visit some of my family that lives in the US.|||There is no such thing as a separate visa for Puerto Rico...a visa to visit the U.S. includes Puerto Rico. However, you cannot possibly "win" a visa to visit Puerto Rico...that just cannot be. You need to take that "visa" to the nearest American embassy or consulate and show it to them...I do not believe it can possibly be real. The only way to get a real visa is to apply to the U.S. embassy or consuate.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Does the army national guard ever leave state to train in Puerto Rico? If so, is this training any different from the training that is done once a month or does it help because the difference in surroundings?|||The Army National Guard serves in communities like yours. With more than 3,500 locations throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, there鈥檚 probably an Army National Guard Armory near you.
They have whats called AT (active training) where they become full time members for 2 weeks up to 1 month each year. This location where they train changes most of the time from year to year. Its where they play "Big Army" they train on the same tasks and abilities as we do in active duty full time Army.
The main reason they do this is so when they deploy and yes they do deploy they will be trained and ready to help fight our nations wars when we need them. however the primary focus of the National Guard is our Nations Safety in the USA. But yes I have served with many National Guard Members here in Afghanistan.
And my hat is off to them they are just as good as any active duty guy.|||I wouldn't think so considering the National Guards primary function is serving a specific state.|||Puerto Rico has its own National Guard Forces. There would be no need for a Guard force from another state or territory to be brought in to PR.|||no|||Yes...PR has it's own Guard and like any other Guard they go other places to train and other states come there to train..nothing unusual. I have been to PR to train several times and I'm from the midwest.
I live in New York and have property in Puerto Rico. Do I need to make two Last Will and Testaments? I was also told that I can not disinherite any child according to "Puerto Rico law" Wouldn't the state I reside in laws apply since I only have property and do not live in Puerto Rico?|||The state that you reside in would ultimately decide what happens. If you want to make sure your kids don't receive anything from your death, then a will is a good idea. You should also have a will if you own any property or money so that the executor knows what to do with it. Otherwise, everything will go to your next of kin. Wills should be very specific especially when you have a lerge family of children under 18. Make sure that you can trust your executor to carry out the will. You can also put specifications in the will, for example, my parents will says that until I reach 24 years old, I can only get a percentage of the money left by them. Or you could say that your kids get their part once they have graduated high school or college. But, everyone needs a will to protect their assets.
I live in Puerto Rico, and in a year and a half I'll be leaving for USMC Boot Camp. I was wondering, is there any banks found in Puerto Rico that can also be found in the US? I ask this because I know I can get my money sent to my account in Puerto Rico, but I want a ATM card I can access from the US. Serious answers please!|||Banco Popular maybe
Hey everyone,
I have asked similar questions, but does anybody know specific people or places i can contact in reference to a wedding photographer for a destination wedding in Puerto Rico?
They would have to be able to speak fluent english because the majority of my family and my brides family only speak english.|||Second @JamesJ's choice! Take a look at his Portfolio, it's quite impressive I must say. (first link).
Should have gotten mine taken by Jose!I guess it's a bit too late now. Hm... Maybe I could do it again on our anniversary. =p|||Jose Febus is a destination wedding and local wedding photographer who works all around Puerto Rico. Some other people have mentioned him actually in there posts so he is highly recommended. He keeps an online catalogue for each wedding which can be privately viewed by the couples online which is a nice bonus.
http://www.febusphotography.com/
His site has links to both a spanish and english speaking section so it is very beneficial.
Good luck for the future and remember those moments for ever when you get married. In Puerto Rico you will have a wedding you will never forget.
There are many. If you contact the hotels hey should be able to put you in contact with some. Alternatively you could try looking at cragislist.com where you find a list of people and the prices.|||There are many good photographers in Puerto Rico.
Noel Del Pilar specializes in photographing weddings in fashionable and photojournalistic style.
Hi is based in San Juan Puerto Rico working as a Destination Wedding Photographer.
Here is the info:
Website: http://www.noeldelpilar.com
Blog: http://www.noeldelpilar.blogspot.com|||Check out http://psphotography-video.com They are based out of Los Angeles, and I know that right now they are expanding into destination weddings and thus are not adding any travel fees. http://psphotography-video.com
According to the U.S. Council for Puerto Rican Statehood, 57% percent of Puerto Ricans want statehood. So that means on the next plebiscite that statehood will probably win. And that means Puerto Rico will become the 51st state of the Union(pendding congress approves them, which they have no reason not to). So what my question is, when is the next plebiscite? And what is the process of one being granted.|||The current proposal being discussed in the Congress is the HR 2499 (http://pierluisi.house.gov/05-15-09-STAT鈥?/a> it has not a specific date for the next plebiscite. If approved in the House and later in the Senate; and then signed as law by the President the next plebiscite would be during 2010.|||As far as I have read, it will be this year, but due to complexity, some say next year. I believe this year because the UN wants this solved ASAP. November of this year is the vote.|||Short,since when has the US cared about anything the UN thinks or says?|||hmm i didnt know that, coool|||soon i hope. we dont have them often enough.
Could an Australian citizen who has had US permanent residency since 1993 move to Puerto Rico on a US Green Card? And would the time that they lived in Puerto Rico count towards the satisfaction of the requirement for US citizenship that the applicant be physically resident in the US for 2.5 of the 5 years immediately preceeding their application for citizenship?|||Yes, Puerto Rico counts towards that requirement. Puerto Rico is not considered a state, but is part of the US territories.|||Yes, Puertorricans are USA citizens, probably you can continue your application while you are there.|||If it's legal residency, yes.|||i imagine you could afterall it is a US territory, you should consult an immigration attorney
Basically they were brain storming on what excuses they would say to the media! All of a sudden you see videos of Floyd mayweather at a cock-fight (unfortunately floyd lost cause his cock was too small) and videos of him in Puerto rico vacationing! LOL!|||Floyd "Dewey Juicehead"Mayweather are in Puerto Rico negotiating a possible bout with Miguel Cotto,If that will happen that they are going to fight only one thing come to my mind. That Manny give Floyd a Crystal Clear Blueprint how to beat Miguel Cotto.|||you seem to know a lot about floyd's "cock size". let's stick to boxing please. this is not a pinoy gay porn site.
you and "ernest" aka "easy e" sure talk about tranny's and cock's a lot. good grief|||Team Mayweather: "Alright Floyd we booked you a flight to Puerto Rico, make it look like you're on vacation and having a blast and will take care of the B.S. here!! LOL!!!!!|||Don't let Martin the tranny lover get to you. He swordfights with his lover on a daily basis.
@Martin - since you only date trannies, I guess we should trust "experts" like you, LOL!|||cool story bro
I traying to find a job I came from Puerto Rico. I am billingual and I have University studiesl.|||If you are a teacher... go in the system. Siempre necesitan maestros para ESOL. Be ready to cough in todos los papeles que te pidan though y tomar los examenes de certificacion del estado donde estes.
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Call center siempre estan solicitando personal nuevo pero no se hasta que punto quieras hacer eso.
Busca en careerbuilder y esos websites pero en vez de enviar el resume llevalo personalmente.
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Me and my husband are planning to move to puerto rico and our dream is to open an orphanage in puerto rico but we dont know what are the materials,perrmits,or how big of a building do we need?does anybody have an idea on any of this things?youre help would be appreciated thank you and God bless you.|||Since Puerto Rico is a US possession, there should be a Department of Human Services office there to assist you. Try here - Puerto Rico Department of Health Information: (787) 274-7604 or on the web the US HHS site http://www.hhs.gov/
Do you think Puerto Rico should become a state, stay as it is, or become independent? I have mixed feelings on this, I just want to hear other people's thoughts.|||Of course, even if Puerto Rico were to request statehood, the matter is one for the Congress to decide, and we need to decide that in accordance with the interests of the United States, and not merely from the viewpoint of Puerto Rico.
According to polls I have read, 48% of the population favors statehood, 47% of the population favors the current commonwealth arrangement, and 5% wants the island to become independent. That is not a sufficient display of public sentiment for statehood. As the civil war made clear, statehood, once granted, is permanent, and if less than half of the people want it, it should not be granted. When Alaska and Hawaii became states, upwards of 80% of the population wanted it.
Puerto Rico currently enjoys many of the benefits of statehood with few of the burdens. For example, persons who live in Puerto Rico, and derive their income solely from Puerto Rican sources, are not subject to U.S. income tax, yet U.S. welfare is paid on the island. Also, persons born in Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens by birth.
NOTE: The Yahoo! spell checker thinks that "Puerto Rico" should be spelled "Porto Rico," but I prefer the spelling "Puerto Rico."|||No.
Puerto Rico is just a territory allied to the United States. It is not recognized as a state because it does not wish to. No requests have been filed to join the Union. Puerto Rico is good as it is, we don;t need it to join the Union if it is good already.
Besides, 51 states doesn't look good as 50 states, just doesnt sound right.|||I wish they were independent. I can't imagine how in the world the U.S. benefits from having this relic from the Spanish-American War attached to us -- I think there is a huge outflow of welfare to Puerto Rico and very little good that comes in from it.
No way should it be left up solely to Puerto Ricans -- I think the rest of us should be able to decide first if we want to invite them to be a state -- THEN, when all 50 state agree, the Puerto Ricans can put in their 2 cents' worth (oops, centavos' worth).|||No, the American taxpayers cannot afford a 95% increase of welfare recipients, no I am no being bias or racist, Puerto Rico is mostly unemployed and right now America is heading for if not already there a depression with unemployment rate about to go double digits.|||The people will decide the right coarse. It should be entirely in the hands of the indigenous population. At the moment to stay as it is. In the future who knows.|||Should? I don't know. What do the people there want? I guess it's really up to them. It's no skin off my back if they want to be part of the U.S.|||That should be up to the Puerto Rican people and thus far, they have not requested to be a state.|||no because its an island
I'm a senior and I'm looking to go to college this coming up year.I heard that in Puerto Rico, the tuition is a lot cheaper. Plus, it's beautiful there. I would love to go to college there and I know a lot of Spanish but I wouldn't be able to take my classes in Spanish. So are there any colleges there where I could take all my classes in Spanish?|||The truth is that all colleges in Puerto Rico (public or private institutions) usually give all their lectures in spanish. But some mayors tend to be more english friendly. For instance, when I studied Chemistry in University of Puerto Rico, R铆o Piedras Campus almost every math and science textbooks were written on english. Also, almost every professor give us the chance to write our papers and/or tests on english or spanish.
I do remember as well, my statistics professor, a german called Dieter Ritz gave his lecture on english with a thick accent. Also, Physics professor Selsby, General Chem was also on english. So, If you know a little spanish and if you plan to be a natural science mayor it shouldn't be a mayor challenge study here. But beware, I think other faculties (like pedagogy) would be less friendly on that matter.
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My mom and I are going to Puerto Rico for the first time ever. We are planning on going in July. I am very excited! However, I would like to know of some good cities to stay in and hotels, as well as, site seeing and dancing!
Thank you in advance!|||Where you stay really depends on your budget, if your renting a car, what you like to do and how long your staying. If your budget is small then I suggest a vacation rental, in Condado which you can get for as low as $89/day. Condado is a tourist area with restaurants, bars, clubs and it's very close to Old San Juan. You can also arrange pick up at one of the near by hotels for tours to beaches, snorkeling, the rain forest and others. http://www.vrbo.com/197531
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If you have a healthy budget then you should go to El Conquistador out east. Very nice hotel with a water park, casino, and a private island for snorkeling. http://www.elconresort.com/|||July is hurricane month in the Caribbean! Ask the airline for information , but if yous only speak Ingles stay in San Juan. Lots of things to do there, beach close by and of course policeman with rifles on rooftops!! Good luck/.|||Your best bet is to talk to a local TRAVEL AGENT.. they will have brochures and it won't cost you anything and may even be cheaper than trying to book a vacation on your own
I am seeking an attorney for 2 cases that occurred in Puerto Rico. I am from NYC and was told I might be able to seek legal services for federal cases, because I am an outsider. Does anyone know if this is true?|||You need to find an attorney who is a member ot the Puerto Rico Bar Association. Many attorneys hold membership in a number of states. You can go to the American Bar Association at www.abanet.org and find an attorney who holds licensees in both NY and PR|||An attorney will do anything if you pay them enough money (that's why they're attorneys!)
But it sounds expensive. You're sure you couldn't find a good one there to handle the case for you?
I have a project due and I need one famous person from Puerto Rico, not their ancestors, but the person. Give me a list please. Thank youu.|||Jose Ferrer was a famous actor and his ACADEMY AWARD STATUE for El Cid is on display at the University in San Juan.. if you have never seen an OSCAR up close and personal.. you can see on on your next trip to San Juan|||Some examples:
Rita Moreno - one of the few performers who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar (Academy Award), and a Tony, and was the second Puerto Rican to win an Academy Award.
Oscar de la Renta - Fashion designer (Puerto Rican father)
Luis A. Ferr茅 - Industrialist, founder of the Puerto Rico Cement and Ponce Cement companies, politician (former governor, senator, representative), musician, protector of arts, sportman (fencing)
Tito Puente, Musician, composer and producer
Teodoro Moscoso - Architect of Operation Bootstrap, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (1961鈥?964) and head of Alliance for Progress
Mari Carmen Aponte - U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador
C茅sar Benito Cabrera - former U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius and the Seychelles
Hans Hertell - former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Carmen Martinez - former U.S. Ambassador to Zambia
Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice - First Puerto Rican woman to serve as a U.S. Circuit Court judge and to be nominated and confirmed as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice
Dr. Ricardo Alegr铆a Anthropologist, archaeologist and educator - "Father of Modern Puerto Rican Archaeology".
Felipe Birriel, also known as "El Gigante de Carolina" (The Giant of Carolina) (August 16, 1916-March 15, 1994) is considered to have been the tallest Puerto Rican, with an unconfirmed height of 2.413 meters or seven feet eleven inches (7' 11").
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fam鈥?/a>|||Clemente Roberto Walker
Roberto Clemente was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball right fielder. Moreover, he was first Puerto Rican member of Baseball Hall of Fame.
Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin is a worldwide famous Puerto Rican pop singer.|||Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Benicio Del Toro, Marc Anthony, Rita Moreno, Bruno Mars (half), Zoey Zaldana (half), Joaquin Phoenix (born), Freddie Prinze Jr. (half), Fat Joe, Carmelo Anthony, Rosario Dawson, Jose Ferrer, Luis Guzman, Rosie Perez and many more.|||Adrienne bailon, Carmelo Anthony, daddy Yankee, don Omar, Federal prinze Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Megan good Mark Anthony Victoria justice zacarias ivy queen Olga tanon and many more............
Hoped I helped :) GOD.BLESS. YOU <3 <3 <3 <3|||Ricky Martin
Fat Joe
Carmelo Anthony
Jennifer Lopez
Barbara Bermudo
Melissa Marty|||http://www.wordiq.com/definition/List_of鈥?/a>
People say that Puerto Rico is a poor island and its not I live in Puerto Rico and they have almost everything that the U.S. have.Heck the girls are even hotter here.Why do people discriminate Puerto Rico?|||We are becoming a Banana Republic.|||Puerto Rico is not a country but a U.S. territory and all Puerto Ricans are natural-born U.S. citizens. They are definitely NOT a "third world island". According to Puerto Rico's tourism website, "Gross National Income (GNI per capita) (formerly GNP per capita): $53.4 billion; per capita: $13,675.1 (2006)
Puerto Rico is classified as a high income country, high income countries are defined by the World Bank as countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of $11,116 or more."|||Ignorance of the definition of the term "third world" developed during the "Cold War" era.. Discrimination against puertorricans and using the term "third world" in a pejorative way.
Third world country: The term Third World arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either capitalism and NATO (which along with its allies represented the First World), or communism and the Soviet Union (which along with its allies represented the Second World). This definition provided a way of broadly categorizing the nations of the Earth into three groups based on social, political, and economic divisions.
First World: the United States and its allies.
Second World: the Soviet Union, China, and their allies.
Third World: neutral and non-aligned countries.
Puerto Rico is :
* economically aligned with capitalism,
* politically is a territory of the USA, technically speaking PR is not "part" but a "property" of the USA.
* socially we are a western culture, with strong hispanic roots and also (since 1898) with USA influence.
Puerto Rico is (according to the definitions) part of the "First World" (US and its allies) not part of the "Third World" (not aligned with the US, and not aligned with the previous URSS).|||I live in Puerto Rico and am Puerto Rican as well and I can tell you that we are NOT a third world country. It's completely obvious that we aren't and despite having some flaws in our society, give me a country in the world that does not have social problems. We actually have one of the highest standards of living in the Americas and the world. 隆Qu茅 viva Puerto Rico independiente!|||I have never heard anyone say that. My friends and I took a trip to Puerto Rico just months after I became an American citizen (I am a dual citizen, Sweden and US). I didn't even need a passport:)
It is very beautiful...the island and its people. I think PR is very advanced and its people are very educated.
When I was there, I felt like I was just in another US state, but I never forgot that I wasn't. They have freeways, their own license plate, and have great and beautiful architect just like New York, California, Hawaii. They have running water and electricity everywhere. Stores that are in the US can be found in Puerto Rico, like JCPenney's, Radio Shack, Claire's, etc. Lots of Puerto Ricans run their own shops like the people from the other 50 states.
Puerto Rico is definitely not a third wold...but I wouldn't consider it a first world either. I would love to go back there sometime soon.|||I'm not sure why people would say that and I don't think that Puerto Rico is considered a 3rd world country. There are definitely things that set it apart from the "states", but Puerto Rico is much different that say, Mexico or some other Latin American countries.|||Can't tell you why it is considered "3rd world". I can say that having visited Hawaii, Guam, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Malta and numerous islands in the Caribbean I think Puerto Rico is one of the prettiest and nicest islands an individual can enjoy.|||there are two reasons why someone would say PR is a third world country
1. they are stupid and have no idea how and where puerto rico is located and how the government runs things as a modern world country, so they repeat or say whatever comes to their stupid mind.
2. someone who might be jealous of puerto rico and talks junk about the island.|||I have never heard anybody say that. I think this comes from ignorance about Puerto Rico.|||I have never heard anyone say that, so I dont know.
I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico for the middle of August. I know it's right in the middle of hurricane season - must be why the deals are so good - but is it even worth any money to go at this time of year? Every day's weather seems to be rainy.|||Yes actually it does in August. I was raised there and every 1st day of August it rains and so everyone goes outside and you see the horses on the streets. It's really nice but afterwards you tend to get sick hahaha. And yes it is worth seeing Puerto Rico is beautiful and I'm not saying this just because it's my homeland. =) It'll always rain in Puerto Rico since it's mostly tropical but it's worth every penny, guaranteed =) Just be sure to not go to the bad areas like Diplo, Naguabo, those old places. I'm actually from Naguabo so I know what it's like. LOL|||yes, and its not only rainy but its hurricane season as well.
some areas of the island rain more than others, the taller the
mountains the more chance of rain, the drier the less. southern and western part of the island its drier than the center norther and eastern part of the island.
best time to travel its in spring time (march, april and beginning of may).|||I was just in PR just last week for 3 days and it rained every day but it wasn't a study rain. Like it would be sunny and hot all of a sudden it would pour raining for about 10 mins then stop and the sun would come back out and it would get hot I mean hot again enjoy your trip..|||I have never been there personally.
But yes it will probably be very rainy/stormy.
I would still consider going, but just realize that you will not have as good a time as if you went in a better season.|||yes it rains, depends where you are.
the rain there is very unpredictable.
where i live, its really sunny in the morning and then at about 3 it starts pouring rain that lasts for like 20-45 min and then it turns sunny again.|||Sometimes. But don't worry, the weather in August is very hot. At least where I live. So not a lot of rain.
Sorry for the interruption but... I did a little research on Google trying to find anything or any place in Puerto Rico that had a place to dig or mine for gems.
I lived in Puerto Rico for quite a while, but I haven't heard about places to have some fun digging for stuff. Can somebody help me on this?
Thanks in return!|||uhmmm you should try spain instead...all the caribbean gems, gold and such was all taken by the spaniards centuries ago...sooo yeah...we are out of luck!
most of europe cathedrals are made of pure gold inside...that is african and caribbean gold.|||dont listen to salt there is still gold in puerto rico, the spanish didnt take it all, just go prospecting on a river and with some luck you"ll find gold
does anyone know how long it would take for a parcel to go to Canada from Puerto Rico?|||a week or 2.|||i live in Miami, and i got a pack age for India that took about a month, and a packet from Brazil that took a few week. about 1-3 weeks.
so i probaly think it will take 1-3 weeks if you live in Nova Scotia, Quebec, or Ontario.
I do my own homework, just in advance. But, I've been looking and cannot find an answer. Does anyone know why the US wanted to invade Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War to provide a "banner of freedom" for them?|||Because I believe the US wants to help PR. IDK... but I wish I could help you really. :-(
I'm graduating soon and for my graduation present I get to go on a big hunt. I would like to go somewhere in South America like Puerto Rico or Cabo San Lucas but I can't figure out what there is to hunt and how much it costs.|||Well.. BLACK BEARS and WATER BUFFALO and BIG HORN SHEEP, then there are the LIONS and TIGERS and PANTHERS and don't forget WART HOGS and CAPE BUFFALOS
If you are smart enough to go big game hunding, then you should be smart enough to know THERE IS NO BIG GAME ON PUERTO RICO,, I don't know what you are "GRADUATING" from.. but they didn't bother to teach you about INDIGENOUS ANIMALS in the world and WHERE TO FIND THEM...
"LIONS and TIGERS and BEARS.. OH MY" and Dorothy and the Scarecrow and the Tin Man know all about BIG GAME ANIMALS on Puerto Rico.. he,he,he.. GEEZUS!|||Big game hunt in Puerto Rico?
* There are no deers, moose, buffalo or similar big game here.
* No lions, rhino, elephants, or zebras either.
* The nearest thing to big game hunt in PR is going angling or game fishing. Options :
*** Swordfish: They reach a maximum size of 14 ft 9 in (455 cm) and 1,400 lb (650 kg). The International Game Fish Association's all-tackle angling record for a swordfish was a 1,182 lb (536.15 kg) specimen taken off Chile in 1953.
*** Marlin: The larger species include the Atlantic blue marlin, Makaira nigricans, which can reach 5.968 metres (19.58 ft) in length and 818 kilograms (1,800 lb) in weight, and the Black marlin, Makaira indica, which can reach in excess of 5 metres (16 ft) in length and 670 kilograms (1,500 lb) in weight. They are popular sporting fish in tropical areas.
*** Or maybe a shark, several species of sharks swim the waters around PR, including:
***** Tiger Sharks
***** Blue Sharks
***** Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis)
***** Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
***** other sharks
* You mean hunting with a gun, not with a fishing rod and a yatch? You can hunt for certain wild birds in Puerto Rico, not sure when the hunting season is open.|||no hunting in PR, unless you want to shoot some exotic iguanas, there id actually nothing to hunt there. I dont know about other countries, only thing I can think of its south america brazil or something but I dont know about the hunting laws in south american countries. Before you do that, you want to make sure you do know the laws because then you will be hunted and that's not good.
Only thing you can do in PR is exotic iguana hunting in the middle of the jungle and its not illegal, even thought hard to find and kinda stupid. If your looking to hunt big animals then PR and the caribbean islands its not the place because they dont have big mammals running in the wild. Only dangerous insects like spiders and centipedes that are fatal,that's it.|||Neither of those places is in South America. Never heard of any "big game" in either place.
Hawaii with its rich culture and far away from the mainland became a state in 1959, yet its habitants are very american, their language is mainly english, etc. Puerto Rico on the other hand is closer, has been a commonwealth since the 1900's and has more in common with western culture, yet language is mainly spanish and in every aspect is very culturally independent.|||It was the fur trade between the Pacific Northwest and Canton that made the Hawaiian Islands a desirable way station and a convenient stopover between trading seasons.
The arrival of the first Puritan missionaries from New England and the introduction of the first whaling ships to Hawaii's harbors. Their arrival accelerated the revolution in Hawaiian life that had been inaugurated by Cook's arrival, the main features of which would be: (1) the transition from a society in which wealth, power, and status were based on land to one in which they were increasingly measured in money; (2) the increasing control of that monetary economy鈥攁nd the wealth and power and status associated with it鈥攂y Westerners rather than by the Hawaiians ; (3) the transition from a rural, largely subsistence lifestyle to an urban, consumerist one, with the accompanying rise of individualism at the expense of the traditional communalism; (4) the replacement of the traditional religion and its related social controls by a religion ill-suited to the Hawaiians in the form of Calvinist Christianity; (5) the introduction of Western laws, practices, and institutions that were easily understood by the Westerners, but which increasingly placed the Hawaiians at a disadvantage in coping with these alien devices; (6) and the integration of Hawaii into the global economy, with the accompanying globalization of Hawaiian culture and daily life.. The ratification by the United States in 1875 of a reciprocity treaty with the Kingdom of Hawaii enormously accelerated the growth of the sugar industry.
A provisional government was established under Sanford B. Dole and a mission was dispatched to Washington, D.C., to negotiate a treaty for annexation of the islands by the United States. On 12 August 1898 the flag of the United States was raised over Iolani Palace in Honolulu.
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The Spanish sought to displace the "pagan" religion of the Indians with their own "true" Catholic religion. They believed God was on their side; and they had a sense of mission that made them very intolerant. They transferred to America a system known as the encomienda, a system very similar to a Feudal fief in Europe. Under this system, army officers who had won favor became privileged landowners often controlling several groups of Indian villages. They were to protect the villages and also to support missionary priests. In turn, they collected tribute and labor from the Indians. The Spanish had no understanding or tolerance for Indian culture. Indian men had been hunters and warriors, who
did not labor daily. The Spanish considered them lazy and indolent, and forced them to work in silver and gold mines and also to work the fields. This was women's work for the Indians, and as a result, thoroughly demoralized them. Additionally, the Spanish considered them expendable, and frequently worked them to death. This cruel treatment, together with the onset of European diseases, was disastrous. By 1500, Indians in the West Indies were practically extinct. In all of Spanish America, Indian population declined from 50 million to 4 million in less than one hundred years.
Although this article refers to Mexican colonization the same rules and regulations were applird throughout the Spanish colonies. It is evident the Spanish system was vastly different from that of the U. S.
People in New Spain were organized into a caste system, by law. This caste system was based on race. Those at the top lived very well. Those at the bottom lived very harsh lives. The Peninsulares or Gauchapine, (European born whites) considered themselves superior to the Criollos or Creoles (Colonial born whites) and were supported in this belief by royal decrees from Spain. Both castes were, by law, politically and socially above the mixed bloods, the Mestizo and Mulattos, who were socially and legally superior to the Indians, who were socially superior to the Negroes.
Parents wanted their children to marry into a higher caste if possible, or at least within their own caste. As a result, many Criollo women (Colonial born whites) married Gauchipine men (European born whites). This caused a shortage of wives for Criollo men in their own caste, and forced them to marry women from lower castes, which affected their childrens. The Criollo men (Colonial born whites) were already angry, as they were prevented by law from holding the highest ranking positions in the church and the government, positions their parents held, simply because their parents had been born in Europe and they had been born in New Spain. This created a great deal of jealously and discontent. In order to ensure their children were Gauchipine mothers would board a Spanish ship to give birth because the ship is considered to be Spain.
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Degree in History and Spanish, New Mexico State U. 1990|||A plausible reason would be preutoricans were more civilized in the1900s than the hawains and had already adapted Spanish culture.
No culture has influenced the hawaii islands more strongly than the American culture mainly because of its location.Had it been civilized by the european nations,it would have developed its own culture different than the American mainland.|||cause they aren't lazy and all that kinda of people.
I saw a commercial for Walmart that said "Prices may vary in Alaska and Puerto Rico"
Are prices more or less there?|||more probably - farther away - higher shipping costs
uhh, Steve - you say it's not always something to do with transportation cost, but then you go on to describe two different situations where is it definitely related to shipping costs or distance - you contradicted your own statement|||Prices are always higher. Contrary to popular belief, it is not due entirely to transportation costs. Almost all goods are barged in and it barging items on the ocean costs a fraction of trucking. (think about it, all those Chinese goods sold in America come via ocean freight and shipping doesn't eat up the majority of the price). I used to own a retail store in Alaska and sometimes the manufacturers shipped things to me at no cost. Depending on their location (west coast versus east coast) the cost of getting product to Alaska was cheaper than them getting it to New York.
Some items, like fresh produce (leafy greens etc) have to be flown in and have higher shipping costs. Other foods (canned goods, fruits, etc) come on the barge.
However in the areas you describe everything costs more. Real estate, energy, health care, food, building maintenance, etc. The cost of doing business is higher so the stores have to charge more.|||I live in Anchorage, ak. My mother and I had a conversation 2 weeks ago while we were both at wal-mart. I was here in Anchorage and she was ain the Kansas City area. We compared prices on the exact same products and found that in some cases we are almost paying double up here, but overall we were paying about 30% more than a KC wal-mart. The reason for this is that absolutely everything in Alaska has to be shipped in by ship or plane--there is only one road that connets us to the lower 48 states and 18 wheelers are not allowed to drive it all the way to us (about a 4 day drive).|||They are rural areas.
in the fifa 2010 world cup qualifiers.There on fire right now.They have beaten Colombia,Paraguay,Guatemala,Panama,and Ecuador.But they cant understimate Puerto Rico you know remenber what happen to honduras in the last gold cup.They were eliminated by guadalupe.|||yes of course.|||The odds have got to be well in favor of Honduras. They have a good soccer tradition and have produced a few world class players with bags of experience (David Suazo, Wilson Palacios, etc.). Puerto Rico just doesn't have the talent or experience to hang with them. The only way Puerto Rico could beat Honduras would be if they were playing baseball.
This will be a hard match for me personally as I grew up in Honduras as a kid but my mother is from Puerto Rico.|||THAT'S TRUE BUT U KNOW WAT ........HONDURAS WILL MAKE IT TO THE WORLD CUP NO MATTER WAT......!!!!!WITH THE TEAM THEY HAVE RIGHT NOW THEY'RE UNSTOPPABLE
My family (2 adults, 2 young kids) are considering a trip to Puerto Rico this summer. We'd like to spend some time in El Yunque, Old San Juan, the Caves of Camuy, and a "gentle" beach. What's the best place to stay that's central to these areas? Should we rent a villa/condo or stay in a hotel? Is a trip to Vieques or Culebra worth it -- and if so, should it be a day trip or should stay over? Thanks for the help!|||Condo are great when you want to sleep in late and do what ever you want at your own leisure pace. Last spring, the wife and I, with two teenager stay in a 3 bedroom condo at Las Lomas in Fajardo, from there the marina is close by so you can take the ferry to Vieques ot Culebra Island. We decide on this trip to go to Culebra Island, it was breathe taking and worth the trip, one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world according to the travel channel. El Conquistador Hotel also in Fajardo is worth the money, it has a private beach Island for guest only, in which you are taken by boat, a water park especially for kids and beautiful surrounding every where you go. Both location are close to all the attraction you mentioned. Best time to travel is the Month of August there are less tourism and the Hotel and Condo rate are cheaper in that month, you get more bang for the buck. Good Luck and happy trails. |||Stay at the Hilton Carabe hotel its the absulote best place in the world|||www.gotopuertorico.com
www.welcome.topuertorico.org
www.tripadvisor.com|||General Information
http://www.puertoricoisfun.com/index2.ph鈥?/a>
http://escape.topuertorico.com/
Hotels / Resorts I recommend:
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South West -- Copa Marina ---- for beach activities. It is also closed enough to Ponce (Cultural Center), the "Dry Forest", Phosphorus Bay, and others.
http://www.copamarina.com/
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South -- Ponce Hilton ---- for Cultural Activities --- Art Museum, Colonial Architecture all over the City, Coffee Plantation, Old Mansion of the owners of the Sugar Cane Landlord (Serralles' Cattle).
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index鈥?/a>
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North East ---El Conquistador --- For Beach activities. Also close to Old San Juan (Colonial Architecture / Military Forts), Rain Forest, Night Life
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/SJUEC/main鈥?/a>
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North West --- Rincon Beach Resort --- Beach Activities --- Explore Nature
http://www.rinconbeach.com/index.html
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Old San Juan - Condado Plaza --- In the middle of Old San Juan and the Capital Night life.
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/SJUCP/main鈥?/a>
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Did you know that in Puerto Rico you can visit a "Rain Forest" (El Yunque) and a "Dry Forest" (in Guanica).|||stay in the capital city.specially in the old san juan. there you can find a taxi to everywhere |||Hotel Normandie is a good option, try www.normandiepr.com
How much would a trip to Puerto Rico from Stl and then back to Stl cost?|||Well it depends in the date you wanna fly, but it start at 304.00$
if you provide more info about the date maybe i can tell you a more specific answer...
maybe you would like to check places like
www.travelocity.com
www.expedia.com
www.priceline.com
so you dont have to make public the date you want to travel
;-) von voyage!
I'm going on vacation to puerto rico. What things should I bring with me?|||Other than the toiletries... (don't forget the Off for mosquitos, just in case)
For day time (beach):
two swimsuits (to use one in case the other one is wet)
shorts
t shirts/tanktops
beach dress
sandals
Sun Block (NOT Tan Lotion/oil !)
Day time (Sightseeing):
Shorts, Capris, Jeans
T Shirts
Umbrilla (can rain without notice)
Tennis shoes, Comfortable sandals
Afternoon/ Early Night:
Beach dress
Nice sandals
Jeans
nice shirts
Night (Going to dinner, depends on restaurant):
Nice skirt and shirt
Nice dress, kinda informal
Sandals with high heels
Night (party):
Sexier dress
High Heels
If not dress, sexy Top.
NO Jeans
Obviously underware, your bras should be VERY confortable and some of the cotton (even for night), cause there's nothing worst than a scratching bra with a sun burn!
Men need shirts with neck, Close shoes, no tennis or sport shoes.|||Summer clothes:
Bathing suits
shorts
capris
tank tops
t-shirts
sunglasses
hat
flip flops/sandals
sneakers (for walking or hiking)
light sweater (night time)
Nicer clothes like pants or skirt (for restaraunts or nightlife)
pajamas
beach towel
Toiletries (but you can also buy them there)
toothbrush/toothpaste
bug spray (mosquitoes)
sun screen (high SPF)
whatever ur hotel doesnt provide
Camera
money|||Sexy clothes and accessories ! Women in puerto rico like to wear heals even to the supermarket, they are always dressed very feminine. bring club clothes and bathing suit you can wear heals with both !|||Bathing suit, shorts, tank tops, sandals and sneakers, camera. Have fun.|||googles, snorkler, flip flops, and oil of olay.|||CONDOMS!!!!!!!!!! LOL...|||kotexs and tampons.|||Most important of all is, 'Be sure you got on clean underwear boy, in case you're in an accident'.|||mace
I'm leaving Kansas, flying to Puerto Rico. What vaccines are needed for my 1 year old dog.|||Ask your vet when you take the dog in the required 15 DAYS prior to leaving which has been the law for YEARS now (animals must be seen by a Vet less than 15 days before departure) You can also get a vaccination certiicate for international travel for your pooch. Be sure to keep the rabies cerfificate with you as well as having the tags on it's collar.|||You vet's office should have all the information you need, and I suggest you call them. Sooner rather than later, too!
how long does it take to send a letter from connecticut to puerto rico?|||No more than 2 (if sent early in the morning), 3 or 4 days (max). Unless you send it close to a big holiday. From Texas to PR and viceversa lettesr and packages sent by priority mail do not take more than 3. There is a lot of mail going to PR from the East coast, so it should be pretty quick.|||2 days max - unless you are sending to a PO box|||4-5 days. If it were in domestic transit (New York to Los Angeles) it would take 2 days.|||a Regular 37 Cents Stamp and 3 days of waiting..
It's the same as sending a Letter from New York to Florida...
Same United states Postal Service Mail Man..|||By plane or submarine?|||Usually it takes 3 to 4 days, during holidays it will take longer.|||3 days.|||Hello :)
Letters sent via regular US Mail should only take a few days. It takes about the same time as if you were sending mail to another state. Puerto Rico is part of the United States and uses the same US Mail services.
I hope this helps, and I hope you get to visit Puerto Rico soon, it is truly an amazing island.
Regards,
Isla Bonita Girl
Some great places to visit off the beaten path
http://www.viequestravelguide.com/
http://www.caborojopr.com/
I was just seeing a Volleyball game on the television when I saw Puerto Rico playing against the United States. I thought Puerto Rico was a part of the United States? I know its not a state but still, its not like it's a country either.|||It is a commonwealth and in sports competes separately from the U.S.
This is common in many countries in the world, which is why Scotland, Wales, and England all have teams, separately from the U.K.|||Buy a MAP!|||WHAT IS THIS?
EDIT: dude who thumbs downed me, not cool man, its a retarded question anyway
I have lived in teh US all my life but I lost my birth certificate like 6 years ago and I want to get a copy. What do I do about getting it if I was born in Puerto Rico?|||You can contact the Puerto Rico Vital Records Office, as the other posters suggested. However, they are a pain to deal with, and pretty slow. You can make things easier by using a private service to deal with the bureaucracy. My wife was born in Puerto Rico. When she needed a birth certificate, I used vitalchek.com, which is affiliated with LexisNexis. They got the information relatively quickly, and without some of the hassle that you would get by dealing directly with the government. They do charge for their service, but it isn't that much --$30 or $40, as I recall.|||Contact the Puerto Rican Vital Records Office. See below:|||Contact the Puerto Rico Vital Records Office,
http://www.vitalrec.com/pr.html#State
How hard AND how long would it be for me to get transferred to Puerto Rico public high schools from a US public school?, and vise versa.|||I had moved from the U.S. to Puerto Rico while in High School and basically you have your normal proof of residency like mail from the U.S. Postal Service that determines you live where you say you live. They will usually take credit for credit except Spanish. When I moved to PR I was in 11th grade and I didn't have Spanish. So was taking 10th grade Spanish and was held one year back for this. When I ended up in 12 grade English I had a misunderstanding with the teacher and her view of a Report which ended up in me dropping her class. I ended up taking Spanish and English in Summer School. No biggie, summer school was so fun! That was my experience, nothing to worry about, just get ready for a culture shock if you will. Two very different worlds in public schools. Hope this helps.|||probably
different rules and classes and cultures and stuff|||It takes as long as you take to bring the necessary paperwork. I dont know all the paperwork required, but i can imagine it would be you social security number, birth certificate and proof of living (e.g. electricity bill or water bill). Keep in mind that you MIGHT get dropped down from your current academic level. Dont know all the details behind it, but i've seen it a couple of times.
i am making a essay about the recent oil spill ocurred in the southwest coast of puerto rico. i think that a problem of these level dont need only the opinion of one person i think that this need the opinion of every one. please at the end of your opinion leave your real name and your location|||Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I don't get a paper delivered every day and although I check Internet headlines on the other days this apparently wasn't considered "big" news.
I'm hoping the investigation will reveal a signature to the material so that the offender can be appropriately punished. In a perfect world the offending ship/company/nation would step forward and accept responsibility and assist with cleanup operations.
That this spill is 5-miles wide and threatening sensitive corals and mangroves, as well as the Guanica Dry Forest, is alarming, to say the least. That it potentially impacts tourism and commercial fishing is probably a good thing, as it gives authorities and stakeholders added incentive to prevent and address spills. Hopefully the contingency of biologists, ecologists and other scientists on hand will be able to assist with efforts to protect seastar, octopus, manatee, sea turtles and other marine species that will be imperiled due to this catastrophe.
The article I belatedly read said that the last major spill in Puerto Rico was 1994. I wish they'd given that fact some context. The public deserves to know.
I love that you're a top contributor in Maintenance and Repairs. Somehow it seems, well, appropriate.|||I think we need more shore birds to soak up the oil with their feathers.
My ex is planning a trip to Puerto Rico with our son and I will not be traveling with them this summer. Would they need to bring a letter from me with them?
Thank you!!!|||There shouldn't be a problem, since he is a parent. It's just like traveling between states.|||Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the U.S., hence, traveling to Puerto Rico is like traveling to any continental state, for example, visiting Texas or Florida. I would still recommend a letter consenting to emergency/surgical treatment for your child; the letter saves time, and perhaps a life. Chaos prevention is worth its weight in gold.|||If you are the primary care giver then yes. If something should happen to him (God forbid) then you need to give permission for him to receive treatment. If you put the date of their travel on it (ie July 31-Aug 8) then if they should be gone longer or go missing, then it helps you out in court.|||no not really if your traveling out of the us then yes but not to puerto rico. as long as hes his legal parent then no just his birth certificate or passport (but you dont necessarily need one) and the dads id|||You should have a letter of consent just in case your ex runs into any problems like a authorization for medical treatment although Puerto Rico does recognize parental rights no matter who actually has custody.
We're going to be in the San Juan area. Any other tips for Puerto Rico? I'm going with other people but do you feel it's a safe place for a lady to go and take photo's for a day alone? Thanks!|||www.gotopuertorico.com
www.travelhost.com
www.arecibobaytours.com
www.bacardi.com
www.donq.com
www.culebra.org
www.meetpuertorico.com
www.travelandsports.com
www.rincon.com
www.enchanted-isles.com
www.prhta.org
www.raic.com
www.culebra-island.com
www.museodearteponce.org
www.mapr.org
These sites may help you
For tourists Puerto Rico is secure, thieves, for some reason, respect tourists. here are many goon beaches for picturing, San Juan, Carolina, Vega Baja, Manat铆, Rinc贸n, Humacao, Patillas, Arecibo, Hatillo, Culebra, Fajardo, Vieques, and many others. You can go to El Yunke Rain Forest, pay a visit to the Bacardi Rum Distillery Factory, visit the Camuy's Cave Park and Mine System, there are Bio-luminescent Bays in Lajas, Culebra and Vieques. Rinc贸n is worldly famous for the sunsets. Aguadilla is famous for the surfing and windsurfing.Arecibo has the biggest observatory all around the world.|||We just vacationed in Puerto Rico for 6 days and loved it. We were in the San Juan area and it seemed safe enough. There are police everywhere. If you are walking to take photo's, you should be fine. You can always walk along the beach and get beautilful shots. Old San Juan is very interesting and picturesque and has nice buses. I would not go there at night alone though, it seems a little scary and easy to get lost. And the traffic/streets are really horrible. I was so thankful I had someone familiar with the area to drive us. As far as things to do - your group should go to the east coast to Fajardo (about a 45min drive) and take a catamaran sailboat trip to the smaller islands. We went out on the Salty Dog and it was, truly, one of the most enjoyable days of my life. Sailing, snorkeling, lunch, snacks, & unlimited drinks were all included and the crew was great. It really made the vacation memorable. Also, many people told us to visit the Rain Forest, but we didn't get time. I hear it has beautiful waterfalls.|||Just use common sense when traveling solo, like in any part of the world.
San Juan metro area have some great places to eat, for every budget and every type of food. Here are some suggestions:
Cafe Belin in Old San Juan, for lunch with vegetarian options - http://www.cafeberlinpr.net/
Marmalade in Old San Juan, for a dinning experience - http://www.marmaladepr.com/index.htm
Mertropol in Isla Verde, great for lunch and a taste of PR/Cuban cusine - http://www.metropolpr.com/
Kasalta in Ocean Park (between IslaVerde and Condado), breakfast, lunch and mid afternoon snack, excellent coffee and pastries- http://www.kasalta.com/
Marisqueria Miro in Condado - Spanish tapas, great ambiance - http://www.marisqueriamiro.com/e/newslet鈥?/a>
For Shopping in Old San Juan you have many small artisans stores with unique gifts. Also some outlets stores like Coach, Ralph Lauren and Dooney & Bourke.
There are 2 major outlets in PR, Prime Outlets in Barceloneta (like 1:30 from San Juan) and Belz in Canovanas (like 35 minutes from San Juan). I suggest you go to Belz.
Check the stores here:
http://www.belz.com/shopping/canovanas.a鈥?/a>
http://www.primeoutlets.com/locations/pu鈥?/a>
Hope this helps!|||I lived in PR until I was 24, If are out a at night you will be fine, there is police car patrolling San Juan and condado all the time in , stay away from La perla is behind the old spanish fortes, for shopping any were will be fine food the best restaurants are in coast of the island, the towns of Fajardo, Luquillo, ricon, Cabo Rojo, Lajas and Loiza are were the local people go to relax, the prices are more reasonable and it will give you a better View of Puerto Rico, not what you see in the Daddy Yankee videos check this web link for http://escape.topuertorico.com/|||I usually shop in Rio Piedras but be careful there because they have people that will cut your bag or try to rob you. Do not put down you bag unattended. Bayamon is also a nice place to shop along with the Plaza Las Americas and Plaza Carolina. I guess it should be safe to take pics if there are other people near. I have not been there in years.|||Try travel2educate.com|||TAKE ME WITH U!!! =(( I HAVENT BEEN TO P.R FOR 2 YEARS ~!!!~
I would like to know how is Puerto Rico. Im planning on going for the first time and do you think it would be worth the trip?
How is the weather out there in December?|||I went in February about 2 years ago, and it was great. I'm also going back this December for a cruise.
If you haven't been to the Caribbean before, the weather is weird. One minute you'll have crystal-clear, blue skies, and the next minute you'll be sitting in a rainstorm. However, the rainstorms are nice, since they only last a few minutes, the rain is warm, and you only get them 1 or 2 times a day in the winter. The Caribbean is technically a year-round destination, and I've done a lot of research on the Caribbean, and I think the best time to go is actually in the wintertime. The rainfall is historically lower in the winter, and the humidity is also lower than the summertime. The hurricane season has passed (June 1st - November 31st), and it's not as sweltering as it is in the summer.
As I said, I'm going back this December, and from the weather patterns and statistics I've seen and the December Caribbean reviews I've read, I'm not expecting any problems.
Don't worry about it. It will be great! Have fun!|||. whethe nice,and is a lot of celebration in dec tru january 2010, happy hollidays|||PR is one of the prettiest islands in the Carbbean, there is much to do, like going to El Yunque, seeing Ponce, the Barcardi Factory, Old San Juan, theres a great mall, great night life and beautiful beaches. We stayed in Dorado, which is very quiet, but beautiful...a wealthier area on the island. The weather in december will still be in the 80s...Still perfect and lush.|||first of all do not go 2 the campo you will not reception! the weather in puerto rico is always hot, in the evenings it gets in its 70's. other then that u will have a great time. its worth the trip. the waters are clear nd ull enjoy every moment of it|||Its great in Puerto Rico. The people are great, the weatgers good, though pack an umbrella in case of raining.The food is great too, including the local food. And if you do visit, I recomend you to visit the Viejo San Juan, because it will teach you not only Puertorrican Culture, but also Spanish. But the weather in Puerto Rico is really good, but December here is really cold, at least for me. Its above 75F and bellow 95 F.|||it's pretty cool. i actually called 1-800-866-STAR and they send you all the info you may need about PR. It's like a tourism phone number. I called and got me my phamphlets.
Often times I read about a lot of benefits that people from Puerto Rico have. It seems to be looked at as a state in many ways, but in other ways it is not. In actuality it is not of course.|||They demand the same rights as states, yet insist on maintaing their own nationality.|||Puerto Rico was given to the US in 1900 for winning the Spanish American war.
People in Puerto Rico are US citizens but they don't pay federal income tax. The people of Puerto Rico voted in 1967, 1993 and 1998, voting against statehood all three times.
Why don't all other countries do the same thing? The other countries in the region are independent or are members of the British Commonwealth, and they prefer to stay that way.
|||Puerto Rico is not treated like a state, is treated like the colony that is.
In the US, gas prices are usually like 1.99 and 9 tenths of a cent per gallon. In puerto rico it is 44 and 7 tenths of a cent per liter. I don't know if it is because it is liters instead of gallons. If anyone knows or has any ideas, please let me know.|||it has to do with converting gallons into liters and vs. In the US its gallons in PR its liters. So sometimes if the liter price goes up in PR and its lower in gallons in the US, people may think its still cheaper in PR because they see it as liter and not gallons, but its either more expensive or basically sometimes the same price, depending on the cents per gallons in US or per liter in PR.|||Ok Daco, the PR version of consumer affairs here changed it from 9/10 to 7/10 a couple of years ago to adjust for evaporation. See when a gas retailer receives their load of gas some evaporation occurs during the unloading and loading of the gas. So there is a price adjustment made to every order for the evaporation. Daco decided that the consumer needed this to be passed on to them. So they give them 2/10 percent. It's all BS, but that's what it was about.
BTW, the gas in PR is always cheaper than it is in the states. Usually by 20 cents a gallon.|||ok. that begins when the goverment order to sell the gasoline in summer in 7 tenths because the gasoline with the hot of summer expand, or i dont know what and that was the reason, but the sellers never change that prices again to nine tenths. this was happen in two thousandth something. i dont know the specific year. i think it was less that 2006.
I am an Australian living in America. I have been advised by my immigration lawyer not to leave America for the next 9 months until all of my papers clear. If I go on a holiday to Puerto Rico will I need to go through immigration? Will I require my passport? Will I only need to same documentation as I would if I were to travel interstate?|||Traveling to Puerto Rico is just like traveling to another state...do not need to use your passport. You just need a photo I.D.for the plane...like a drivers license. You could could use your passport as I.D. if you like...no customs to go through.|||Our bunny friend is missing something, you said you're Australian. Are you living in the US with some kind of visa? Did you got American citizenship? If you still hold an Australian citizenship, you must use your visa and your passport to travel outside continental US, is not needed to go from state to state, but needed to go outside continental US and you'll need it specially to get back into US.
I would like to rent a jet ski in PR. I will be around the west side of Puerto Rico. Would you happen to know where I could rent a jet ski? I have always wanted to get on one. Thank you all very much.|||Next to Villa Cofresi in Rincon, there's a a place. Last time I checked they rented out jet skis for about $75 an hour.|||Jet Ski rents are everywhere...LuisO's answer seems enough to answer your question. BUT,if you want to go Jet Skiing go to Boqueron or maybe even in Combate,those are the best beaches in Puerto Rico
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Question from spanish class. I can only find results regarding whether or not puerto rico is part of the US.|||Puerto Rico was a colony of Spain from 1493 to 1898. In 1898, the Hispanoamerican war begun (a conflict between the US and Spain). US won the war and took as loot several Spanish territories: Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico.
In 1952, Puerto Rico's status changed from colony to "Estado Libre Asociado," which translates literally to Freely Associated State. Since the US deemed this name unacceptable, the official name in English is Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
So first, PR belonged to the US. And now, PR is "part" of the US.|||"Part" ?
Technically speaking, legally speaking?
*** No. Puerto Rico is not "part" of the USA, but only a "possession" or "property" of the USA.
*** According to the US Supreme Court, territories like Puerto Rico, which are "Unincorporated territories" are not "part" of the USA.
Since PR is not "part" of the USA, the question "WHY is puerto rico part of the untited states?" can not be answerred.
Note:
* There are several kinds of territories within USA law system.
*** Incorporated organized territories: These are "part" of the USA. Currently, USA does not have any Incorporated organized territories.
*** Unincorporated organized territories: These are not "part" but "possessions" or "properties" of the USA. The "organized" adjective means they got their own local goverments, that means not been governed or administrated out from a desk in Washington. Territories in this category: PR, US Virgin Islands, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands.
*** Incorporated unorganized territories: Example: Palmyra Atoll is privately owned by the Nature Conservancy and administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
*** Unincorporated unorganized : Example: Johnston Atoll, Midway Islands
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If the question is why Puerto Rico is a unincorporated & organized territory of the USA then:
*** PR was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 during his second trip to the New World.
*** Spain started colonization of PR in early 1500's under Juan Ponce De Leon.
*** USA and Spain had a war (the Hispanoamerican War) in 1898 which USA won, and in the Treaty of Paris were USA and Spain settled peace, USA received the last colonies that Spain had including Cuba, PR, and the Philippines.
*** From 1898 up to now we have been an unincorporated territory of the USA.
*** From April 11, 1899鈥揗ay 1, 1900 PR was an unincorporated territory of the United States under military government. After that date we continued as an an unincorporated territory but with civil goverment with our governor selected / appointed by the USA President.
*** The enacting of our own Constitution in 1952, that established our current form of goverment, giving the right to puertorricans to elect our governor, nor the names "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" or "Commenwealth of Puerto Rico" did not changed the fact that we still are considered a territory, an Unincorporated territory.|||Peurto Rico is not yet the 51st state of the USA. The idea has been considered but Puerto Rico rejected it.
A lady told me she went to Puerto Rico there is a underwater restaurant I never heard about it and my kids are very excited to go there anyone could tell me more information about it?|||No, that lady needs to get her geography correct. The only undersea restaurant I have ever heard of is called Ithaa in Maldives(which isn't even in the caribbean). I have never seen anything like that in PR, sorry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0FX4xAqV鈥?/a>
But there are other fun places you can take your kids in PR.
-Arecibo lighthouse & Pirate Park
-Mayaguez Zoo
-Aguadilla Ice Skating Rink
-Las Cascadas Waterpark in Aguadilla
-Speed & Splash waterpark in Ponce
-Chuck E. Cheese in Bayamon or Caguas|||No, not in PR. Some resorts have bars at the pool where you can order drinks while still on the water, that is the closest you can get to that.
I was reading The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and Diaz mentions that there is a curse in Puerto Rico similar to that in the Dominican Republic. Does anybody know what that Puerto Rican curse is called?|||is fuf煤. Is you hear a person saying to another one "Le hecharon un fuf煤" means like in Englsih "you have been cursed"|||I think you are talking about a "fuf煤". You would say "me echaron un fufu".
hi. I need help. Plzz help me I have to submit this by today.
Unfortunately, I dont know anything about helth insurance.
I need to write one paragraph for my english class where I have to write the facts and information on the problem of health insurance in puerto rico.
thank you very much. plzz help me.
God bless you.|||The only problem with health insurance in PR is the same problem as health insurance every where else.... it costs a lot!
This is especially problematic in PR since most people here earn much less than in any State. So many people really can't afford health insurance and have to rely on the free service provided.|||There is no problem with PR health insurance. The problem is with the medical bureaucracy system from hospitals, doctors and private medical practices.
I need to get a copy of a marriage licence from Puerto Rico. I'm not even sure the "marriage" was valid, as I didn't take the required blood test or even swear before anyone, it was a church ceremony. How can I find out this information?|||google it, or ask a lawyer, they will tell u exactly what to do.
Does anyone know what kind of health insurance the doctors accecpt in Puerto Rico?
Thanks...|||blue cross blue shield of puerto rico
triple SSS
humana
cosvi
tricare
medicare
most american healthcares|||Puerto Rico is an American territory. All US health plans are accepted the same as if you traveled to another state. To put your mind at ease just call your provider and ask.
Born in Puerto Rico,need to get a copy of birth certificate for proof of US citizenship to apply for a us passport.Please show me where do I go to apply for it?|||this link should help:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/puertr鈥?/a>
Event: Birth, Death, Marriage
Cost of copy: $5.00
Address:
Department of Health
Demographic Registry
P.O. Box 11854
Fernandez Juncos Station
San Juan, PR 00910
Remarks: Central office has had records since July 21, 1931. Copies of earlier records may be obtained by writing to Local Registrar (Registrador Demografico) in municipality where event occurred Additional copies ordered at the same time by the same person are $4.00 each.
Money order should be made payable to Secretary of the Treasury. Personal checks are not accepted. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (787) 767-9120.
All applications must be accompanied by a photocopy of an of a recent, valid IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT.|||try flying there
I understand that Verizon does not serve Puerto Rico anymore but friends tell me that there are no roaming charges. I still worry about going there with my two sons who will be texting and talking all the time.|||I am not sure where you heard that but they have coverage in Puerto Rico as long as you have a national plan you will be fine. Best thing to do is call Verizon and ask them about your specific plan. Here is a a Verizon map showing PR and how they have coverage all over the island, so why wouldn't they service PR. Best thing to call Verizon.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/Cover鈥?/a>|||Nope! It's classified as the USA so you're good|||Ask to 611 in your cell phone. Here in PR until 2007 Verizon was servicing. From that date is Claro.|||We didnt. Just make sure you have the nation wide plan :)
I live in N.J and I want send a couple of boxes to Puerto Rico,but I need to find a good, place that can send it for low prices.|||Go to the nearest US Postal Office, otherwise try UPS, Fedex, or other carriers like them.|||You can send it parcel post from your local post office.. allow a couple of weeks.|||Those flat rate boxes at the post office.
PR is America.|||that would be the Post Office......PR is the United States, you know.......|||The Post Office!
I would like to be a plastic surgeon in either Fajardo, Isla Verde or Rincon. But after looking at a few of the homes, they seem to be expensive, even for the houses with 1 bedroom. I plan to have a family so I would like a relatively big house. Would I be better off living in the states or at Puerto Rico?|||I'm going to perfectly honest with you, I live in Puerto Rico, I have lived here my whole life so I think I know what I'm talking about. I'm going to be moving to the states soon and let me tell you, real estate prices in PR are stupid. My house costs a total of 178,000 it is a three bedroom home, 2 1/2 bathroom, security controlled neighborhood (this is in the Central Area). I won't complain, my house is nice but I went to Florida to see houses and the house I saw for 153,000 was huge compared to mine. Not to mention the fact that it had waterview and what does mine have? Interstate view. Ah yes, the nice soothing sound of cars passing by and crashing at 2am while doing races.
I won't deny the fact that Puerto Rico is very beautiful and you would enjoy the beauty of Isla Verde and Fajardo but please take into consideration the salaries in PR are half or less than half of what you would get in the states. For example, my mother has been working for 15 years in the same company and she has a salary of 28,000, searching for jobs in FL we talked with someone who was willing to offer her a salary of 45,000 for better benefits, less working hours and 4 days instead of 5. That's DOUBLE.
Also keep in mind that because we belong to USA but are not a state, things are more expensive over here. I don't want to discourage you from coming to live here if you really want to. Puerto Rico is beautiful and has many things to do, but overall the government is full of shitheads and corrupt people. Also keep in mind that the places you want to live in are somewhat "country" so there's less jobs or lower salaries over there. I would suggest looking into San Juan (the house prices there are high though) but you can also live in Caguas (where I live) and work in San Juan (what I used to do).
Anyways, I can help you a lot more if you wish, contact me by email. (Just go to my profile my email is there). I will try to help you as much as possible! Have a nice day and Good luck!
I am interested in going to a university in Puerto Rico but I am wondering if the degree would be equivalent and acknowledged when i returned to the states and whether or not it would generally be much more expensive or cheaper. Also, would the classes most likely be held in Spanish?|||yes the classes would most likely be held in spanish. and second you would have to research if the degree would transfer to the states. Since Puerto Rico is a territory to the US it may or may not be accepted the same as in here, but it also would depend on the degree.
Upon being hired I signed a company authored agreement basically saying that I could be terminated for any reason if the company saw it necessary. If injustices and or discrimination is present does Puerto Rico labor law overide and or protect workers from unjust termination?|||Well, it's said that state and federal laws always "trump" the terms of a contract, so, depending on the details, you might have a case.
You should probably consult with an attorney, and there are many attorneys who specialize in labor law, so find one of them and see if he can help.
Good luck!...|||No it does not. Puerto Rico labor laws give you NO protection in this regard because Puerto Rico is a "fire at will" jurisdiction. Regardless of your contract, the company can fire you for no reason at all.
im looking around at different pharmacy schools that i have a chance of going to. University of Puerto Rico's pharmacy tuition is much less expensive than any other school in America that I've looked at whether in state or out of state.|||Yes, that school is fully accredited by the ACPE. You'll just have to take the regular licensing exams.|||Yes you can. PR is pretty much a part of the U.S. so you can be one here.
My daughter and I visited Puerto Rico in 2008 and we both enjoyed Medalla beer, which I believe is brewed there. Apparently, you cannot find it in the United States due to arguments between large importers. If I can find someone who lives there to buy and ship a case of beer to me in the US, are there restrictions I should know about? I would like to get some for her birthday. Thanks!|||I know that the US postal service does NOT allow alcohol to be shipped. But you can call Fed Ex or UPS & ask them their rules. But you can bring some home from PR if you visit.
Hi, we are going to Puerto Rico on June 11th -25th just want to know if any one knows of any festivals that will be on at that time. I know there is the Pescao festival in Salinas but the research on the web shows June, but when in June? If you know of any festivals in the month of june could you please give us the date? I would appreciate it. Thank you.|||Dorado Patron Saint Festival - June 12-16
Crab Festival in Guanica - June 15-18
National Mango Festival in Mayaguez - June 20-22
Isabela Patron Saint Festival - June 14-16
Paso Fino Father's Day Competition in Vieques - June 18 (horses)
Orocovis Patron Saint Festival - June 20-24
San Juan Bautista Day in San Juan - June 23
Fishing Tournament in Hatillo - June 22
Barranquitas Patron Saint Festival - June 13-17|||Bebe is correct.|||I'll be there in June too. Try the main site for PR
my friend collects snow globes of the cities/countries he goes to. i'm looking to find one of Puerto Rico and i can't! I want a nice one because the ones he already has are from sak's. please help! i'll be in Puerto Rico soon so if anyone has advice on a place to get snowglobes there I would appreciate it!|||Many of the souvenir shops around the Island sell snow globes. In Old San Juan, the souvenir shops have them. Some are the traditional plastic and there are the glass round globes. Since you are taking one from here to where you live, I presume you are coming by plane and not by boat, you may have to wrap it and put it in your suit case because a friend I know went to the States and she brought a couple of snow globes as gifts to give to her friends here and at the airport they took them way, you know security purposes. But check with your airline and what they say and check with airport security where you live and if you want you can log on to Puerto Rico Tourism and using their phone number you can call and ask about transporting the globes.|||You can go to San Juan, were there are many souvenir shops and you'll definetly find snowglobes there. Old San Juan is full of souvenir shops, so you'll definetly find one
Good Luck !!|||THEY SOMETIMES SELL THEM IN ALWAYS 99 AND ME SALVE
I am doing a project for Puerto Rico and I need to know some of the things that are going "problematic" in Puerto Rico. Please help!|||Right now I would focus on University students and their strikes. One good part to start with is the teachers strike and then the UPR strikes.
How about the clashes between ages. An example is the introduction of "perreo" , the dog dance, that caused a lot of scandals and a clear line of definition between young and old.
My problem with the police one is the fact that it is always the cops fault, but not the individual. Because of one small portion of police officers act that way it does not mean it is the departments fault. Most police officers do not attack people; thus, it is not the lack of training and trust me their is no lack.
I have a cousin who is in the academy and she is up at three in the morning and sleeps at twelve. They have them in training and disciplinary stuff. The team suffers for one persons wrong doing. My cousin only comes home on weekends and she loves it, she says it is hard. So the police thing of poor training is false, I use to think that until my cousin joined.
How about drugs, BIG problem. Those "police officers" that act out, most likely involved in drugs. Teenagers and drugs, another big issue.
Animals that are abandoned, I have pictures it is bad. That would probably be my choice.
Eventually heterosexual marriages and adoption is going to be a big uprising. A lot more people now accepting the fact that they are gays and lesbians, especially the younger crowd.|||The nearest thing to human rights problem you might find in PR is with the police. I know personally my husband was struck multiple times by a police officer during a routine traffic violation stop. He was then taken to the police station, because they assumed from his different spanish accent that he was an illegal (and it didn't seem to matter that he had a valid PR drivers license AND voters card). See he is a Puerto Rican from the USVI, so his accent differs from locals. He was threatened with deportation (lol) and when he laughed they struck him with a phone book! After two hours, one of the officers figured out that he was in fact an American citizen and that deporting him back to the US Virgin Islands was not an option. He was let go with a not so veiled threat as to not trying to complain.
Recently there have been clashes with protesting collage students that have led to accusations of unnecessary force. We have had several incidents of people being killed in police custody, most recently a youth who was on the ground being detained and was shot multiple times by an officer. The youth was a witness to a robbery, but was mistaken as a robber. The officer claims to have tripped and set off the first shot, which seemed to have set off the other officer, but more than 10 shots were fired at a boy who was on the ground with his hands behind his head.
You can't lump the police all together as bad, of course, but corruption is huge here. As it is in all places where you are a gateway for drug traffickers. Police here are underpaid, and under trained and often resort to brutality to calm situations down.|||The human rights problems in PR are the same human rights problems in the USA. The police are undereducated and underpaid and shows in the treatment towards the people. The Government is the most left government in the USA. Think of San Francisco and PR is to the left of it, way left. People complaint that they can not strike, but their way to strike is to violate others civil rights and when the police interfere, "they are violating human rights". PR is very left and the media is way "out there" as well. So what you are going to encounter is a lot of hoopla on human rights violations that do not compare with the human rights violations in mainland USA.|||ok
1. political ideals and issues( the countries controversial confrontations when it comes to the islands status).
2. government bureaucracy is the other main problem in society (very slow process unless you have money, power and connections to do so).|||Think of Puerto Rico has similar to the United States....it is a Commonwealth. The issues right now are jobs and the economy just like the mainland.|||One big problem is the US is trying too make puerto rico become a state.Never will happen but its a problem
What do I need to do to be considered a resident of Puerto Rico?
How long do I have to live there before I am considered a resident?|||You need to live there. To be a resident you will need to get a place to live, place to work and prove you are there. I am not sure of the time frame though.|||what if your a domician or cuban, how does that work? Report Abuse
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I know that Puerto Rico was colonized twice, once by Spain, and then again by America, but what were the benefits?
Were there social benefits? If so what?
Economic?
Political?
Sorry I'm very confused! It seems there were no benefits!|||Of course there are benefits or noone would have wanted it. Many countries tried to take over PR, so it was very important.
SPAIN-
strategic military location
coffee & sugar cane from PR to Spain
US-
Strategic millitary location
tourism & travel for US citizens
recruit puerto ricans as Soilders
use PR land as military & naval bases
PR has high % of retail sales = good for US companies to open there
PR produces 80% of US medicine|||Puerto Rico used to be a military strategic point for its location. Its the biggest island through the entrance of the Caribbean Sea. That was the biggest benefit that the island held in early 20th century, however, its no longer an strategic point due to military technological advances, allies world wide (eg. Central and South America and Europe) and that theres no real threat of an invasion through the Caribbean.
I believe that Puerto Rico doesnt offer anymore benefits other than tourism and political sympathy from the US.
I am trying to find information about the liquor laws in Puerto Rico. I am looking to open a few small bars there and I am not having much luck finding information. I would love to know if "open " alcohol is allowed at the beach and in the streets. Thank you for your answers! |||If you are in an open bar, pubs or clubs, you can walk around with a beer in your hand. You cant drive and drink alcohol or you will get in trouble with the law. About the beaches, well you can drink in a public area were other people are drinking, but their are some areas were you have to pay 2-3 dollars per car and you are prohibited to enter with alcohol. people usually take like a covered cup and drink inside, but you cant show the bottle or beer can. These places will have a sign saying you are not allowed with alcoholic drinks. Some beaches are private and some are open to the public to drink, this is usually around the corner of the private beach were everyone is allowed to drink and their is no limit or law to drink in those areas. People will know were they can drink because it has to be in the right places at the right time, if you see everyone walking around with drinks like nothing, then you are allowed to do so, but if you see people hiding things and not drinking, then you shouldnt either. Driving and drinking at the same time is not allowed.|||On the streets no, and the police tries to enforce it as much as they can. The person will get a lecture and the place (meaning you, owner) wil get a hefty fine.....so I just advice you not to allow it. This is the rule but, I can tell you right now, it is not always followed.
On the beach, yes, you can drink in any spot you want but to tell you the truth i don't think you have a good chance of putting up a pub/bar on the beach. The beaches are pretty much monopolized by hotels. But to tell you the truth, most people just bring their own drinks because it is too expensive to buy it from the hotel's bar.
FYI: I'm mostly referring to San Juan area (area metro) , you may have a chance for a beachfront pub in other parts of the island...idk. |||You can't drink on the streets, but you can take liquor to the beach. And the drinking age is 18.|||NOP
I am going to Puerto Rico next tuesday and I have looked for cheap hostals in San Juan but they are all over 100 US dollars per day, which it is very expensive for me. I am planning to stay 6 days there. Can you give a good tip ?|||I don't think staying in a hostel is a good idea. I suggest checking out some of the vacation rentals that are rented out from private owners. They are cheaper than hotels & much nicer. Check out what I found! GOODLK!
This is in Ocean Park(which is a section of San Juan) for $57 per night:
http://puertorico.craigslist.org/vac/381鈥?/a>
This is in Isla Verde(a section of San Juan) for $65 per night:
http://puertorico.craigslist.org/vac/380鈥?/a>
This is in Rio Piedras(a section of San Juan- But Not the nicest area) for $45 per night:
http://puertorico.craigslist.org/vac/376鈥?/a>
Old San Juan(San Juan) for $50 per night:
http://puertorico.craigslist.org/vac/369鈥?/a>
San Juan $65 per night:
http://puertorico.craigslist.org/vac/364鈥?/a>
Ocean Park(San Juan) $69 per night:
http://puertorico.craigslist.org/vac/364鈥?/a>
You can check this site & put in your maximum price to see listings. It is cheaper to stay in towns outside of San Juan, but then you would need to rent a car. ENJOY PR!|||Caribe Hilton has no casino so I believe it should be a bit less their number is 1-787-721-0303
Comfort Inn In Condado 1-787-721-0170
Holiday Inn San Juan 1-787-253-9000
Howard Johnson Hotel Isla Verde 1-787-728-1300 this one is in Isla Verde. Isla Verde is only about 5-10 minutes from the Airport
Howard Johnson Hotel in Old San Juan 1-787-722-9191
These are the ones that do not have casinos only Howar Johnson of Isla Verde. But I believe it is cheeper than Normandie, Ritz, Convento, Embassy Suits. These have casinos.
Call ASAP and check the prices and enjoy your stay here. Bienvenida=Welcome|||Well, first of all, stay away from the Condado strip. With hotels like La Conche and Holiday Inn and others, you're looking at VERY pricey rooms. If you don't mind walking around to see some of the sights, there was a Best Western and a Travelodge, not too far outside of the strip. They're not along the beach, but they are within walking distance of one. (keep in mind, it's been a while since I was last there.)
For some fun sights, arrange a tour to the Bacardi Rum Factory. Granted, the smell of Black Strap is strong, but that's how they make rum. lol
Also be sure to check out the forts. They say that one of the towers, overlooking the bay at El Morro, is haunted. The tower is called "The Devil's Tower". But the view from there is FANTASTIC. San Cristobal isn't as big as El Morro, but it's fairly close to the Condado strip.
I hope you can find the kind of hotel you want, and I hope you have a blast. Just remember, their "schedules" are more like "suggestions", unless you're talking tour groups, then they stick to that.
Let us know how you fared.|||Not in San Juan ..but Carolina 3 minutes from the Airport..
MArio's
the Green Isle
The Canary by the Sea...
check them at
www.gotopuertorico.com
www.welcometopuertorico.org|||Haven't you watch the movie Hostal? If THAT happens on Europe who knows what can happend there! You might end up in a Sandinista camp, eeeeewwww!!!! I Better suggest that you invest in a hotel instead, for your safety sake!|||www.HIhostels.com
I thought it was a great game. Puerto Rico proved that they are a great team with great pitching... Will this game show the US that they need to play more as a team?|||i covered my eyes for some lol :(|||It was only a ballgame, and had no meaning.|||I think a lot of unexpected things are gonna happen in the next few games soo cant wait!!|||Well, they definitely need to do something. Problem is that I heard Pedroia won't be playing the rest of the WBC, so that hurts. They still have a good team, they just need to do something.|||it was a great game veeeerryyy interesting but shtoopid|||I know it was not a real baseball game. More like softball rules with a 10 run rule....gimme a break. If this WBC thing continues in 3 years from now how about being committed to playing 9 innings or more no matter what or dont play at all. Just my 2 cents.
I really need help finding information about the history of swimming in Puerto Rico because I have to do two pages about it since i missed too many days of swimming in Physical Education. I tried searching it in yahoo but I didn't find anything! If you know something about it or find a good website lease let me know! Oh and I will choose a best answer! Thanks!|||a|||Wow, thats a hard assignment. You really shouldn't have missed swimming classes. There really isn't any history of swimming in Puerto Rico. No special swimming events ever took place in Puerto Rico. I would suggest looking up info on your local pool and writing about that.
so yeah, Why is Puerto Rico important to the United States? It's not a really big trading partner either. Puerto Ricans go to the US, but why is it so important for the US?|||Congress passed a bill a few weeks ago to let Puerto Rico become a state. This would give the Dems more electoral votes. Apparently, Puerto Rico has voted on this three times and they voted "no" every time. They realized they would be subject to all taxes if they were a state.|||Well, why is Idaho important to the US? Why is Maine important to the US?|||Have you seen the women?|||The Democrats know if they don't import votes they will lose.
The same reason illegals are important to them.|||Puerto Rico is the US, dude.|||Old relic of the colonial period.|||The most important reason is for strategic military location.|||Bacardi !!|||Lisa is dead on. I don't know of Democrat votes, but she's not joking about taxes. Puerto Rico IS an "Americas Territory", but as she said. I didn't know they voted on it several times but the main thing was they didn't want the taxes. I think that was around 2005 or so. If they became a state, it would probably give us more trade route advantages.|||So Erik Estrada could ride a motorcycle on Chips.
Hello me and my wife are looking at honeymooning in Puerto Rico. We have set a budget for 3000 dollars and 6 nights. We would like to have a place as close to the beach as possible. I am just asking if anyone has had some good experience with hotels. Also any advice on things to check out while there would be most appreciated! Thanks!|||Congrats. For getting married!!!
Hey come to San Juan In Condado here we have beaches and tourist friendly places steps away from the San Juan International Airport . Go to the hotel: Marriot they have wonderful reception and its a 4 start hotel the best part is cheap . then take the M3 metrobus to San Juan wich cost 50 cents and you will have a wonderful expierence visiting the El Morro Fort and the historical sites them you can take a taxi to el Yunque "bring your own food" cause is quite expensive and some OFF and some good pair of undies for swimming you can go there and them go to Culebra to a romantic night under the stars in a resort , for this romantic night you have to go to a empty beach and get some candles and a tent and have a very romantic night in front of the sea. Also you can go to Catano ( take the "Lancha" called Aquaexpresso from the San Juan Bay and go to the Bacardi reffinery... In Old San Juan in Cristo street we have a Coach Factory, A Crocs factory and many good shops. Also like you are newly wed, you can go to a kids park near el morro and have a romantic picnik a hill that has views to the sea. Also here are some Spanish things you have to know:
Hello= Hola
Goodbye = Adios
Good Night = Buenas Noches
Thanks= Gracias
Where is el Morro Fort= Donde esta el Morro
Wait!!!= Espera!!! (you say that to the bus and start running if it leaves you.
And this areas of San Juan
Old San Juan- the historic site.
Condado - the expensive site
Santurce- Nothing to do
Miramar - The middle Class
People here are quite violent so don't make them angry.|||Pick any 3 or 4 star hotel in San Juan and you will be happy with it.
I"ve heard that Puerto Ricans that are born in Puerto Rico, are legally defined as US citizens. But I also heard that they aren't allowed to vote. Is this right?|||Correct. As a territory, they do not have voting representation in Congress. They do have the opportunity to vote in local issues, such as governor, etc. The same thing is true of all US possessions. From time to time PR votes on applying for statehood, but it is consistently turned down.
The U.S. Government classifies Puerto Rico as an independent taxation authority by Federal Law 48 U.S.C. 搂 734. Puerto Rico residents are required to pay U.S. federal taxes, import/export taxes, federal commodity taxes, social security taxes etc. The only exemption is federal income taxes since residents pay federal payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare), as well as Commonwealth of Puerto Rico income taxes. All federal employees, plus those who do business with the federal government, in addition to Puerto Rico-based corporations that intend to send funds to the U.S., and some others also pay federal income taxes.|||Yes they are US citizens, however the Constitution only allows a citizen who is a *legal resident* of one of the 50 states to vote in federal elections.
They do have a non-voting representative in Congress, although Congress may allow them to vote in committees.
This also applies to American Somoa, the American Virgin Islands and Guam.
Keep in mind, citizens who are a legal resident in one of the 50 States can vote by absentee ballot.|||That's not true at all. They can vote, and have all the rights of citizens. They are pretty much a state, they just don't have any senators.
Well, they can vote on most things anyways....|||They can vote for their governor and legislators, just not president.|||Yes, they can't vote in Federal elections(congress, president). If they move to the mainland then they can vote in them. Every 10 years or so they have a vote whether they want to become a state or not but they keep voting no(only narrowly)|||True, but they also do not pay income tax. What jitz said is also true.|||Yes (from Puerto Rico), because it has to pay federal taxes, and be declare a state, to be able to vote.|||They are considered American Citizens, but they cannot vote in Presidential Elections. They can however vote in the Primaries.
They do not need a passport to come to the United States and you do not need a passport to go to Puerto Rico. The same is also true for Guam, the American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands.|||It seems to me that that PR should decide on either statehood or independence. I don't like having American citizens who are effectively disenfranchised.
I want to go on vacation this summer somewhere preferably unspoiled and not too expensive (near Puerto Rico, which is where I'm leaving from, or if it's far away, that the plane ticket isn't too expensive).|||Try Culebrita, off Puerto Rico's east coast. Flamenco Beach is the best - pristine water, fine sand..unspoiled beauty. Celebrity Reef also is perfect for snorkeling! Turtle Beach is also a must-try.|||Hmm...Maybe Florida lol idk it depends on where you getting the tickets from try cheap tickets on google and you should find something my sister got tickets to puerto rico from here for only about 200 pretty cheap. were actually going to P.R In July haven't been there in a few years|||You can go to one of the small islands just off Puerto Rico, like Vieques or Culebra. Both are supposed to be very nice and neither is very built up. They're both accessable via ferry.
My Mother ownes a house in PR, and is trying to sell it. The house is worth $350K, but is asking $295K. I'm looking for an answer that would be the fastest, and most legal way possible, in accordance with the laws of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico?|||Put up a sign with a phone number directly in front of the property, advertise in local newspapers, also advertise different places online such as craigslist.com...even if there is no puerto rico section, just put it in New York sections
My GF and I (both adults) are interested in taking a trip in the next few months and thought Puerto Rico would be a nice place to check out and her grandma is from there! We are not your typical travelers, we don't like expensive hotels, modern restaurants, and typical experiences. We want to stay at cheap hostels, eat authentic food, see the must see sites, experience the outdoors, even check out some of the local nightlife. Any advice? Looking to experience the real Puerto Rico!|||Take SPIRIT AIRLINES out of ORLANDO.. and rent a car when you get to the LM.Airport.. if you rent a RV you can even sleep in the car. You do know that cheap hotels in the Caribbean have walls that move during the night.. right?|||San Juan is more of the tourist area but is contaminated with alot and I mean alot of crime, I'd recommend yauco cuz it's nice, has amazing sights and the town is wonderful, I'm 100% puertorican and would t change it for the world, I travel there alot and would recommend the beaches, plaza de yauco, jueces, etc.. be prepares to be amazed and eating great food!!!|||I have heard the Ferry Service is running between Port of Lauderdale and San Juan again. you may want to research that.. if it's true it would be a truly great way to make the trip over. Of course once you are actually in the Caribbean you have multiple choices of inter island ferry boats you can take to island hop.. that is about a 'non touristy' as you can get.|||Where are you going to fly from? If you are in US, it's quite cheap sometimes to fly to its capital city San Juan. Or you can book the air + hotel + activity package. Check expedia or orbitz. Good luck and enjoy Puerto Rico.|||these a re the most see sights: http://puertoricoplace.hubpages.com/hub/鈥?/a>
To see more of Puerto Rico: http://www.puertoricoistheplace.com/|||1. rent a car (you need to expand your traveling horizons and public bus its limited, taxis are expensive).
2. Stay in Paradores de Puerto Rico (these are little safe private hotels) not expensive and are local, google it.
3. Eat outdoor in every little business vans or cook out you see outside, its great food, safe to eat and very cheap.
4. Avoid the tourist places like the northern metro areas of the island which are crowded.
SAFETY ISSUES
1. stay away from ghetto project apartments or street (believe me you will notice it by the way it looks).
2. dont be asking any locals in the middle of nowhere, ask in gas stations and stores.
3. dont give money to homeless person that ask you or any stranger at all, no carpooling strangers, dont go for stories of strangers who say their car got stranded and need help.
4. dont be in isolated areas at midnight or 2,3,4 in the morning.
5. dont leave expensive and important things in your car and in your hotel room
alone or unattended, such as laptops, GPS, digital cameras, money and electronics.
Even thought PR is not randomly high in crime (its most related to drugs and other personal crimes) its always best to follow certain safety rules.
I am moving in three weeks to Puerto Rico I am a diabetic and I suffer from migraine headaches one thing I didn't think until today was health insurance I need to know what papers I need to apply and how to do it ? Thanks|||Since you're coming to Puerto Rico and already asked about Nutrition Assistance I assume you can't pay for a private health plan, so you have to apply for the Government Run Health Plan called ''Reforma''. When you're at the Nutrition Assistance office they might be able to help you and point you on the right direction. The requirements for "Reforma" are practically the same as Nutrition Assistance.
my husband was born in puerto rico and they are passing a new law that all puerto Rica's need the new certificate we ordered one in the mail a couple weeks ago but seems like its taking forever does anyone know how long it takes to receive your certificate in the mail from puerto rico to the states?|||According to the Puerto Rician government expect it to take up to 10 week.|||Check with the consulate as to its status. No one here would know.
Which is populated. Even if none are "cold" which is the least hot populated city area? Cayey? On average, which is a hotter country Australia or Puerto Rico? Would it be unusual to find someone wearing jeans a jumper in Puerto Rico?
Just some curious questions please answer and no offence intended.|||The coldest, populated, part of Puerto Rico is the mountain town of Aibonito. It holds the record low of 32.. Up there even in the summer temperatures rarely go higher than the low 80's and in the winter it's gone down into the mid 40's. Adjuntas is also another town that gets lower temps.
Australia has much higher temps than PR ever sees.
And it's not unusual at all to see people in jackets and hats in the cooler mountain towns in the winter, in fact many homes in the higher regions have fire places!|||The mountaintops are coldest but they're not populated. I guess the coolest populated area would be far away from San Juan as you can get. It's not strange to see people at night wearing jeans or a jumper. I believe Puerto Rico would be hotter than Australia w/ the exception of maybe the desert in Aussie. I hope that helps you.|||Mountain towns as Aibonito, Cayey, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Coamo, Las Marias, Arroyo and Jayuya. Temperatures may reach 30's degrees, which is pretty cold, but not that bad. Mostly of the time this happens in the "winter" time which is from November to February.|||its the highest point in PR Cerro de Punta 1,338 m and its located in Jayuya|||It's not really "cold' but he coolest part of the island is up in the mountains at the highest elevation you can get too.
I was watching the miss america pageant and I always wonder, why is miss puerto rico in the miss america pageant when puerto rico isn't even apart of the united states. Anybody know why?|||Well PR IS a part of the US! Hello we are part of America just like the USVI, Guam and American Samoa. We are governed by US federal law, use the US postal service and the US dollar. Puerto Ricans are born US citizens and do not need a passport to travel to the US, how much more American could they be? Now I have always wondered if Miss PR competes in the Miss USA pageant then why does she also compete in the Miss Universe? To me that's the biggest question.
Residents of PR DO NOT get to vote in the US elections, contrary to what the other answerer stated. Only a Puerto Rican who is a US resident can vote in the elections.|||Why is miss puerto rico in the miss america pageant?
* Rules for that particular pageant did not have a limitation to participants from the 50 states, therefore the rules allowed USA territories like PR to participate.
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For those that say that Puerto Rico is "part" of the USA, well, technically speaking, legally speaking, the answer is no. According to the US Supreme Court, unincorporated territories like PR are NOT "part" but only a "property" of the USA. Do not get angry with me, I'm just a messenger of the news. If not speaking in legal / technical terms then it may be ok to say that territories are part of PR.
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For the answer why PR is at a particular competition (sports, beauty pageant, etc.) you need to review what the rules of that particular event says about participants.|||Puerto Rico has been part of the United States since 1898.
Well I checked the Miss Universe website and I did not see Miss Puerto Rico as a contestant, are you sure she is not a guest? Usually Miss Puerto Rico runs on her own not as part of the US, which is better for Puerto Rico no offense.
Well I did not see her as a candidate so I do not know.
Besides America is a broad term because it includes Canada, Central and South America as well.|||You are right to say that Puerto Rico is not part of the United States and to wonder why then there is a Miss PR beauty queen in the Miss America pageant.
The answer to your question is a bit complicated but I will do my best: The short answer is that, for purposes of the Miss America pageant, Puerto Rico >>> IS <<< part of the U.S. Now for the explanation...
Whether of not PR is considered a part of the US depends on the "sense" under consideration at the moment. It works like this: "While in an international sense Puerto Rico is not a foreign country (since it is subject to the sovereignty of and is owned by the US), in a domestic sense it is foreign to the United States because Puerto Rico has not been incorporated into the United States, but is merely appurtenant thereto as a possession." (http://books.google.com/books?id=lgXaZnp鈥?/a>
For purposes of the Miss America pageant, Puerto Rico is a not a foreign country, and is thus able to compete. (This follows from the "INTERNATIONAL sense" above since, TO OTHER COUNTRIES, Puerto Rico is a part of the US, and the contest has no INTERNATIONAL members.)
Now for the beef: This state of affairs results from a 1901 US Supreme Court decision. That decision had nothing to do with beauty pageants but, like many other Supreme Court decisions, it set a precedent that still governs many aspects of PR-US relations today, and the Miss America pageant is one of them. The case is known as Downes v. Bidwell, 182 U.S. 244 (1901), and it is one of some 6 fateful decisions about Puerto Rico handed down by the US Supreme Court some 3 years following the adquisition of PR by the United States. Downes v. Bidwell, however, is considered the leading case because it was so far reaching. The case, for example, created the CONSTITUTIONALLY unprecendented category of "unincorporated territories" without the approval of Congress.(http://books.google.com/books?id=ayINMX_鈥?/a>
BTW, using the same rationale as was done above for Miss America, Puerto Rico competes in the Miss Universe pageant. In this case, Puerto Rico is foreign to the US, and is thus able to compete. (This follows from the "DOMESTIC sense" above since, TO THE AMERICANS, Puerto Rico is not a part of the US, and the contest is not limited to ONE COUNTRY only.)|||OMFG, Now I know why people think americans are idiots. They don't know their own history.
And to all those other ignorants that say PR is part of the USA. NO PR IS NOT PART OF THE USA. PR is a PROPERTY of the USA. It is a unincorporated territory not to be confused with incorporated territory in which case would be PART OF not PROPERTY OF.
隆DESPIERTA BORICUA!
Mira la otra, si es que son brutos. Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky son Estados, NO SON COMMONWEALTH. En su nombre escriben Commonwealth, pero son Estados. Washiton DC, PR, Guam... son Commonwealth.|||Puerto Rico became a US Territory following the Spanish-American War in 1898 and its residents became US citizens in 1917. It has been a US Commonwealth since 1952.|||Puerto Rico is part of the US. It is not a state, but it is a territory, and Puerto Rican citizens are US citizens.|||maybe because puerto rico is part of the us now?
edit: yes it is part of the united states.|||because Puerto Rico is practically a 51st state. was there also a Miss Washington, D.C.? i didn't watch the show yet.|||Puerto Rico is not a god damn state. Stupid Americans.|||Is part of US but they don't own it thou they still want to be independent.|||Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States just like Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky and three others I can't remember. That is also why you do not need a Pass Port to travel there. They also vote in our elections.|||It Is considered a U.S state.
I am going to Puerto Rico this summer for two weeks. I am staying with my grandmother who I know will probably feed me most days. Besides that I want to go on a couple outings that cost about $200 and I would assume that going out to eat would cost another $150 over the two weeks.
How much do you think I should bring for everything included? I am trying to budget my trip now!?!|||The best advice I've heard is "Take half the clothes and twice the money". Go light on the clothes 'cause you'll probably want to buy some down there anyway, and you'll probably come across some activities you'll want to do that cost something.
Great time of year to go. Enjoy the Caribbean for those of us who must stay here in the cold!|||I just came back a month ago from vacation in PR. Eating in PR is very cheap and the best foods are not found in restaurants, instead on the side of the roads/highways where you can have a full course meal for $10 and that includes veggies and fruits. Basically, stay out of the overpriced tourist restaurants and that will keep you from not offending your grandma's cooking ;-) Enjoy your trip.
I have been looking but they are all in the united states so im not sure if there are any for the area of puerto rico , if anyone knows of any opportunities please let me know.|||Hi Yaris,
I would suggest checking into Jet Blue Airways. At times, they employ bilingual reservations specialists to book reservations from home. Also, Dish Network hires National Account Managers to work from home. Some positions are available in Puerto Rico however, a bachelor's degree is required. You can also sign up as a freelancer on Odesk and take on administrative jobs on an as needed basis.|||Yes I know of one just email me and I will share info, I cant disclose info over the net because of yahoo policies. so email me and I will send you a short introduction of this work from home.;
Graduating soon with a degree in Early & Middle Childhood Education (K to 5th grade). Planning to relocate to Puerto Rico and teach English.|||One of thing the things you are really going to have to do is speak Spanish. You may be teaching English, but everything is done in Spanish including forms, textbooks, applications etc.|||First, write to the future ISD you want to teach at to check for vacancies. Just because there's a shortage of teachers does not mean everyone with a degree in teaching gets a job.
I showed up at my first ISD convinced I was a shoe in for teaching and the location was perfect yada yada yada. Guess what I had to seek other employment after arriving and being turned down to repay the loan I made to buy my plane ticket and shipping my furniture. Not a good surprise.
A degree just means we have a "teaching certificate". That's all. Check to confirm you meet the hiring requirements at the school you want to teach. Early childhood has seen a great increase in teachers. Check it out first before you pack your stockings.
I really wanna take pics and videos of me in puerto rico but she doesent want me to take her digital camera .|||You will need to offer to pay for a new one if you loose it.|||Mami, you look so young, you have lost some weight, right? Those slacks make you look taller and slimmer, and the green on your blouse matches your eyes, and that's amazing because your eyes are brown.
And the Hamburger Helper was exceptional tonight.
O.K.... now you have her eating out of your hand, and pow! Pounce, she is ready to say YES!
to whatever you ask.
O.K., if you get grounded, don't blame me, it was just a suggestion, and sometimes it does work.
Now let's be serious:
Well, why doesn't she trust you?
Have you ever lost, broken or damaged something that belong to your mom?
Get a petition going with your relatives, maybe they can get their funds together and you can get your own camera.
When are you going to P.R., do you have enough time to do EXTRA chores around the house, perhaps do neighbors' yards, recycle bottles, cans, newspapers, etc.. You can save the money and buy your own camera.
When all else fails, purchase disposable cameras.|||Tell her you will take really good care of it, you want to take it so you can have memories of your trip. If anything happens to the camera, you will pay for a new one, if that doesn't work, go for old school, walmart $10 camera with rolls :)|||Do you have a good record on taking care of things?|||Blackmail iz da TiNg|||dude! she's retarded! just take it when she's not looking.
I have unlimited long distance in the US for my house phone, does this usually include Puerto Rico? |||Better ask your carrier...Hawaii is a State....Puerto Rico is NOT a State..Just a possesion.. They may not include it..!!|||Some do, some don't depends on your service provider.
I have seen adverts for a plan that includes P R but don't remem the carrier.
Sorry|||probably. PR is part of U.S. and another island is US too..|||Check with your provider. Through our VOIP provider we have unlimited US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Lynn
Im doing this thing for school and I need to know what are some things that kids play in Puerto Rico, Cuba. Things like tag, or a sport. Better if its a game like tag. And that its very active and theres a lot of running in it.|||Cuba is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Because of this, the children of Cuba have to find new ways to entertain themselves. Like their Dads, boys in Cuba love to play Baseball. However, in Cuba, street baseball is very popular. Here the children pick side and play a quick game of baseball in the street. Sometimes their Dads watch 鈥?and sometimes their Dads play their own game of baseball nearby. Anyway, playing baseball like this is a very cheap way to spend some very enjoyable time.
Another sport that Cuban boys like to play is boxing. Cubans are very good boxers and have won many international prizes 鈥?including 27 Gold Medals at the Olympic Games (before Athens 2004)
As Cuban girls do not usually like to box, they normally like to play another very popular and cheap game in Cuba- volleyball. Because volleyball is so popular in Cuba, many volleyball nets can be seen in places where you might think it is strange to have volleyball. This way, the children can practice their volleyball skills in the street, without having to pay and money for the fun!
another pastime that Cuban school children like, which is popular all over Cuba, is to play and listen to music. Many of Cuba鈥檚 school children like to play the gutar, because so many people can play and usually it doesn鈥檛 cost then very much to learn how to play better.|||Baseball, Basketball.. I would say those are the top 2. Boxing is another, but it doesn't involve running around a lot. Basically, the same sports that are played here. (Soccer is more popular in South America.)|||Soccer|||soccer, its like a god over there they play it all the time.
How different is Puerto Rico? How long did it take to adjust to the language? Anything else I should know? I might have to move there.|||I've lived here for more than 10 years. It took some adjustment. The driving is insane, there is absolutely no courtesy on the road. But like my brother in law said, if you can drive here you can drive anywhere. The crazy inefficiency in the government is still a shock. Whether it's getting your drivers license or paying a tax, if they can make it complicated they will.
A lot of the stuff is the same. There's shopping malls, fast food chains and department stores. As far as the language goes it took me a while to pick it up. I'm sure if I had taken some classes it would have been faster, but I like to do things the hard way:) You just have to immerse yourself in it, don't fight it. Start by learning the basics, alphabet, pronunciation, and numbers then work your way into vocabulary. I was thrown right in, with no spanish, so I had to pick it up fast.
But living here has it's perks. The beach, mountains and food to name just a few!|||My boyfriend was born in arecibo pr but moved when he was 9 months old to flordia, but just moved back to pr.
Puerto rico is not much different you have all your local stores/fast foods like walmart, kfc ,mcdonalds,ect. You have schools, houses, banks, ect.
It does not take long i have many friends who move their and are learning their way around the spanish language. When you are around that type of people you surely will adapt to it.
BEST PART IS ... you use U.S.A currency in pr so no need to determine your money spending|||i dont live there but i want to move over there and i go over there at least 2 times a year for more than a month. I love it over there. my first time going i didnt know any spanish but after that i learned from my other visits and of course the music and friends i hung out with. When my friends ask me how is it over there i say great they have all the resturants they have in Newyork. There are people who do speak and understand english. Yes people drive Crazy over there but i just feel they are way more friendly .|||Yes. There are thousands of puertorricans who once lived in the US mainland and have moved back to the island with their US born children. Among these people were my own parents who lived in New York City for 21 years and decided to move back to PR in 1973 with all of us. We are six in all and we all born in New York City, NY. To this day, my sister Betty and my brother Rene still live in the island. I also have many US Born friends that live there. When I went to high school in PR, the school that I attended had a bilingual division to acomodate it's vast population of Us born students. As far as the language, we all knew how to speak Spanish, therefore, the transition in that regard was fairly easy.
If you are going to live in the island you may want to consider owning a car. The transportation there is not as good as here in NYC. I hope you find this information useful.
Friday, February 24, 2012
I live in the Holyoke area, and somebody told me the other day that there is actually a sign in Puerto Rico that encourages people to immigrate to Holyoke because there are more "opportunities" (employment, education, etc.)
Is this actually true, though? And if so, does anybody know where I can find a picture of such a sign?|||Holy joke, Batman!
Did you hear that there are better employment opportunities at MA than in PR ???|||This is a joke, right? There is no sign. Maybe on a newspaper classified companies from MA might have posted something offering better job opportunities like lots of companies do. Please if someone finds that sign post it here.|||no sign
but problably a newspaper add, like the alaska adds encouraging people to go fish for a living and get opportunity jobs (which is a scam).|||Maybe you should wear a sign that says: Tell me anything, I'll believe it...|||i live in puerto rico and i have never seen that sing
|||Yep, it's true. I live in Puerto Rico. The sign was right on the beach at Luquillo, next to the kiosko where you can see the gorgeous bay and sea shore for miles, while you sit under the royal palms in your hammock and buy a coco frio instead of Pepsi Cola. The sign was not too far away from the tropical rain forest of El Yunque. Man, we are all dying to get to Holyoke, MA, here in PR. I saw that sign and packed it into my suitcase fast. I wanted to get some educational opportunities up North. I'm tired of the beautiful university campus in San Juan, and the endless number of other universities and little colleges around town. Why stay here in the Caribbean sunshine driving around and around on this lovely island with salsa on my car radio? I apologize to Holyoke, MA. No one else will see your sign. I have written a prayer on it to La Madama that I might get to see the mysteries of Holyoke one day. I have cooked it into my sofrito, into my arroz con dulce. I'm sorry. The sign was delicious. I ate it with fried plantains and pinchos. If you have some free time, plant a sign there in Holyoke, MA. It should say, come to Puerto Rico for opportunities of a lifetime, for a great education bilingue, and employment with dignity. Come to Puerto Rico, where life is like nothing you have ever enjoyed in Holyoke, MA. Let the Caribbean waves drift you here, amigo. Bienvenidos a mi pais, where we say hello with un abrazo.
My friend is going to Puerto Rico. He has an American cell phone that he's taking. If I call him, will it cost long distance even though our phones are both American?|||It depends on the coverage that you both have, I believe. Unless both of your coverage plans include Puerto Rico, it would probably be considered long distance or at least roaming.|||puerto rico is on verizon's extended network, so it would be ok. they have the most coverage there, i think. other carriers might have extended coverage, but be careful, as some out of the way places in PR might still be roaming (triangle on screen).
I am planning to get married in Puerto Rico and I'm trying to pick a date. We wanted to avoid high prices of peak wedding season (which is June) and super hot weather. But our biggest concern is rain. I always thought it rained more in June, but now I am being told that March is very rainy. Is this true?|||March is usually very dry. Feb and March are still in the dry season here (this year being kind of wet though!).
Mid Jan- March are my favorite time of year here- it is not so hot, usually dry, and everything is open.
But be aware, March is high tourist season, so prices are high due to that.
Here is a link for a weather page:
http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/weathe鈥?/a>
You can see a chart in the middle of the page with average rainfalls by month.|||First of all Congratulations-Felicidades on your wedding and many Blessings. Now, the weather in both months are rainy. We have been in this past week have had hard showers in the morning and the afternoon no rain. Yesterday, Thursday the 18, we did have rain during the noon, but by 5pm there was no more rain. But it also depends on the areas because the Northern Coast gets a bit more than the center of the island. I live in Rio Piedras and my son lives in Aguas Buenas. Rio Piedras is a few minutes from San Juan and Aguas Buenas is a small country town in the mountains. Yesterday we had rain in SanJuan-Rio Piedras but where my son lives there was no rain and it was hot. This means that the rain clouds were concentrated in the Northern Coastal area and not the center of the island. Right now it is 87 degrees out, the sun is shinning and will be hot today. June is not all that rainy, so you can have your wedding and enjoy your stay. There will maybe be showers but if you log on to NOAA weather and click the caribbean you can see the radars for actual up dates on the weather. But June is nice for weddings which is a popular month.|||I would say May is the worst month in terms of rain. But particularly this year it has been raining A LOT. If I were you, I would do it at the begining or end of the year. The rain is not as bad as in May, the weather is great, still hot, in the 80s but the humididty is not bad compared to the summer! I hope this helps!|||June.There have been many thunderstorms within the past few weeks.
I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Puerto Rico completely in english and I would like to go to law school in the states. Would any law school recognize my years of undergraduate work in Puerto Rico?|||Yes you can. Stydying in Puerto Rico is like attending a college or university in any state. UPR, with its many locations around the Island is the best of all univerversities. During the 1980 the cost of one college credit was $15.00. I am not sure, but I believe the cost is currenly around $50 which is very cheap. Other well known universities in Puerto Rico are, Universidad Interamericana, Universidad Catolica, ect.|||You need to check with each college in the US that you want to attend. Every college has its own requirements.|||yes, i am sure you could, but you would have to take a test depending on where in the us
I am trying to find the best deal price wise and destination wise to go on a cruise to Puerto Rico. Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences they'd like to share? No rude comments please|||Hi! Puerto Rico is awesome! You will love it! I personally recommend that you go with a Southern Caribbean itinerary that embarks out of San Juan (I recommend Princess Cruises. Great itineraries and a great experience. It's also a lot more laid back and at your own pace if you prefer that) I also suggest that you book a flight and hotel the day before your cruise departure. That way you can wake up and have the whole day in Puerto Rico, seeing as most ships usually leave the docks around 10pm and 11pm. Just my opinion, but it's one of my favorite islands. There's a lot of culture and history there that shouldn't be missed. Also, I'd try to find a cruise sometime around the winter months (another benefit to this is you're out of the hurricane season, and it's typically drier in the Caribbean in the winter. You might not get as much humidity, either), especially if you're in a cool climate. Nothing like stepping on a plane in a snowstorm and then landing in Puerto Rico!|||I believe that all cruise companies who have ships in the Eastern Caribbean have stops in San Juan. The waterfront is very nice -- restaurants, bars, plenty of shopping, etc., all within easy walking distance. Old San Juan is right there, very hilly and with very tiny streets, but if you get lost all you have to do is walk downhill and you will be back at the shore and see your ship. Most ships also offer various shore excursions, too.
Since there are so many choices, do a bit of research on the various cruise companies. I believe you will probably find Carnival the least expensive, but check them all since there can be some really excellent specials on others, too.
I've been to Puerto Rico, but never Culebra island. Went to Vequies island and stayed at the W, that was nice. Was looking around and most the place on the island seem small and crappy. I'm use to staying at 4-stars or above. What's the best place to stay on the island? Thanks.|||I'm from Puerto Rico I recommend you this Culebra Hotels and Villas
IslaCulebra.com features:
Here you will find the more exclusive accommodations in Culebra. The price can be due to 'luxury' or because you are renting a whole villa, that fits a lot of people and might actually be more economical per person than accommodations in the $ or $$ category.
For your convenience you can use the Inquiry Form, which will send an e-mail to many owners and managers! Go to the Culebra Map for an overview of the island!
Tamarindo Beach Cottages(787) 742-3343
Villa Sol----------------------(787) 529-8220
Casa del Sol----------------(508) 349-6417
Culebra Island Villas-----(646) 797-2836
Bah铆a Marina---------------(787) 742-0535
Zoni Beach Estate-------(213) 505-4442
Hilltop Guest House-----(787) 209-8659
Vacationplanners---------(787) 742-3112
Culebra Beach Villas----(787) 767-7575
Casa Espada---------------(787) 268-2470
Villa Pel铆cano-Waterfront
Club Seabourne ----------(787) 742-3169
Villa Coral
Villa Punta Aloe 7-------(787) 767-7575
Casa Blanca---------------(787) 742-3271
Zoni Beach House
Casa la Pel谩
Culebra Island Realty---(787) 742-0052
Hope you have a great trip!:)|||squara foma is one of the best hotel in PUERTO RICO.here you have all facility to do anything.you have swimming pool,gym,and so on.i almost spent 10 days here with my family and i so enjoyed there and also for my family too|||Culebra is a rugged island and that,for me, is the best feature of this island.You won't find any 4 or 5 star hotels there, but every time I go there I stay at Bahia Marina,I think is the best! The view from most of the rooms are beautiful, the staff is frienly and helpful and the food is to die for|||Bahia Marina Condo Hotel is the best hotel at the place for me.
I was wondering do you need a passport
to travel to the U.S Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico? Best answer will be given.|||OK, depends. Flights to and from the mainland US or a US territory (e.g. PR to and from USVI), no. From anywhere else (e.g. the BVI), yes!|||Traveling to and from U.S. Territories
U.S. Citizens traveling to and returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the U.S. territory and do not need to present a passport.
U.S. territories include:
鈻? American Samoa
鈻? Guam
鈻? Northern Mariana Islands
鈻? Puerto Rico
鈻? Swains Island
鈻? U.S. Virgin Islands
You will need a valid photo ID ( license)
Good Luck)|||According to the U.S. govt. site:
"Traveling to and from U.S. Territories
U.S. Citizens traveling to and returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the U.S. territory and do not need to present a passport.
U.S. territories include:
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
Swains Island
U.S. Virgin Islands"
http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingbord鈥?/a>
However, as a U.S. citizen, when I recently traveled to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, I was advised to bring a passport. When traveling from the U.S. VIs to Puerto Rico by boat, I was told to clear customs and immigration. I was asked to present my passport, but it was not stamped.
This was about 4 weeks ago.|||No you don't. You only need a state-issued i.d. to travel in and out of the U.S.V.I. and P.R.|||Yes, you need your passport to go to any US territory since last year.|||u don't need a passport because its a us territory.|||No, they are part of the US. Same as traveling to Alaska or Hawaii.|||No, they are U.S. territories.
My boyfriend and I are thinking about vacationing for a week in San Juan, Puerto Rico in May. I was wondering if anyone who has vacationed there would give me some details about general prices (shops, food, etc.), and just overall information about your experiance there. And also what to bring.|||Go to these site they are excellent:
http://www.gotopuertorico.com
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/index.sh鈥?/a>
Prices for Food over here in Puerto Rico are kinda same to the prices in the USA .. thats if u go to restaurants that they have over there as well .. fastfood restaurants, chili's longhorns, Ponderosa, ruby tuesday's, friday's, etc etc ... but if you go to the restaurants from the island then it might be cheaper plus the food is GREAT .. u will love it 'cause most of them offer international cuisine but with a puertorican twist .. or you can eat our typical puertorican food .. which is better than GREAT .. trust me .. everytime my friends and clients from different parts of the world come visit they love puerto rican food .. so you might want to try is as well. =o)
If you want to go have a few drinks then the prices might be a lot cheaper than the USA except if you go to the bars/ clubs/pubs in a hotel. Visit the Condado Area in San Juan too .. Isla Verde .. those areas have lots of places to go have a few drinks, listen to some music .. have a great time plus is a tourist area as well....
Hope this helps !!! Have FUN !!! =o)|||why only San Juan, Puerto Rico is pretty in the four edges. its measures are 119 miles x 36 miles. you can see all in a week. but remeber to wake up early to get the most of the time.|||Summer time is a great time to go to Puerto Rico. I got a great travel package from http://www.firstworldclasstravel.com. They give excellent discount.|||It' a beautiful place but I don't know what you consider cheap or what your expectations are. It is definitely not cheap(unless you stay in a roach hotel). Prices are pretty much like any average US city and you have your chain restaurants like Chili's, Fridays, Food rockers, etc. PR is the #1 rum distributor in the world (Bacardi)(you can visit the distillery, they give tours). You will fin alcohol in general at very competitive prices, specially the rum.|||It's average price for an Island in the caribbean...
check these sites
www.gotopuertorico.com
www.tripadvisor.com|||Expensive as oppose to what? All Inclusive?
This may be a tough question because this depend on your lifestyle and preferences. My advice would be to go to Barnes & Noble or any major books store and purchase Frommer's (Puerto Rico) Guide as it will give you all the information your need and extra information that may be valuable to you. This guide will tell you the average cost on hotels, quality of hotels, recommendations, restaurants reviews, best places to shop and etc. You may also visit their website for a general overview at: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/pue鈥?/a>
But I highly recommend the book. I always get one every time I plan to visit other countries.
All I can tell you based on my experience is that Puerto Rico is very beautiful, food is very good and no need to buy Pepto Bismol since this place is NOT a third world country.
As any other touristy places, shopping for souvenir in resorts areas or gift shops in tourist area will be more expensive. You can always go to a WalMart in PR and buy Puerto Rican souvenir for astronomically cheap including T-shirts. Why pay $20 for a T-shirt when there can be a possibility in buying the same thing for $5.
I have been to Puerto Rico approximately 20 times and never had a problem. You will have a blast, but make sure you have a master plan to make it as enjoyable as possible!
Good Luck!
P.S. Be very careful with independant travel agents. Always do your homework and try to book your trip with major operators such as direct airlines, American Express or any major tour operators.
I am going to Puerto Rico with my family this winter and we are looking for good suggestions for activities. We are going to be in San Juan for a couple days but then want to try another part of the island - any good tips? We are a 30-somthing couple, with my in-laws and my nephew (17).|||Old San Juan is great for shopping. You can also see the Old Fort. A great place for walking and dinner is Condado. Rincon has huge surf and surfers in the month of January and some good restaurants, Shipwreck, and a little tiki bar called Calypso. If your up for a 1 & 1/2 hour ferry ride then go to Vieques island. Plan to spend the night and go to the Bio luminescent bay. It is a wonderful experience! The island has some of the best beaches in the caribbean. Good luck and have a great vacation!|||As far as things to do within San Juan itself I recommend going to Viejo San Juan, this is the old district of the city with a style similar to to what you might expect from a European city (bright colored buildings, roads made of brick). It's usually pretty lively and you can find several museums as well as things such as the Morro, Paseo de la Princesa and many more things here. In Condado, you can visit the beaches and find some nice restaurants to eat at.
As far as things to do outside of the city I would highly recommend you go to El Yunque as well as the bioilluminescent bay. You certainly won't regret either of these.
Good luck!
I'm planning a trip over to Puerto Rico to shop for wedding dresses - and having no luck online finding numbers to make appointments. So far, all I've found is David's Bridal. Anyone got any ideas? Much appreciated!|||Images
Plaza las Americas mall
Hato Rey, PR
(787) 294-0274
Mundo de Novias
Calle Andr茅s Mend茅z Liciaga # 6
San Sebasti谩n, PR 00685
(787) 896-2160
mundodenoviaspr@yahoo.com
Ana Maria Bridal
Plaza Jardines Local # 4 carr. # 2
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787)645-4559
anamariabridal@yahoo.com
Kation
#1010 F.D. Roosevelt Ave.
Hato Rey, PR 00920
(787)749-0235
kationboutique@yahoo.com
Moda Nupcial
Carr. #3, Calle Marginal
Fajardo, PR 00791
(787) 801-0274
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Good Luck!|||Visit this website.
http://www.bodaclickpr.com/moda-belleza-鈥?/a>|||There's a lot of boutiques in the metropolitan area. You should look in Plaza las Americas.
i'm 16 and i will be with another friend who is 16, and another who is also 16 and we will be with her parents half of the time.
what should we know when we want to go explore puerto rico by ourselves?|||Most people have answered about staying around San Juan. But if you really want to explore Puerto Rico, I am guessing that you want to go to the other places beside San Juan. So one of the things that I'll warn you about is the way that people drive around here, they sometimes drive like maniacs, and don't have much respect for road signs or road rules. So after telling you that, I'll tell you that the most beautiful beaches in the island in my understanding are the ones in the northwest and southwest all the way to Ponce. There is famous beaches in the east coast, and Culebra, but I have never been in that side of the island. I am from the westcoast. In the towns outside the metropolitan area, things are a little bit more calm and laid back. There are great surfing beaches in Isabela, Aguadilla and Rincon. Rincon is a town that have a lot of americans that live there permanently or have a vacationing house of their own in the town. Hope I was of any help, and you can ask me for anything that you want to know. Merry Christmas.|||well, first of all you need a older person at least 18 of age to go inside clubbing, unless you just want to walk the san juan streets and get drinks in small pubs or bar counters, but it will be hard to get inside a club with just 16 of age and specially in tourists areas. If you dont know much about PR, stay within tourist area Old san juan and condado. Take a debit or credit card with you instead of lots of cash or no purses, maybe a small that still has a hand handle. Avoid walking in dark lonely streets, keep safe were the crowd is at. since you girls are young, guys will try to get you drunk, so dont fall for it. buy your own drinks. also dont talk to homeless druggies in the streest asking for money and dont give rides to strangers. otherwise you will be safe and fine, no worry, crime in PR is not based on tourists issues, is more internal and drug related than radom attacks are very rare. oh, and dont leave stuff visible to the eye in your car, such as purses, cameras and stuff that people love to steal.|||My wife and I stayed in the Condado area and we loved it. It seemed quite safe and there are these lovely sidewalk cafe's and restaurants. A meal including a drink may cost you about US$18 plus tips and taxes and we found the food tasty. There are also fast foods like Wendy's and Burger King in this area which are much cheaper.
There are 2 lovely forts in Old San Juan San Cristobal and Morro. the views from them are lovely.
For shopping go to Plaza Las Americas. Its huge and will take you more than a day to cover.
There is a free shuttle bus that takes you around Old San Juan. Its clean and comfortable but due to traffic it may not be as punctual as you would like, but hey you are on vacation.
Overall the San Juan area is lovely, the people even loveilier, but of course like anywhere in the world you should avoid dark lonely places. When we travel we ask for directions only from hotel staff, registered taxis, police, tour guides or other officials.|||First, Have Fun...haha. I grew up in PR and its fun to go to different places. Some fun cities/attractions would be Rincon, lots of history in Ponce, El Morro, El Yunque, and i would HIGHLY advise you to take a ferry from Fajardo to Culebra and go to playa flamenco, because its one of the best beaches in the world. Real calm and nice. You might want to go with family for that though. Umm lots of shopping and good places in San Juan. As far as restaurants, one of my favorites is Marios Pizza in Caguas....i think its some of the best pizza ive ever had. And while you are in Caguas, go get some homemade ice cream at the shopping plaza downtown area (i forget the name of the place). And try a lot of the local foods....they are good. As far as safety just use common sense and youll be ok.
Oh and another thing, whoever is driving, it gets pretty crazy the drivers there. So just be careful and make sure you or whoever is paying attention! If you need any other help, ill be glad to answer!|||Any place in San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde is going to be safe. Guys are very outgoing, and they are going to hit on you, so don't be extremely friendly. Pubs, bars and clubs are over 18 and they check ID. Enjoy the beaches and walk all around San Juan, Condado amd Isla Verde it's very cool.|||Tourist friendly places are mostly in san juan but depending on the time
you're going to be there you can go to other towns. Guys are really confident, some of them really hot =p. Try to go to some of the malls you'll love them[ Plaza las Americas] that one's the best.|||a lot of guys r going to hit on u cuz ur pretty:D
lots...
Do you think that since he has won IWA Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship and WXW's Ambition 1 Tournament he should stick with Indies instead of going to main promotions WWE,TNA and ROH or do you think he should go to main promotions and why?|||I honestly think WWE will try to bring him back and will offer him a rediculous amount of money to get him to resign once the problems die down or linda loses....and i hope he turns them down. I really think he would do just fine in the indies or even making appearances for TNA while doing ROH and CHIKARA and EVOLVE and wherever else he feels like going. he is welcomed anywhere and everywhere he goes. he will have no problem making money.|||He went to WWE beacause he wanted to take the next step in his carrer and wreslte at Wreslemania, and you can only do that if your in WWE. As WWE was forced to fire him, and they want him to come back i see them making him a offer to come back, and i dont see any reason Bryan wouldnt accept the offer|||Cool he probably wot come to wwe or TNA and mabey he will come to tna after the ecw storylinr|||He'll do fine,as long he doesn't choke out a referee with his tie
I need to know for a project I am working on. This way I can better understand a missionary's needs in Puerto Rico.
A link would be terrific.
Thanks in advance for you help! =)|||Puerto Rico, while still predominantly Catholic has many of the African & Native religious influences (Santeria, Voodoo, etc.) as the region was a hub for the Slave Trade.
A Missionaries work would be important to ensure the continuity of Catholicism as well as to maintain its purity.
If you look at most religions in that region now, they tend to be a hybrid. In many instances these religions worship all of the Catholic Saints though they often maintain different meanings and are not always praised for "good" things.
The following link was kinda interesting....
http://missiology.org/folkreligion/artic鈥?/a>
I am moving to Puerto Rico in one year, my spanish is ok but I will be taking classes until then. I am Curious to know what type of jobs would I be able to get? I do not have a college degree, do they require that as much as we do in America?|||Unemployment is higher in PR than it is in the rest of the US. Jobs are not easy to get, therefore most people are over qualified. You usually need a degree to be a receptionist. Also college is much cheaper there so that adds to people being over qualified. Plus majority of puerto ricans are billingual.
There are alot of pharmacuetical companies in PR if you are looking to get into a field.. If you are just looking for a normal job then you can possibly find something in a tourist area. Maybe work at a hotel or bar or restaurant. But the pay will be minimum wage (which is the same as US minimum wage). Goodluck, jobs are hard to find.
http://www.clasificadosonline.com/
I'm not interested in fusion or fancy chefs from Europe. I want to know about good restaurants that serve local food and frequented by foodies in Puerto Rico. I also want to buy good, but not expensive, local art by local artists. Recommendations?|||Hey I have family in PR & go all the time. I can tell you in a little spot in a small town is the best chicken in the world (at least that I ever had!) People from all over the island come here to eat this chicken! Tourist do not know about it b/c it is about an hour from San Juan. Its called Maelo Chicken Fever. Its this little place that cooks the chicken like a roast pig! They cook whole chickens basically roatisserie style only its cooked over a giant charcoal pit & seasoned w/ delicious authentic puerto rican flavors. Its heaven. I can't wait to go to PR next wk just to eat some!! I will include the info below. & its only opened certain days. Fri-Sun is always opened.
As far as the art goes, try looking in boutiques & artisan shops in Old San Juan. If you walk down the narrow old streets you will find great shops. & also most of the authentic food places in Puerto Rico have delicious food. Just dont eat at any american chains & try to get out of San Juan. & actually some of the best food is served from kiosk on the roadsides, b/c this food is always made by locals. ENJOY!!
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El mejor pollo de todo Puerto Rico...隆en la Isla Menos Morovis! Pollo Asado al Carb贸n y Arroz con Longaniza.
Asamos Pavos y Terneras para todo ocasi贸n.
Perniles asados los domingos.
Carr. #155 Km. 54.3, Bo. Barahona, Morovis, PR 00687
Tel茅fono: (787) 862-0040
Propietario: Maelo
(if u cant read spanish- the address is Highway 155 in the Barahona section of Morovis, PR)|||look. if you want good but very good puertorrican food dont go to a restaurant. go to we are call here "chinchorros". Loiza, Pinones all the best to buy the more tasty fried things of Puerto Rico, Alcapurrias, Bacalaitos. all the restaurant that end with the word BBQ in the name serve puertorrican food. Near the airport are Bebo's BBQ here order " Arroz con Gandules, Lechon, Morcillas, Pasteles, etc" i live here and without my food i can live. jajajaja. if you are go to orlando or new york there are many Puertorrican cuisine restaurants. very good.|||Food in PR is very expensive. In San Juan you can find almost any type of food you like but, you may pay over $100.00 for two people to have a good meal. Ponce in the south also has some great food and is a bit less expensive. If you want to sample the local flavors, stop at the many Kiosks seen along the roads. If you visit the highlands in the center of the island there is a different feel and flavor to the food. One of our favorite vendors is an elderly woman who sells the worlds best hot sauce down by the beach in Naguabo. All and all PR offers a variety of prices and flavors. I'm sure you will find whatever you like!|||If by local art you mean artesan铆as you will find artesanos in the Old San Juan area every day/night, and in local cultures celebrations (fiestas patronales) all over the island. They also may be found occasionally at the malls.
If you are talking for a higher level of art check for art galleries at the yellow pages.
I am taking a family trip to Puerto Rico in January. From there, I will hop on a cruise ship and travel the Caribbean for seven days. I just wanted to know what kind of rocks I should be looking for when I walk the beaches. Also, what are the guidelines to bringing back unpolished beach rocks on the airline?|||There are no rules to prevent you from bringing rocks in your checked baggage. You cannot bring soil or dirt as the Dept. of Agriculture will take it away from you if they discover it. Clean sand is okay. I don't recommend trying to bring rocks or sand in your carry-on baggage. The scanners cannot see through these materials and then they will search your luggage and probably you as well. I carry rock samples in my checked baggage regularly.
On the north shore of Puerto Rico you will find quartz sand beaches, and mostly rocks will be quartz, limestone, marl, and claystone. You may find coral fragments. You may also find some ooids (small round grains of calcium carbonate) in the sand. On other parts of the island you may find igneous rocks, such as volcanic rocks like tuff, ash, or basalt, and you may find metamorphic rocks like amphibolite, gneiss, and serpintinite on the southwest part of the island.
Here is a geologic map:
http://cgsc.biology.yale.edu/prgeolog.html
Be careful what you eat at those beachside food stands.
Though I am against it, it's for a class. What are some advantages for Puerto Rico becoming a state?|||Full representation in Congress, able to vote in presidential elections.|||You do know most puertoricans count on being a state. It saddens me that you're against it.|||ANOTHER OFF TOPIC HOMEWORK QUESTION
What IS IT with all you f#@King MRONS and your idiotic STATEHOOD FOR PR questions? Is this some dumb school project or what. Do you know how many TIMES this same question has been asked on here in the past month?.. if you do.. then why don't you LOOK IN THE ARCHIVES
There are mover HOMEWORK QUESTIONS on here than TRAVEL QUESTIONS.. when did this stop being the CARIBBEAN TRAVEL GROUP and become the OFF TOPIC HOMEWORK QUESTION HELP GROUOP?|||To start:
* We will be able to vote for the President, not just for delegates that will select a presidential candidate at party primaries.
* We will have 2 senators at the US Senate (Congress), same as all other states. Currently we got no (zero, 0) senators there.
* We will have a number of Representatives at the House (Congress) will full speach & voting rights, not just a Resident Commissioner that has limited voting rights. According to our population (close to 4 million people living here) the number of Representatives will be around 6 or 7; that it more than several other states that have less population than PR.
* As a state, we will have the same benefits in federal programs that any other state has, we will not be limited to the benefits the Resident Commisioner be able to negotiate for us as a territory. Just ask why many puertorricans with family members with special needs choose every year to move to the states instead of remain here in PR.|||Statehood status will be something that Puerto Ricans will have to decide on, but statehood will bring equality to all Puerto Rican U.S citizens living in Puerto Rico.
Okay so here is the deal my boyfriend lives in London, UK and I am a student in Puerto Rico. I am studying for my bachlors degree in Advertising. I would like to know if anyone knows how I could tranfers to a school in the UK and if I would get my credits validated or have to start all over again. I need any advice on transfering to the UK. Thank you it means a lot to me|||First and foremost you would have to take the IELTS exam and probably score 6 or 7 (for an undergraduate course). If your English level is seen to be acceptable then it would depend very much on the individual universities as to whether or not your previous course gives any credits.
If you are hoping to be a foreign student at a UK university, I'm sure you'll find a place as they charge inflated fees for foreigners and would love to have your cash. It's expensive.
(PS I can see 8 errors in your question so take lessons before doing the IELTS exam)|||To make it easier, you must contact UCAS, they will help you.
I've made up my mind, and I want to go to college in Puerto Rico. Anybody know what grants, or i financial aid will help with school over there. Also, is there anything I need to do being the fact that it is a different area? Please give me alot of detail. Thanks.|||Actually it is fairly easy getting a Pell Grant here. I say about 75% get they're college educations here because of this financial aid. We are a US Territory with all the same rights and benefits (i think even better benefits) than any other state. If you are going to live with a family member and are under 18 its advisable you get emancipated so that you can qualify even better for the Pell Grant. Be sure to pick a profession that you will have opportunity to work in this field in the states. Plus, most colleges here the books are in English, so I don't think you would have much of a problem.|||Not go =(
You speak English just fine and should attend a College in a State.
You getting financial aid like a Pell Grant at an island that is a US possession, and, who are not entitled and receive education grants for Colleges and Universities have a better chance in life in New York.
How will you even earn money in a place where money barely flows? There's a reason why the unemployment rate in Puerto RIco is the worst condition than any of the States.
Have you even seen the prices? I would advice you to go to California to get your Bachelor's degree just like every sane individual does..|||1. Graduate from High School, get Diploma and califications records.
2. Colleges and universities ussually require an entry exam from the "College Board".
3.Each college has different requirements,you need to contact them and check.
Federal granys are available in PR.
Hi we will be going to Puerto Rico in june and just was would like to go lake fishing. We will be at the western end of Puerto Rico but was wondering about lake Dos Bocas, or Guanica, or any lake nearby. Thank you.|||Yes some lakes have boats for rent, but you won't be able to do it the the internet. Most likely you have to wait until your there. Goodluck
According to this Lago Guajataca in San Sebastian has paddle-boat rentals:
http://travelandsports.com/magazine/regi鈥?/a>
And this says some lakes in Orocovis have rentals:
http://www.dollarman.com/puertorico/oroc鈥?/a>|||Guajataca Lake South West of Quebradillas
Laguna de Joyuda in Mayaguez
Rio Abajo Utuado
Lago de Cidra en Cidra
Lago Carite en Cayey
Lago Caonilla in Jayuya
Laguna Tortuguero in Vega Baja
laguna Pinones en Loiza
I need to know what Puerto Rico's natural resources and landmarks are. I'm having trouble finding information on the web. Please give me a full answer. Thanks!|||Puerto Rico has alot of natural environments & landmarks. There are coral reefs & beaches all around the island. The central part of the island is mostly mountainous. There is a tropical rain forest called El Yunque where there are alot of species of plants & animals. There is also a dry forest called Guanica with cactus. There is a huge cave system thousands of years old called Rio Camuy Caves. Puerto Rico has 3 bioluminescent bays, there are only a few in the whole world & PR has the best. The water glows in the dark from microscopic organisms.|||This sounds like a home work assigment, so instead of doing it for you I麓m giving you to sites with lots of info. You麓ll find everything you need here.
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/index.sh鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico|||Las Tetas de Maria, and Las Cavernas del Rio Camuy, and El Yunque, and El Fortin de San Geronimo, and El Observato de Camuy, and El Chupacabras.
As much as is said that they don't pay taxes they do, and everyday that goes by they will end up paying more and more taxes and they also get the gas prices hiked. And they still don't get to vote for the president or have legit representation in Congress. Isn't it about time the truth comes out, and congress stops using Puerto Rico as an under the table kickback office.|||First I would to say that I live in Puerto Rico since I was 5 years old. My name is Antonio Vel谩zquez resident of Carolina, Puerto Rico. PR is a United States territory since 1898, we are American citizens since 1917 and we have a local constitution since 1952. We don't pay federal income or excise taxes. Recently a local 7% sales tax was approved.
Most Puerto Rican's are indeed afraid of a federal income taxes as most americans. That said we should consider some facts, the average family income in PR is $ 8,000 according to US census about 69.9%. The biggest employer in PR is the local goverment with about 500,000 employees.
If you compare Puerto Rican's local tax burden with any other american in any state, PR pays more income taxes to its local goverment than almost any american pays in federal,state or municipal income taxes combined.
In simple terms we earn much less and pay much more.
Puerto Rico's population is about 3.8 million and all are american citizens and none cannot vote for the president or have voting representation in congress.
Statehood for Puerto Rico may be a hard sell but its a fair and moral solution for America.|||They are not afraid, they simply do not want to turn their nation into a Hawaii part 2, they do not want the fate of hawaiians who became a minority in their own country talking a foreign language while their own language became a secondary language. Puerto Rico has a rich culture and a strong national identity, that is why the US has never offered statehood to PR, they already have Canada and Quebec (who has a strong separatist movement) next door to know that multi-nation states do not work together for long and can break up anytime.|||I've been to Puerto Rico and I don't think you'd like to see it become a state, it's poorer than any of our states. We'd have to spend all kinds of money to upgrade everything. But yes, they do get the short end of the stick.
There is a fruit in Puerto Rico called Corazon that grows on a tall tree.
Does anyone know what it is called in English or by some wild chance what the scientific name of the plant is?
I am trying to get more information about this fruit and am finding it impossible!
Very Frustrating! PLEASE HELP!|||This is the only thing i have found about it. Hope it helps.
http://tfphotos.ifas.ufl.edu/040103.htm
What are the similarities and differences in the background of the migration from Cuba and Puerto Rico ?|||Puerto Rico is a territory of the the USA therefore all citizens of Puerto Rico are citizens of the United States. Cuba is a different country; the predominate language of Cuba and the territory of Puerto Rico is Spanish.
anything u could tell me about tennis in puerto rico, even in the present day would be so much helpful...i could use info from the tainos all the way to present day, so what ever you know, help me out here please.|||via the internet|||The British introduced it and they played them mostly on hard and clay courts.
I'm a citizen and I can go there without a passport. My girlfriend is legal here in the States and she has a valid Driver's License. Can she go to Puerto Rico only with he DL?|||From USA to PR?
Not going through Customs. Bring official ID with photo ("green card", Driver's License, Armed Forces ID card, etc.).
From a non USA airport to PR?
You will pass through US Customs, bring US passport, "Green Card", or visa.
We are a USA territory, the same rules for travel from California to New York, or from Spain to New york apply here.|||If your girlfriend is a legal U.S. permanent resident, she can travel to Puerto Rico with just a photo I.D. She is, of course, required by law to carry her green card at all times...and that can be used as her photo I.D. she can travel freely in any part of the U.S. and its territories, just like you can.
Almost everyone in Puerto Rico is a mixture of white, black, and native.|||Nope, never! Puerto Rico is too racially mixed, evem the "pure blacks" in places like Loiza, Carolina and parts of San Juan have a mixed ancestry.|||I'm from P.R., and there is racism there too,in a friendly way of course. lol!
I am travelling to Puerto Rico on Saturday and wanted to know the safest and cheapest way to travel from Miramar to the Belz Outlet Mall. Thank u.|||Miramar doesn't come up on google maps. Here is the driving directions starting from Catano to Canovanas. IF you can't drive you will probably need to take a taxi. Or try this public car service-
Public Cars, Can贸vanas - Can贸vanas
787-256-2715, 787-876-2328, 787-256-4042FX
Palmer St. at Public Square.
Can贸vanas to San Juan, Carolina, Rio Piedras, R铆o Grande and Lo铆za.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Drive: 20.1 mi 鈥?about 30 mins
1. Head east on Avenida Barbasa/PR-892 toward Calle San Lorenzo 177 ft
2. Turn right at Calle San Lorenzo 177 ft
3. Turn right at Calle Del Tren 0.2 mi
4. Slight left at Avenida Barbasa/PR-892 381 ft
5. Turn left to merge onto C-165 Este 1.9 mi
6. Slight left to merge onto A-22 Este/Autopista Jos茅 de Diego toward San Juan
Partial toll road 4.2 mi
7. Take the exit onto A-26 Este/Expreso Rom谩n Baldorioty de Castro toward Carolina/Aeropuerto/Isla Verde 8.0 mi
8. Take the exit toward Carolina/C-3 E/PR-887/Saint Just 0.3 mi
9. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Fajardo/Carolina/C-3 Este and merge onto C-3 Este 5.1 mi
10. Continue on C-3|||a family car is the best option,second public transportation, which is not always reliable, third a taxi, and last a rented car.|||Best for you is renting a car. There are the Metropolitan busses, they are 75 cents for regular fair. There are taxies. But if you rent a car, you go and come and there is no charge for millage. The rental that I go to is Lanes Truck and Car rental near Baldiority De Castro road. They are nice people there and if you need to they will pick you up at your hotel or airport for free and when you return the car, they will drive you back to your hotel or airport free. Bels Outlet is a nice mall. My daughter goes there all the time. Enjoy your stay here. Lanes is 787-268-6161 or 6262.|||Dear friend,
I live in Puerto Rico and let me tell you the only way to get there is by taxi because for that route we don't have public transportation. The other choice you have is rent a car. From Miramar to Canovanas (Belz Outlet Mall) is around 45 min. without jam.|||If you don't know your way around it can be daunting. The safest and cheapest way I think is to take a cab. You get there quickly, do your thing and get back safely. If you have company it will work out even less. If you are going to shop til you drop, then rent a car, get a good map and ask front desk to give you directions. You will need the car trunk to store all that stuff. Happy shopping!|||public cars
I amplanning a trip to Puerto Rico in early July. What should I do when there. What are the nicest beaches? Also, I am 23 and will be going with other young singles. What are some nice, hot night clubs and things to do for young people? Thank you!|||Take a catamaran snorkeling tour of the Isla Palominos off fajardo. They have drinks and a lunch bbq. Here is a link http://www.eastwindcats.com/pages/group_鈥?/a>
Also San Juan has the best night life, here is a link to a website that might help. http://www.nightclubspr.com/
How about Casino's, if you like to gamble PR has great casinos. Check out Condado Plaza, or the Marriot, or The El San Juan.
The Camuey Caverns is fascinating, makes a great day trip.
El Yunque rain forest has water falls and a cloud forest and if any of you love hiking it would be a must see.
Best beaches: Seven Seas in Fajardo. Punta Cana in Guanica and Gilligans Island (also in Guanica). Cerro Gordo in Vega Alta.
The Bio bay in Vieques. If your coming when there is no moon you can take this trip. It would require an over night stay in Vieques but is well worth it. The water glows when you swim through it. Here's a link to more info on Vieques and the Bio bay tours.
http://www.enchanted-isle.com/
http://www.biobay.com/|||go to El Yunque, to Las Cuevas de Camuy, to Las Cascadas de Aguadilla, to the beaches i love the one that is located in lomas verdes i live here in puerto rico and that's some of my top places to go.|||shopping and beaches aND SOME RAINFOREST TOURS.
Do they have to have a passport to travel between the US and Puerto Rico?|||Puerto Ricans are natural born US citizens from birth, and do not need a passport to come to the mainland US.|||No, they aren't immigrants, they are United States citizens since Puerto Rico is part of the United States. I don't know what the thumbs down are about, probally some embarrassed Puerto Rican that doesn't want to admit it and pretend they are immigrants. If they want to be their own country, I'm all for it. We waste billions of dollars subsidizing them.|||Not all US nationals are US citizens; but all US citizens are US nationals.
Non-citizen U.S. nationals may reside and work in the United States without restrictions, and may apply for citizenship under the same rules as resident aliens.
Like aliens, U.S. nationals who are not citizens are not prevented from voting in state and federal elections by the federal government, but are not allowed in any U.S. state to vote in federal elections.
Please read the wikipedia article on US citizenship law|||No.
People arriving in PR from other countries go through US Customs and Immigration upon arriving in PR. So if they are already in PR, obviously they've already gone through it.
It is no different than flying from New York to Boston.
Edit: Who is giving the "thumbs down"? The top 3 answers are all in agreement, and correct.|||Puerto Rico is a US Territory so they residents are US citizens. they do not pay Federal Income tax but do receive Federal Dollars for food stamps and other assitance. Costs provided by US taxpayers.|||No
Puerto Ricans are US citizens from birth
while they dont need a PP they would need a legal document of some kind - such as their birth certificate - to prove they are not illegal|||Puerto Rican are automatic birthright U.S. Citizens|||Teekno is correct.|||No, they don't.|||No, because we own them.
just wondering cause I am planning to go to puerto rico next year to visit after I graduate since I have'nt gone since 2002 (YIKES! i know lol) thanks for the help (:|||Have you EVER bougt and paid for a seat A PLANE? do you have ANY IDEA just how expensive it is to FLY FIRST CLASS? You DO know how EXPENSIVE that is.. right? No SEASONED TRAVELER would EVER condiser FLYING FIRST CLASS.. that just marks you as someone who has never been on a plane. I would guess you were too YOUNG 9 years ago to pay for ANYTHING let alone plane fare.
NOW.. let's get REAL.. the cheapest flights to Puerto Rico are on SPIRIT AIRLINES out of ORLANDO and, since you are an AmeriKan.. I will warn you DON'T TAKE EVERYTHING YOU OWN WITH YOU.. take just one small nearly empt suitcase and buy WHAT you need WHEN you need it.. By taking a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, you will save the $50 or $100 charge per bag.|||well I would not know but I think its kind of ridiculous to fly first class for 2.5 hours from USA. I mean if you are going to travel for more than 5 hours then i would definitely understand the reasoning of traveling in a more comfortable style in first class. My dad travels around the world often and he pays first class to travel for long hours but he would never pay first class to travel to PR which is his home land. You could contact airlines customer service and see what are the prices or go to orbiz.com. or hotwire.com to see whats available first class.|||Depends where you are coming from but obviously it will prove to be more expensive than regular tickets. I urge you to check on KAYAK.COM for the best rates and buy in advance. Best price is for travel on a Tuesday or Wednesday returning on a Saturday.|||Well, first of all... from where in the world you will coming?
Price for first class from New York to Puerto Rico is not the same as first class from Hawaii to Puerto Rico.
Can i exchange my California permit for a puerto rico permit? cause in Cali my permit was ready since august so can i exchange it and get my license and just take the behind the wheel?|||In very few states you can change straight from one permit to the other. For example, when I moved to Cali, I only had to take the written exam. I did not have to take the practical exam. This is because of the different driving conditions that exist in USA as opposed to PR. For example, we do not have streetcars or trains crossing at grade, we do not have snow, there are not "suicide lanes", etc. They may make you take the written exam all over again. You can request the exam in English if you want.|||You have to have the permit of the place you live at. If not you are considered a tourist.
However, I am not sure I understood your question.
Hope it gets resolved though.
Forgot to write:
You can always change your license.
I think if puerto Rico became a state we all would be benefited. America would become more divers and Puerto Ricans would be able to vote for congress and the president. But tell me what you think!|||one way or the other , its time they and the rest of our territories and protectorates either **** or get off the can.|||if its nt a state then wat is it??|||OF COURSE THEY WILL!!! they dont know anything else they were a colony and have no real concept of self- governement currency etc. the only thing they have is a stupid flag...pointless if you ask me....they will not make america diverse~!!!!! common sense America= diversity we have all types of immigrants here duh!!!!!|||benefit? ha!
& they wont pay our taxes|||Maybe in the future, but we will be old or not even exist anymore. You know everything changes in this world.|||We have enough hispanics already
How much money will I need to visit Puerto Rico not including the plane ticket? I am a college student going to be staying with a friend on a four (4) night stay and I am trying to go out somewhere every night partying? Also any good spots going to be close to San Juan.|||Im actually booking my flight this week to San Juan and Vieques.
Im going to stay at Sofo Casablanca, its the best value, great location, in the middle ovf everything and is really nicely decorated
look here.. its only $95 per night
http://www.hotelcasablancapr.com/|||Bring atleast 100$ for each of your nights out, and then another 100$ for each of the days your there for food and souvenirs, and cabs. So you should bring atleast 800 or more.
I was reading an article regarding the African history that lies in Puerto Rico, but it is rarely or has never been recognized. Why is this?|||I've wondered this also. There is not any good reason why it should be ignored because MANY of the original settlers of Puerto Rico were slaves taken from Africa and "seasoned" there before being sent to North America.
Good question.|||I don't know - I would be interested in knowing more about it.|||Because Puerto Rico as Cuba, Dominican Republic is a mixed society ,and history books clearly say so! As a matter of fact we have a sying , that goes like this; y tu aguela donde esta? and your grandma .where is she? ; because if black she is in the kitchen! Here is another saying ; el que no tiene de dinga tiene man-dinga! ;he who has no indian then has dinga;[African blood] so we arebthaught this ,that our forefathers are from Spain ,Native Indians and Africans. so is the reason in a casa you are apt to se the black ,or brown or white child from the same family, and we are proud of this ,that we call the darkest ones amongs us ;negrita as a cuddly way of hugging! And in a recent study done by the gringos who control us , we came in with more native traces than any other ! Most of our towns have indian names , our catholism is laden with African beliefs, our stories are full of courageous battles from the indians ,one in particular where they killed a white man then waited 3 days to see if he would come back to life, [being told the story of Jesus by the Dominican friars] the man not waking up started the fight for the indians freedom and to recapture their land , too late tho, but the mixtiure of the natives with both the whites and blacks is evident all over the Island , Yauco tho is mostly Indian! We are very proud of our ancestry , our language ;Spanish Ingles comes in second as is associated with the colonial power! Dahling go read some good books on Puerto Rico , not thought in school , because our real history s not being thaugh, instead the surrender of Spain brought us a different version of our heroic struggle ,our youts are being thaught by the controlling colonial power,[U.S.A.]they leran from Northen books , their presidents, the gringos history not our own ,this is why wheter black, indian or Spanish history is distorted in Puerto Rico, our children learn the oppresors history, THEIR version of our history! Saludos. Trying to find my self in this laberinth of lies1
My work is talking about moving a couple of us and our families down to Puerto Rico for a couple of years. I have a dog and a cat and am interested if they will have to be quarantined for any amount of time. A couple of friends have said six months but I can鈥檛 find anything online that talks about this subject. Is this true?|||Just vets shot records (rabies in particular) for dogs and cats. If you are bringing birds from outside the US, these must be quarantined I believe 30 days. But if you are moving from the US, no quarantine is needed. My sister moved from MD to PR after college and brought her Sun Conure with her and they didn't require anything. Really, you won't go through customs or agriculture on your way down from the states.|||Well,
the only thing you most check is the your pets papers. Remember we are part of the US so the same rules you need to follow if you travel with your pest to any of the other states. One question, for what company you work, maybe I can make business with you.
Good luck|||The requirements for pets moving to Puerto Rico(which is the US) are:
1) Tag with name of pet, owner's name and telephone number
2) Rabies quarantine certificate from veterinary doctor stating that pet has had a rabies shot. For more information contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture Puerto Rico office, Veterinary Division at (787) 766-6050.
I'm planning on going to Puerto Rico for ten days, and I was wondering which place is good to rent a car from? Because I've looked at reviews from Budget/Alamo and they're bad and I don't really want to get charged extra fees and stuff. Any good local companies?|||The cheapest places are Thrifty, Payless, Dollar & Charlie's(local). You can get an economy car for about $30 per day. The only thing extra you should be charged is the extra insurance. But before you rent call you credit card company & see if they cover it. Most major credit cards will insure it just for using the card to rent the car & then you will not need to purchase it. Goodluck :)|||i rented from enterprise in carolina and they picked me up from the airport. i had no problems with them what so ever. and after i rented with them i got a special member card that constantly gives me discounts. but... they didnt have the car that i had wanted but they upgraded me for free. and really they were not expensive. and the shuttle driver was so great and told us so many nice places to go... good luck|||im going 2 san juan in a couple of days and my mom said we aren't renting a car b/c most things are within walking distance, but we r getting a car for like 1-2 days to go to the rainforest.|||Charlie's Rent a Car has probably the lowest prices. There are many other car rental companies with presence at the airport.
This is a two part question:
1. Would you welcome Puerto Rico into the union if its people were to request statehood?
2. If the answer to the first question is yes, would you require Puerto Rico to implement English as the dominant language of the island or would you allow it to remain a Spanish speaking entity much as it is now under commonwealth?|||hahah Nowadays Spanish is already the Second language of the USA =D
There are over 35 million people who speak Spanish in the US. The last census says that roughly 16% of the whole country speaks Spanish. It is by far the most widely spoken language after English and that's why there are so many jobs that require professionals who can speak, read and write fluently Spanish in the US therefore Spanish certainly is the most studied language in the US also
There are also t.v. channels and radio stations totally in Spanish as well as the 911 Service and there are many Americans whose their native language is actually Spanish, not English
now I ask you this question, would they really try to make Puerto ricans speak only in English when there are more Spanish speakers in the USA than in many countries that have Spanish as official language? lol
I think that would be just ridiculous xD|||Yes. Problem is they don't have to pay federal taxes but get all the benefits. I'd be willing to give up might right to vote for President if I could get out of paying federal taxes. So, though they resoundingly vote not to be independent every time the question comes up, they don't want to be a state. They're not stupid.
No. Most who come to the mainland and want to be successful, learn to speak English fluently--like my husband and his family. (He just happens to be there now for his grandmother's funeral. She was 96 and she was taught English in school when it wasn't politically incorrect to do so in efforts to broaden a student's education.)|||I'd be delighted if PR became a state. Spanish is already our unofficial second language and in another thirty years it will be our first language. Long before then, bilingualism should be mandated to receive a high school diploma in USA.|||Why the **** would we want pr? We have enough problems in our economy to try and take in another area to be our own. And im sure they wouldnt want to have to learn english. Also you think it would work? A lot of people in the states dont even speak english. This whole subject is outrageous.|||YES! As for the second question English isnt even the official language in the 50 states, I'd be okay with it being taught as a secondary language.
I'm in the states, I have a loan from the bank for the car. If I was considering to move to Puerto Rico and wanted to ship the car could I do it with the bank being a lien holder?|||It shouldn't be a problem since Puerto Rico is a U.S. Territory, The feds can still find you if you default on the lien.
Now, If you were moving to say Columbia or Brazil, You probably wouldn't be able to ship the car.|||Yes you can still ship it as long as you have the pink slip in your name. You will need to pay to ship the car & then there is an import tax that will be alot for a newer car. Call (787)721-1257 or (787)724-5247 to find out the exact tax. Then you need PR tags. Just make sure you still pay the car note because they can still get you in PR. Goodluck
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
I know that Puerto Rico is a US colony, and is not allowed to have any relationship with other countries, but what countries are "Friends"of Puerto Rico? I know the US is one, but are any countries also friendly with Puerto Rico, like Cuba, Dominican Republic, "Russia"-(I doubt it), etc.|||Any country that is friend of USA is a friend of Puerto Rico. Any country that is an enemy of USA is a an enemy of Puerto Rico.
Basically, Puerto Rico is not allowed to start relationships with other nations on its own, we do that after we got an OK from the US Department of State.|||Like someone said, whoever is friend of the USA is a friend of Puerto Rico, but that's only in the political aspect. If we're talking about culture, sports and any other aspects outside politics then each and every Latin American country are our friends...and that include Cuba. By the way, Cuba and Puerto Rico share basically the same history, our flags were designed identical only with the colors inverted. Unfortunately as a USA colony we don't have the chance to build our own relationship with the rest of the world, that's the sad truth.|||No, Puerto Rico is not a colony, it's a territory or a commonwealth. And no, it doesn't have friendly relations with Cuba. Geez!
The United States Congress legislates over many fundamental aspects of Puerto Rican life, including citizenship, currency, postal service, foreign affairs, military defense, communications, labor relations, the environment, commerce, finance, health and welfare, and many others.[|||Puerto Rico is basically part of the United States. Its a commonwealth. P.R. doesn't really get along with the Dominican Republic.|||Because Puerto Rico is a US territory, it's foreign policy is the same as the US. It does not have its own diplomatic relationships with foreign countries.|||Most of the lesser Antilles. There are a lot of people who fly in to see certain specialist since on their islands they lack some medical professionals such as urologists, neurologists, etc...
Most of us in Puerto Rico are mixed Mestizo + Mulatto = Multiracial.
The white people in Puerto Rico raped the natives first, then created Mestizos, then they raped the Africans next and created Mulattoes.
Then, as they forced the Mestizos and Mulattoes to work together they created a new race now called Puerto Ricans.
Most people in my country are not white!|||I am Puerto rican from Puerto Rico and most of our population is mixed but we have more white Spaniard in us than any other. and most of our people are white. It is differrent than the dominicans and the Dominican Republic. they had more african than we do in Puerto Rico. Remember most of the Spaniards that were kick out of South America went to Puerto Rico as we were the most loyal colony of Spain.|||America didn't do the census PR did and presented it to the world
also Puerto Rican is not a race sorry to break it to you|||My dad is Puerto Rican.
You have black blood. You ARE black. Puerto Ricans, the ones that aren't full white, look BLACK!
Too much self hate going on.|||it's not a lie, that's how the census defines stuffs|||lol that's right.
I'm planning on doing a J1 work summer visa in the US but Im wondering is it possible to travel or work in Puerto Rico while I have the visa, I understand it is American territory but not quit shure on the laws regarding this matter as I'm aware it is not a state,
any help would be great.|||Yes you can.|||All the government workings of PR are exactly as that of a state.
Think of it no differently than if it was a state. Anything you could do in a US state you can do in Puerto Rico. Its a great place to visit, have fun!
So come next summer or fall me and a friend of mine are planning to move to puerto rico, at least for a year two text it out. I was wondering if anyone knew the best place for us to go was? I don't speak much spanish so hopefully somewhere there are other Americans!|||That depends if you are planning to work in PR. If so, you should find a house/apartment close to your job because traffic jams in the island are serious.|||you should probably live in mayaguez. its a nice relaxing town, very friendly place, nice museums and things to do
or
San juan - many crimes, holds almost half of islands population, many things to do like going to parque de palomas, or eating in parrot club, or going to the beach, staying at caribe hilton, el morro very cool place|||Research Rincon. Many statesiders here. Plan on learning Spanish. It opens up the culture for you. Come with savings. Jobs hard to come by in summer. Our tourist season is in winter so you might want to consider getting here before it starts. Rincon has advantage of being small town and it's easy to get to know the community. I came on vacation about 20 years ago and I haven't left yet.|||Another vote for Rincon. Although housing prices are going up, you can still find some very affordable places.
The high season in Rincon is from late october to early april, thats when Rincon is visited by mostly surfers. Lots of surfing contest and lots of ex-pats from the US. Rincon is a very laid back town, it doesn't even have a stoplight.
Another coastal towns that you may consider are Isabela, Aguadilla and Cabo Rojo.
http://www.rinconpr.com/
http://www.rincon-hangout.com/
http://www.ca2pr.com
http://fatandtan.com/
http://prwest.com/index.php
http://www.martirealty.com/
http://www.rinconfilm.com/|||Rincon is the perfect small surfing town in the world. Spanish is not necessary because a lot of people in rincon are from all over the United States. Like the person below me mentioned, once you come to Rincon you will never want to leave. Try Rincon Inn for an economical hotel near town.
I'm looking for an airline ticket to go from Puerto Rico to Japan. Can anyone tell me all available links and information (I already got hotel info so don't bother). If you find a cheap ticket or atleast an affordable one, let me know as well. Thankz|||Try a website like Kayak.com, they search the different airline and travel websites to find the lowest prices. It's hard to find a price for you unless you specify the dates, try Kayak or one of the many other travel websites.
I would like to know what is considered the most prestigious school or top colegios in the San Juan area of Puerto Rico, including Rio Piedras, Carolina, Condado, Dorado, Isla Verde, etc. I would like to know about the best English, Bilingual and Spanish Colegios in Puerto Rico. Gracias.|||St. Francis School - Carolina.|||here are many english colegios! in bayamon the best is Bayamon military academy, Guaynabo American military academy, dorado, in condado Robinson school. Those are the best!!!|||Wesleyan Academy,Baldwin, Cupeyville and Perpetuo are some pretty good school in the metropolitan area. I would recommend Wesleyan Academy or Baldwin more than the other ones though.
My boyfriend is currently in Parris Island, South Carolina on MARINES boot camp. He wrote he hasnt received anything so im just hoping that letters take a little longer from Puerto Rico to SC.|||How LONG has he been in? He may not be able to RECEIVE any mail yet. Your letter should not take more than 3 days.. top!|||Usually the US Postal services is really fast and letters may be delivered from 3 to 5 days, but sometimes it could take almost a week, but it should not take more than two weeks.
Im doing a research paper on Puerto Rico and i need to know what a teenagers typical daily schedule is in Puerto Rico.|||Schedule vary depending on each teenager/family life style and age. The schedule of a young teenager (13, 14, 15) is very different than the schedule of a older teenager (17,18, 19). Differences include:
* Middle or High School vs University life.
* having or not a part time job.
* hobbies: sports? clubs? music?
* family factors: income level, place of living may affect schedule
My teenager daughter's typical schedule:
6:00 AM Get up, prepare for school, breakfast
6:45 AM Get on the van, travel to school (school not in the same city)
8:00 AM School classes starts
11:30 lunch
3:00 PM School classes ends, school clubs activities, sports team practice or other extra-curriculum activities.
5:30 PM? 6:00 PM Arrive home
6:00 pm - 11:00 PM Help with chores at home, diner, school homework, church youth group weekly meeting, entretaining (TV, Wii, facebook / internet chat/games, walk by neirboohood with friends, call friends)
11:00 PM Go to sleep, tomorow is another day.
Weekend schedule is totally different.
My stepdaughter has come from Puerto Rico to live w my husband and I here in the US. It was originally only going to be for one yr so we did not fight about child support but now she is going to stay w us permanetly, so we would like to quit paying the support while she is living with us. But we do not want to have to go all the way to PR to have it cancelled. So can we do it here where we reside since she has already been w us for a yr?|||If she agrees to let the support go, she can possibly do that there and you would not need to bother. :-)|||See an attorney and they can probably do the paperwork and send it to the court there to have it submitted. If she agrees to let the support go, she can possibly do that there and you would not need to bother.
Im going on the 20th for a vacation, my mom is from PR but she never went to bars over there so she couldn't tell me the drinking age, anyways i am 18 but was wondering if the legal drinking age was the same as it it here in the US. So what is the legal drinking age in Puerto Rico? Would my ID from Pennsylvania still work in PR?|||You will be OK.. 18 is old enough to bleed and old enough to cut.. so it's old enough to drink.. GAWD FORBID you can't spend all that time and money getting to PR and then you can't DRINK BOOZE|||18 years old legal age to drink in Puerto Rico and yes, you Pennsylvania ID work in PR.|||18 years old and older|||18|||18! :D|||18
For a final project in Spanish class we need to plan a trip to a spanish speaking country. Me and my partner decided to go to Puerto Rico. Has anyone vacationed there or have any idea of the excursions available there?|||There is almost everything available in PR!
Most people have on their must do list:
A visit to OSJ
A visit to the rain forest (El Yunque)
A visit to the Camuy Cave system
A BioBay excursion
Beaches
But there is SO much more! I have live in PR about 5 years now and have tried to do a bunch of things.
I have documented my trips and experiences here:
www.PRDayTrips.com
That should give you some ideas of what else is available.|||Click the link below to see a list of 357 things to do around Puerto Rico ranked in order of popularity.
I have long distance on my land line (sp?). So It's free from state-to-state. Does that apply to Puerto Rico as well?|||Rates depend on the land line carrier. Vonage and Magic Jack provide free long distance to PR. Verizon does not, so you have to ask your carrier.|||Go to http://www.viva.gr/Numbers/?refId=1382587 to get the rate not only to PR but all over the world
using IP telephony.
If your friends also have an IP number from the same provider then it ABSOLUTELY FREE.
You only need to have internet connection.
If i had a license at 16 adn went to puerto rico for the summer i would be able to drive. but i have a learners permit so if i went to puerto rico would i be allowed to drive. the on;y thing is i know to have the learners permit you need to be 16.|||yes, you arent even allowed to drive out the county that issued you your permit
I know Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States and that it is a part of the United States, but I was wondering if I still have all the legal rights of an American in Puerto Rico.
For example, does the illegal search and seizure laws still apply? Basically, because they are a commonwealth do they follow the US Constitution?
Thanks!|||Yes, the Constitution of PR has it's bases in the Constitution of the US, and ALL the federal laws apply.|||YES, to both questions. The Puerto Rican Constitution was fashioned after the Constitution of the USA, and as a Free Associated State, a commonwealth, it follows USA Federal Laws, and must conform to American Constitutional Laws.|||Puerto Rico has its own constitution, but it is subdued to all the federal laws applicable to all 50 states. So, my answer would be yes, you do have the same legal rights.|||The only right that we as puertorricans don't have is voting for the United States president. But other than that, we follow the Constitution and all the laws that you follow (well, I hope hahaha)
I hope that helps
I'm actually living in Iowa, but I'm going to move to my home town in Puerto Rico, due to a divorce and would like to ship my car there, but dont have any clue how to do it. Please help!|||I know people who have used Rosa del Monte and have had good experiences. Personally, I've used Crowley with good experiences as well.
Shipping can cost anywhere from $600 (cheapest I've heard of- EVER) to $3,000+ (for an SUV from Washington State, which required land+sea travel) From Florida, it shouldn't cost more than $1,000 from port of Jacksonville. Once it's arrived, you will have to pay import duties on the car. There's a form on the PR Rev. Office website which will quote the taxes for most vehicles based on the VIN number, the link is: http://www.hacienda.gobierno.pr/vehiculo鈥?/a> The minimum import duty is $750, but other cars are much higher... my VW R32 cost me nearly $9,000 in taxes. At this time you will also pay a tire tax and the ACAA insurance tax. SAVE ALL OF THIS PAPERWORK!
One tip, take the license plates off before you ship the car, and travel with the plates. Put them back on once you collect the car in PR.
Once you have collected the car and paid your fees, you have 30 days to register it/inspect it/etc. First think you'll need to do is get it inspected... this can be done at most service stations. I suggest doing this after you've collected the car because A- you will need gas since the car is shipped with less than 1/4 tank, and B- the next step can take a full day.
You will need to go to CESCO (PR DMV), and start the registration process. Depending on your town, the local CESCO may have a colecturia (Cashier) who sells gov. stamps. The DMV clerks are not allowed to take cash, only the stamps. If there isn't a colecturia at the local DMV, find one... usually city hall can help you or the PR Rev. dept.
Bring the following:
-Photocopy AND Original of your SS card
-completed registration form
-original title in your name
-Bill of sale if available
-inspection certificate
-$10 government stamp (get it at the colecturia)
-enough gov. stamps to cover 1/2% (.5%) of the cars -appraised value/sale price (I've never been able to get a straight answer for this)
-originals and photocopies of all paperwork you were given at the port. ALL OF IT.
Prepare for a lot of frustration, a lot of runaround, and a lot of walking from office to office. When it comes to dealing with the PR DMV you can never have enough paperwork for them... bring things you wouldn't think you need (passport, vehicle registration (not title, actual registration), US insurance paperwork, ANYTHING). You never know what they'll ask for next.|||La Rosa del Monte is a CRAPPY moving service and they lost many of my family's goods when they relocated to Orlando from New York. When their belongings arrived, they found items that belong to a family in the Dominican Republic!! My family lost priceless heirlooms that will never be found and can't be replaced. They had to file a dispute with the Better Business Bureau to reclaim some of their money.
La Flor de Mayo is pretty much the same type of service. If I were you, I would check the ratings of these moving companies on the Better Business Bureau website. Check out their complaints frequency and also their resolution outcomes.
Otherwise do not take the advice of responders who recommend La Rosa Del Monte. They are truly unprofessional.|||i have to agree with nena, i used la rosa del monte alot of times and my stuff always arrived safe plus the people who work there are mostly puertorican and speak spanish. i shipped furniture and a boat with them.|||There is a place called Rosa Del Monte that ships cars to Puerto Rico. They have locations in Florida & other areas like Chicago which is much closer to you. I have used this company many times & my items always arrive fine :)
http://www.larosadelmonte.com/
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Here is another one you can try as well:
http://www.shipmyvehicle.com/default.asp鈥?/a>
I applied for an expedited passport with my original birth certificate from Puerto Rico. I just found out today that everything's delayed because my certificate is in Spanish. Now the passport people have KEPT my original certificate and I have to request a certified copy from Puerto Rico and get it translated if its not in English. I can't get any one to answer at the PR phone number listed for birth certificate requests. I did send my request in overnite mail w/an overnite mail envelope tucked in for them to send my copies to me. I wrote a letter asking for rush service. Can any one answer my questions? Thanks!|||You can mail your application along with money orders. This is the application form: http://www.salud.gov.pr/PDFs/RegDemo/rd-鈥?/a>
Along with the application write a request for the certificate to be in English. There is an address for express serices (UPS, FedEx, Express Mail) just read at the bottom of the link. This link will take you to the instructions page with the address that you have to mail it to.
http://www.salud.gov.pr/divisions/detail鈥?/a>
More info: http://www.prfaa.com/services.asp?id=44.鈥?/a>
I ordered not too long ago a Certificado de Buena Conducta, and it was in English and Spanish....
Good luck!|||You are very mistaken. First the birth certificates from Puerto Rico are in both English and Spanish. Second the Department of State will return your certificate with your passport. If you want another certificate your best bet is to have a family member go to the local office of the Registro Demografico, buy the official seals they need for the certificate (about 5 dollars) and they will give it to them in about 20 minutes. How I know this, I am from Puerto Rico and work for the U.S. Govmnt. Good luck.|||You can mail your application with a money order. It takes 4 to 6 weeks.
This is the application form: http://www.salud.gov.pr/pdfs/regdemo/rd-鈥?/a>|||If you live in the United States, the best thing is to call your local Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Office (or PRFAA for short). They can assist in obtaining a certified birth certificate that is bilingual. All birth certificates in Puerto Rico are printed in Spanish and English, so it is highly unlikely you will get a birth certificate solely in English. My mother recently obtained a replacement copy of her certificate, and it was in both languages.
Source(s):
http://www.prfaa.com/eng/RegionalOffices鈥?/a>
and
http://www.prfaa.com/services.asp?id=44
For fillable PDF application (in Spanish):
http://www.salud.gov.pr/PDFs/RegDemo/rd-鈥?/a>|||They are in both languages.
http://www.salud.gov.pr/divisions/detail鈥?/a>|||The certified copy is in English and Spanish, you will need a $5.00 stamp. I'm a lawyer and if you like I can help you get it faster.|||you can try calling one of the post offices that deal with passports. it is in mayaguez the number is 787-831-0820 or the web page travel.estate.gov.
good luck!
PS do you have someone in the island that can get it for you. all they have to do is go to the towns hospital and pay $1.50 in stamps.
My wife and I are considering a trip to Puerto Rico the first week of April. I would like to go for a week, have three days in San Juan, and spend the other 4 days in other parts of Puerto Rico such as Ponce, El Yunque, and the west coast. We would rent a car for those four days.
My wife thinks a week is too much, and doesn't think there will be enough to do.
Any thoughts, suggestions of what to do, etc.?|||A week would be great, and trust me there is plenty to do. Not that you need to fill every waking moment with activities when your on a tropical island. Your idea of 3 days in San Juan is great, you really don't need more than that to see the city and it's attractions. But the rest of PR is what steals the show. El Yunque is fantastic, and is a day unto its self. You can take a boat out of Fajardo to do a day trip snorkeling on a Catamaran or even a private sail boat if your not into the crowds.
http://eastwindcats.com/
http://www.egbc.net/
Down south you have some great beaches and day trips, west of Ponce is the town of Guanica. You can go to Gilligan's Island, a small mangrove cay that has white sands and clear waters. There is the Dry Forest here which has hiking. http://www.portadelsolpuertorico.com/gil鈥?/a> You could also go to Parquera, a reserve that has a Bioluminecent Bay. If there is no moon the water glows when disturbed. http://www.whattodoinpr.com/biobay.html
Out west is where the surfers and divers go. Rincon is a layed back beach town with amazing sunsets, great seafood and plenty of water sports. Get surfing lessons, go wake boarding, scuba diving or paddle boarding. Off the coast of Rincon is a small Island that sits on the shelf of the deepest waters in the Atlantic Ocean. IF you are divers, or even just snorkelers it's a world class spot where even humpback whales have been spotted. Check out Taino Divers for info.
The whole center of PR is mountains, beautiful lush verdant mountains with views that stun. This is the true heart of PR. You can drive to Utuado and find, right of the roadside, a cave called Cueva Ventana. No tour required just bring your flashlights. It's not a super hard hike and it's so worth it. This site is a gold mine for info on great day trips in PR. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/cueva-鈥?/a> Guavate is south of San Juan on a major expressway, so no scary mountain roads!, it's a major attraction for one thing and one thing only. Roasted Pork, called Lechon. Go on the weekend and local craftsman and artisans will be selling their genuine souvenirs. Just down the road from Guavate is a bright blue mountain river pool you can swim in, http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/charco鈥?/a>
You could take a day trip to go to Culebra, you catch the ferry in Fajardo, and see one of the worlds best beaches. Flamenco bay is spectacular, and worth a day trip.
Don't forget Camuy Caverns, one of the largest cave systems in the world, a must see don't leave without it. http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/rio-ca鈥?/a>
Ponce has an art museum, and a great peir called La Guancha. Go on the weekend if your there and feed the pelicans, they take it right from your hand.
I could keep going, I mean there is so much to do here I've lived here more than a decade and haven't done it all! Choose the stuff that most appeals to you, but don't forget to relax and just enjoy the view.|||I would spend a week there if you want to do all those things and not feel rushed. 3 days in San Juan is more than enough. You can do El Yunque in a day if you get there early. Ponce is great and they have a shuttle that takes you around to all of the areas of interest for less than $5. If you go to Ponce you must have some King's ice cream. I would plan on staying there 1 night and do not go there on Monday's because everything to see and do is closed so plan accordingly.
I highly recommend that you take one day and go to Culebra. Just drive to the town of Fajardo, park your car in the lot and take the ferry for $4 to one of the most beautiful places on earth! You must go to Flamenco and Zoni beach while you are there. Words cannot describe how beautiful those beaches are. You can stay at a guest house very inexpensively and there are only two roads on the island so it's easy to get around. I recommend renting a jeep when you get there to explore all of the island. (You cannot take your rental car on the ferry).
Have a nice trip!
PS. Try the mallorca's at La Bombonera restaurant. They are delish!|||OH MAN IS SHE COMPLELTY WRONG!! I just got back from Puerto Rico this morning :( i was only there for a week and did not have enoguht time at all!!! i wanted to go horse back ridding on the beach or thru the rainforest or moutain but didnt have enough time...it was also quite exspesive. I also wanted to hike thru the rain forest in El Yunque but didnt have the time :( However i did get to go snorkling on the east side by Fajardo, i went on the catamaran called Salty Dog and it was perfect! Great crew team too!! Thers deffintily plenty ! to do ! i didnt have enough time to do all of it though :( Especially if you guys want a couple days to lay out on the beach and just relax or go to the spa|||A week is not enough. It will pass by all too quickly. Out west, snorkel Steps Beach or Desecheo Island. Steps beach you can do yourself, but Taino Divers will take you out and feed you. Or take a sail with Katarina Charters, they do sunset and whale excursions. Rincon also has deep sea fishing and parasailing.
If there is surf, consider taking surf lessons or if you're a surfer you can rent boards out from Mar Azul. They have over 200 boards. Consider going to the light house in Cabo Rojo. Or horse back riding in Isabela.
All this information you can find in Coqui of Rincon|||if you spent 3 days in san juan you wont have enough time to see the other stuff.
san juan is only a city for one day. you deffinately have to see el yunque and ponce. i would also recommend rio camuy caves and culebra|||Two weeks should be enough.|||A week is good, longer will be better. These are the top things to see: http://hubpages.com/hub/puertoricoisthep鈥?/a>
My friend is a M1 visa in the US (vocational school) and we want to visit Puerto rico. I am a US citizen so I don't have a problem. However, does she need to apply for a visa to go there? She's originally from Thailand.|||No, there is no such thing as a separate visa to go to Puerto Rico. Since Puerto Rico is part of the U.S., and your friend has a valid U.S. visa, he may certainly go there. He may travel to any part of the continental, U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and any U.S. territory.|||Charlie is correct. I know for a US citizrn all you need is driving license or identification. Therefore there would be no difference if you have a visa in USA in this situation. Access should be abled for all the areas of US e.g. Puerto Rico and Hawaii.
Hope that helps
I'm traveling to Puerto Rico in a few months for a Bachelor party. Where is the best place to stay? We're looking for a party atmosphere, with lots of drinking, and women, which hotel is our best bet?|||El San Juan Hotel in Isla Verde. This is Isla Verde:
http://www.puertoricoistheplace.com/2011鈥?/a>|||La Concha Hotel and Casino in Condado , San Juan and Sheraton on front of "El Centro de conveciones de Puerto Rico" Bus stop number 11. if you want to get there just walk from the airport in Condado too and its pretty close. ( The Metro area)
If you want out of the metro area then go to "El Conquistador" in Fajardo
If you land in San Juan International Airport you have to take a taxi to "El Conquistador."|||San Juan, Puerto Rico End of Man" Package, El San Juan Hotel & Casino
This package, at $1,000 per person per night, includes deluxe accommodations, half-day kite boarding, a personal casino host, a private cigar rolling lesson with a take-home box of your own private-label cigars and a private Tequila-tasting class with Puerto Rico's only tequila sommelier. The 382-property is built right on Isla Verde Beach and has a 24-hour casino. All the rooms have tiled floors and LCD televisions.
I am looking everywhere to see how much money the United States gives to Puerto Rico in assistance, aid, support etc................and for what.|||To much way to much, we have children that aren't eating old people living in the streets, veterans that live in bad conditions. We should be taking care of our own not some other country's problems.|||@Toejam I really cannot believe you just referred to Puerto Rico in that manner. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth and it belongs to the US. In fact, all people born in Puerto Rico are US citizens. I myself was born in Puerto Rico and an Army veteran. Next time research before you post about PR. Report Abuse
|||What about Israel? Pakistan? Afghanistan? I can go on, and on. Puerto Rico is part of the United States and yet Billions upon Billions are sent to NON-American countries that have NUCLEAR WEAPONS but I don't see you getting upset with that? You should stick your yahoo! name in your mouth. Report Abuse
|||Last time I checked Puerto Rico was actually /part/ of the United States. Last time I checked, plenty of American corporations made much more than the U.S. currently sends PR on the back of its citizens. Read a history book sometime, oh and those who voted for your inane response. Report Abuse
I'm looking to travel to Puerto Rico over winter break (sometime between Dec. 11 and Jan. 5), what is the cheapest way to get there? I'm looking for flights from either Chicago, Cleveland, or Milwaukee. (I live in one state, go to school in the other.) Thanks!|||That is high season in PR, meaning it costs more money. Alot of tourists come at this time & also people viditing family for the holidays.
Try all the cheapest travel sights like orbitz. Use flexible dates & try to get one with a stop or two for lower prices, also if you cans search with nearby airports. & buy early!|||Bike and Swim?
check out yahoo travel and see what flights are cheapest from where and when.
I might be moving there soon if my mum gets transferred. What are the best places in Puerto Rico for a 16 and 17 year old?|||Well if your going to live in San Juan, the beaches such as the ones in El Condado and Luquillo are your best bet. Also Plaza Las Americas is a huge mall, the biggest in the Carribbean and one of the biggest in Latin America. But i suggest that if you dont know Spanish, you better start because while some kids do know English well, they prefer to talk to eachother in Spanish.
Buena Suerte! (Good Luck)|||Most of the beaches there are great. Boogie Boarding is popular there and is easy to learn. Lots of baseball. Nice shopping malls.|||none if your pretty you will still get raped
Some people say they already have the new secured puerto rico birth certificate it this true?|||The new cerificates have been available since many months ago, you can request them now.
The date reflects when the old ones will not longer be considered valid.|||Here's an article from a dependable genealogical blog that links to a FAQ and answers some questions about the chaos:
http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_gen鈥?/a>
I'm traveling with my mom who is a little paranoid about these things. I'm well aware that Puerto Rico is probably just as safe as most places on the mainland, but to humor my mom I'd like to get informed.
At the same time, we don't want to hang out with only tourists. We are looking for somewhere off the beaten path, out of the way of both tourists and crime. It could be a small town or a region, any info is appreciated.|||Well I would say the safest region is the central mountain area, because its less populated then the coastal areas. But in reality PR is pretty safe. Certain parts of San Juan would be considered the most dangerous because it is a big city, but like I said.. only certain parts like La Perla & the Caserios(housing projects). But you have no reason to go there so dont worry you will be just fine. PR has crime but it is usually drug related & nothing to do with tourists. In San Juan the nice areas are Old San Juan, Isla Verde, Condado, Ocean Park.. etc. This is where you will find the most tourist but dont worry there will be plenty of locals too, PR doesnt have huge tourists resorts so you always get a local feel. But if you want off the beaten path you can rent a car & explore the island, you will be perfectly safe anywhere you go on th island.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ鈥?/a>
|||stick to the basic tourist safety guidelines as u would visiting anyplace...like having ur documents and $$ in a safe place...dont wonder around a place that seems unsafe, dont walk thru dark alleys...follow ur instinct...as you would in NYC, Miami or Vegas.
Bums @ old san juan are scary but practicly harmless...but if its late at night, avoid them.
overall, people are very nice...and ask in ur hotel for info...theyll set u up places to visit even if its not a tourist area.
Try to do the Vista Panoramica...rent a car and follow the map....great views of the central part of the island, check out Pi~ones @ Loiza (its near the airport), or travel to the west part of the island its just a couple of hours from San Juan...and about $5.00 of tolls.
Ask around for places and ask for safety of any particular place...and ull be set.
Tell ur mom not to worry...and dont forget the sunblock.|||try the mountains cities as utuado,lares aibonito,adjuntas) or you can go to dorado that is a coast city.
My girl and I are looking for a nice destination in Puerto Rico for our wedding. I know of a few places but would like to know if anybody else has had a destination wedding there, and if there are any great places that accomodate for weddings...
Cheers..|||I would recommend San Juan.
The San Juan Hotel and Casino is fantastic and overall the best hotel in Isla Verde for wedding accommodations. Everything is close, nice beach view and great night life.
http://www.elsanjuanhotel.com/
Also there is La Concha Hotel, is newly built and it's also spectacular.
It's located on el Condado, San Juan.
http://www.laconcharesort.com/
If you want something more country you should consider this hotel, located on the west coast of PR:
http://www.haciendaeljibarito.com/.|||I dont have first hand experience but from what I have read there seems to be a lot of talk about Rincon beach. Apparently, the scenery and setting is supposed to be fantastic and I have seen some pictures from other weddings in the area on some websites. I saw them on a wedding photographers site which was listed here on yahoo answers:
http://www.febusphotography.com/
Maybe some of the photos will help you pick a destination. Jose Febus is a fantastic photographer and his speciality is destination weddings, but also deals with local weddings in Puerto Rico, so can accomodate for spanish and english speaking citizens / tourists.
Also, San Juan is a great place to get married. Another place someone has mentioned is Cabo Rojo.|||I recommend Rincon Villas. Its a formal house turned into a beautiful guest house. The gardening is well taken care of and so is the swimming pool. Blue Boy is another breath taking place. The rooms there are modern but yet so romantic.|||I don't know what your budget is but check out this place, it's so amazing and it's in Rincon. The place sandra q recommended is nice as well. Here is a link to The Horned Dorset Primavera
http://www.horneddorset.com/home.html
Im retired in Acapulco and I tell you - the fireworks and party here over the bay, on the beach are pretty darn intense !
I'm thinking of checking out another party and have been wanting to check out Puerto Rico anyway. Thought I might kill 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak and do a trip on New Years.
Acapulco has the Mexican Navy fire up over the neighboring mountain range and into the bay , then all the hotels join in and when they reflect off the water - OH MY !
Can P.R beat it ? Any suggestions ?|||San Juan, PR has really good New Years eve celebrations, its probably the loudest holiday. People party all night long & there is a nice fireworks show by the convetion center. The clubs will be packed with dinking & dancing.
http://www.pubclub.com/sanjuan/nightlife鈥?/a>
http://youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ3Q
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yQ7AyEmYvkk|||In peurto Rico there are not many spectacles of fire works however many people buy and shoot them up themselves. So if you look out the window you will literally see hundreds of smaller rockets bursting all over the place and san juan does have a fireworks show.|||not on july 4th.
if u want to see some amazingly fireworks, u need to come on new years eve, at San Juan. its breathless!|||I don't think PR can beat Acapulco, but that doesn't mean you will not have a really good time here.
My grandmother would like to return back to Puerto Rico as she is no longer happy being away from her family and I am trying to locate assisted living options in Puerto Rico that may even be able associated with low income housing for seniors. If anyone would be able to help me find contact information or where I would even be able to look that would be much appreciated. We just want to make her happy again.|||Hospital Sin Paredes, Inc.
PO Box 192015
San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
Phone: (787) 767-8959
HealthKeepers Home Care
Cond Chateau #P-5-1605
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, USA
Phone: (908) 849-4596
Hospice
PO Box 1450
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, USA
Phone: (787) 855-0411
Hospice Lamilagrosa, Inc.
PO Box 1336
Morovis, Puerto Rico, USA
ECH Mart Cardioservice
PO Box 4467
Carolina, Puerto Rico, USA
Hospicio La Montana
PO Box 515
Naranjito, Puerto Rico, USA
Phone: (809) 869-5500
Oficina Gericola Regional
PO Box 250
Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, USA
Phone: (809) 857-2182
I need to have a good way to remember that San Juan is the Capital of Puerto Rico, not Costa Rica, and that San Jos茅 is the capital of Costa Rica, not Puerto Rico.
Any help would be much appreciated. I keep messing it up, and I have a quiz on it on Wednesday!|||Juan is a very common name in Puerto Rico, but not in Costa Rica. Jose is a very common name in Costa Rica, but not in Puerto Rico.|||Juan is also a common name in costa rica, juan and jose are the most common names here... Report Abuse
|||No Problem (NP) Last letter of Juan and first of Puerto
or you can use EC as easy, E last of jose and c first of costa rica
I need to have a good way to remember that San Juan is the Capital of Puerto Rico, not Costa Rica, and that San Jos茅 is the capital of Costa Rica, not Puerto Rico.
Any help would be much appreciated. I keep messing it up, and I have a quiz on it on Wednesday!|||San Jose (without the accent mark) is also a rather large city in California (Silicon Valley).
So I always remember that the US only has one San Jose... which means that the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan.|||Use the "u" in San Juan to remember P"u"erto Rico and the "O" in Costa Rica to remember San J"o"se|||One has a ''door'' to America the other needs a visa Jaun can come when he wants Jose needs a visa|||i dont know....
LEARN IT!!!!
We are thinking of travelling to Puerto Rico this Fall. How is October? Is November better or worse? Is hurricane season a significant risk?|||Perfect less crowded and the water at the beach is warm all year round.
www.gotopuertorico.com
www.welcome.topuertorico.org|||October is great it still warm (flip flops and shorts weather) and IF we actually get a hurricane its most likely to be late august or during september. There is always a chance but you should not worry to much as homes and buildings in PR are built to with stand the hurricane. Have fun.|||The only Hurricane that really hit us was Hugo in September many years ago, but Hurricane season does bring waves and showers. I say November is your safest bet if Hurricanes are your concern although we haven't been hit in a long time.|||To be truthful, hurrican season is strong here. Now, in the past few years the hurricanes have passed by us far by 100 miles North of us. We have had at that point experienced winds and rain but nothing significant. Flooding occurs not because of the heavy rain fall but because of too much construction and roads.
October is usually high and sweet for hurricanes. November is the end of the season, but back in "86 we had a surprise hurricane in December, it passed us by a few miles. We did have heavy rain and winds but nothing serious.
You see the hurrican season is not predictable, why? because; a hurricane can show on the radar and satellite a possible path for the meteorologist to draw up, but it can change course at the last moment, which is what no one knows only God knows that. But Puerto Rico has been in the past few years Blessed with no hurricans, only heavy rain and wind but not enough to cause disasters as Katrina did to Louisiana.|||u should consider hurricane season. october could be like any other normal day in PR, sunny, great weather, tropical nice beaches. but if there is a hurricane alert in some sort of news(before traveling make sure there is no hurricane watch)i recommend not to travel, because it could get kinda ugly and rough around here with storms and hurricanes.
I am an immune compromised person, with no income, living with an infestation of about 300 bats in my bathroom in Puerto Rico. I don't speak spanish. I have animal control coming out tomorrow morning and they will be killing the bats and then leaving. Who should I call after civil defense leaves to come get the guano and the dead bodies out of the walls and celling?|||You may as well just start packing now because they're probably just going to burn your place down with a flame-thrower anyway. Let me know how it works out for ya?|||sell the computer and move dumbass
What would be a great place for a first date in Puerto Rico? Any ideas?|||old san juan great place to walk around. el yunque national rain forest for adventure. rincon for its beaches.|||rent a car and go and have fun maby you would want to check out mayaguez and its cool site....or you could do what i always do go to plaza escorial movie theater and then go to sanjuan to a restaurant called mojito grab a bite and then walk the paseo de la pricesa at night time|||El Malecon Restaurant, in Barrio Obrero, Calle Quisqueya. They make the best Pica Pollo!!!|||im froim there and if u love the beaches the best place for that is aquadilla city place san juan if u want more country ill say lares
My son is in school, and he has a project for social studies about Puerto Rico. He only needs one thing: How did Puerto Rico gain its independence? This is due the 31st of March, so I need an answer ASAP.|||PR is not independent. It's has been a territory of the US since it was ceded to the US by Spain at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898.|||Pureto Rico is not independent! It is a territory of the United States.
I am from NYC and, for a while now, I have been thinking about moving to Puerto Rico and getting a master's degree in Puerto Rican history to get back in touch with my roots. However, I have been hearing that the crime and murder rate on the island and in San Juan has shot way up recently. My parents don't want me to go. Is moving to Puerto Rico a good idea? Or is it too dangerous?|||I could tell you that whoever survives in NYC, could live a life time in Puerto Rico.
NYC only has 5 times more crowded than the metro areas of Puerto Rico all together.
Meaning you are problably more safe in PR than in NYC. Puerto Rico high crimes are not random, most crimes are internally related to drugs and street life or passionate problems. Its very rare for a random crime to happen in PR, that would be the least crimes situations. If your not related or anything that has to do with drug and street life, then you dont have to worry about safety. USA has more random crimes than PR has had in years.
I live in Orlando FL and I tremble everyday with shock and fear of all the news crimes I hear everyday, its horrible. Random crimes such as robbery, house invasions, rapes, killings in schools, and so on. PR is way more safe than Florida, you dont hear a house invasion or killing for robbery every 5 minutes or random rapes situations or school killings. 90% of the crimes in PR are drug related and the other 10% is random, while in the USA 90% of the crimes are random and 10% are related.|||Relative to what/where? In general, it is not a very safe country however there are people who live in communities in PR and who mind there business and never have safety problems there entire lives. The problem is more that you won't know where to go and where NOT to go so you will end up, sooner or later in the wrong place at the wrong time. Even where you live now- if someone came in from another country and didn't know there way around, they could probably find problems.
My advice would be to go there first for a month with someone who knows there way around. Visit the University and speak with the students (not just a counselor). Go to some local hang outs and see how comfortable you will be. How many times have you traveled/lived abroad? Also, where you can afford to live is important. You will want to stay in a nicer area of town otherwise, you will run into trouble 100x's faster. It is also not a country where you want to flaunt money, jewelry, etc. Never forget that you are not a local.|||Is as safe as being in New York. Most of the crime is drug related. These are some things to know if you are thinking of moving there...http://www.puertoricoistheplace.com/2011鈥?/a>|||If you're 18, and you have enough money or you can think you can support yourself, then your parents have no business in your decision- you're legally old to move wherever you want. Maybe they are deceived on what the negativism caused by the stupid media in PR.
So, lt's get real and leave the news and all the fatalism produced by the local media:
San Juan is definitely a dangerous place to live, that's the truth. If you don't live in an expensive area where you'll have to pay about $1,000 or month of rent, you'll be close to the caserios and these places in San Juan are the most dangerous since there is a daily murder in any of them everyday. About 99% of these murders are drug-related and most of the people who are killed are either people who owed money for drug debts, unfaithful people, or the like. But if you are in the middle of a shooting between two rival drug-dealing groups, they won't care. So, if possible, discard San Juan.
Fortunately the metro area isn't that big to find something only in San Juan. Stay out of Carolina which happens to be most dangerous suburb out of San Juan. Lots of cacos over there.
Towns like Bayamon and Ponce in the south are the next to be the most dangerous. But they have nearby towns that are relatively calm. Puerto Rico isn't as bad as they paint it, the problem is that people here live in such negativity and the government keeps them in this mindset that the USA is way better so that they feel insecure in PR because of misinformation.
Puerto Rico has lots of towns, like many rural areas in the USA, that report about one murder per year, and even some don't have any reported murder for more than a year. There is theft, robbery and the like but just happens to be same as in any town in the USA. In fact- let me tell you- I have lived in Humacao, Caguas and Hormigueros, and no real danger; yes I was robbed in 2004, but then again I lived in Virginia and one of my coworkers was robbed of his GPS. In fact I also lived in Fort Myers, FL, and one night I heard a shooting. So... this concept of PR being dangerous is part true and part false. True depending on which areas. San Juan, Carolina, parts of Bayamon and parts of Ponce, discard them.
The problem in PR is that there is a lot of drug traffic and because of that, there are a bunch of rival groups which is the main engine for the daily crime, but most of this wave is still confined among them- that is, this is not like Mexico where things have gotten out of hand and now the criminals kill anybody. If you are out of drugs- and by this I mean drug trafficking, and if you are not unfaithful to a love partner here, you can feel just as safe, if not more, than in New York City.
So, taking into consideration which places to discard, which are not many, you can come anytime and enjoy the extreme beauty of this island, its beaches, mountains, caves, tropical climate and cultural flavor that you will never get in any of the US. Not even California or Hawaii which are the most similar states to PR can compare to this island.
Will i have to pay customs if something is being shipped from puerto rico to like california? Or is Puerto rico part of the usa there for there are no customs for it? Please someone help me.
Thanks|||Yes|||no puerto rico is a commonwealth of the united states|||Since the Spanish American War in 1898...
All government buildings in Puerto Rico (state and federal) are required to fly both the US and the Puerto Rico flag. Only the US Postal Service ignores this rule. Why? The US Postal Service generates huge sums of revenues from their Puerto Rico operations.|||The USPS is a Federal government branch. Federal government offices are not required, and may be prohibited, from flying the flag of the local state/territorial flag.|||Apparently the question was not understood by those who answered. If both flags are required to be flown on all (state and federal) buildings, then it should be flown on all. My question was directed as to why is the Postal Service excluded from this rule. They make big bucks with their monopoly! Report Abuse
|||Well....it's the US postal service. When you want to fly the PR flag you can fund and create the PR postal service.
I need to have a good way to remember that San Juan is the Capital of Puerto Rico, not Costa Rica, and that San Jos茅 is the capital of Costa Rica, not Puerto Rico.
Any help would be much appreciated. I keep messing it up, and I have a quiz on it on Wednesday!|||Maybe take the ''ua'' ''ue'' from San jUAn, pUErto Rico. Make a word with a funny sound like ''uaaa ueeee'' a ninja sound?...I don't know, it may sound stupid but the stupidity makes it memorable.
San Jose = Costa Rica by default.|||Just remember the 'u' from Juan is the same from in Puerto Rico. The other one should be easy if you know the first.|||US
U goes with U,
S goes with S
U with U : Juan / Puerto : San Juan capital of Puerto Rico
S with S : Jose / Costa : San Jose capital of Costa Rica
How much to taxis cost to travel between the two?
What is there to offer in Puerto Rico?
Thank you.|||This Puerto Rico section of Y!A is about the Caribbean island, the Great antilles island of Puerto Rico, not about the Puerto Rico in the Gran Canaria.
For information about Puerto Rico in the Gran Canaria check at the Spain / Canary Islands section of Yahoo! Answers.|||I guess they don't teach geography in Super Hero Class.
If I am flying frmo the US to puerto rico to hop on a cruise, will I need to go through immigration into puerto rico before I can head to the ship to board? I realize I will need to on the way back, but what about on ther way there? Also, do they make you go through any kind of immigration at each of the stops for the cruise?|||It will be like arriving to any other state. Just get your baggage and leave. Before you go in the cruise you have to go to a line and fill paper work, but again nothing special.
You can go to any island you have on your itinerary without going through customs. The cruise company takes care of everything so you don鈥檛 have to.
Cruises RULE !!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
I have no idea if they are extension cords or some time of white cords in a bunch of cities in Puerto Rico. People would come up to your car at a stop light and they would try to sell you bananas, bottled water, or these white cords, and I found it very strange.
Thanks|||THOSE WHITE CORDS ARE FOR THE TV ANTHENA SOME PEOPLE IN PR DON'T HAVE CABLE TV OR SATELITE.|||white cords, dude if your white and in PR, I think someone was trying to say something to you and it wasnt good. Im from PR and Ive never seen people selling white cords. Ive seen food and water or some other things, but never a white cord.|||Was it around Christmas? If so they very well may have been extension cords. You can get them, and wrapping paper right at the stop light here at christmas.
We are looking to go on a cruise out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. We are curious who the cruisers usually are out of that port? We are definitely not prejudice or racist at all, we are just curious because we speak English, do not know Spanish and want to know what our cruise mates will be like. Thanks!|||Oh don't worry you will find a lot of people from the states on these cruises. San Juan is a popular port and although there will be alot of puerto ricans on your cruise, there will also be a lot of people from the US too. You will find lots of people who speak english and all the workers should speak english as well. Happy Cruising :)|||If you are leaving San Juan or coming to San Juan, the personal on all cruise ships do speak English. Now, as for your language problem, in Old San Juan, the San Juan City Police, State Police, Tourist Guides, Hotel Personal, Taxi Drivers, Restaurant personal, Tourist Information Centers and their personal, Shops and even many, many residents do speak English. I know I live here and there are tourists that ask information and all the above mentioned do speak English and do answer all questions of the tourists. Of course, I myself help out tourists and they have given me a small fee. I do not ask for pay, they just give what they feel. But I do help out tourists and I do inform the that the shops and restaurants and hotel personal speak English. So your language is not a barrier at all.
im planning on moving to puerto rico..i want a job that has to do with either journalism or politics and that pays pretty good, any ideas? thanks.|||i dont have any idea at all, sorry. The truth is that many journalism and political science grads here dont get jobs and, if having a job, dont pay well. Going to another country would make your education here not so relevant there. You may find yourself out of the frying pan into the fire.
I haven't visited Ponce from San Juan in thirteen years and I remember it taking about two and a half hours. Since then I have read that they built a highway making it a quicker trip. Is this accurate? How long did it take you to get from San Juan to Ponce Puerto Rico?|||A little under an hour and a half. they did build a great highway. I just went yesterday and it doesn't take long at all. It's the #52, great road.|||Probably an hour, maybe an extra 30 minutes just in case. Since your basically going south, it should not take long.
Have a nice trip!!|||A little more than an hour, if not during peak traffic periods.
I have a doctor in Puerto Rico that is amazing, but I live in Florida. I'm wondering if this doctor could legally practice in the State of Florida without having to go through the Florida licensing process. I heard there was a loop hole or special exception about this, but I haven't been able to find anything online.
Thanks for any information that you can provide!|||No, he must be licensed in Florida to practice there.
I am not saying that all Dominicans are jealous its just there are quit a few who seem jealous of Puerto Rico.
Why? Is it because we are more commercialized? Is there a reason?|||Im puertorrican and I live among both and they seem to get along very well.
I actually get along with dominican people rather than cubans.
the only thing Ive noticed that dominicans get pissed off at puertorricans is when the black dominicans get confused of being african americans and they get very offensive. Other than color skin issues they seem cool people with me and boricuas in my community. The jealous ones are the ones that were usually brought up to hate boricuas by negative comments with in their families but not all are like this. In the island dominicans and puertorricans get along very well and they all blend in, everyones doing their own thing without problems. The only problems Ive seen is in NY, but things have changed and times has gone by that both get use to each other already. Some puertorricans will be teasing and hating on dominicans too so maybe they feel defensive sometimes, but like I said just a few not all.|||I wouldn't know. I haven't interviewed any Dominicans.
Nor had any motive to ever do so.|||Allways? no, I think that is just from a few years or decades ago.
Jealous are allways about something (object, position, favors, etc.) that one has that the other do not have.
And I agree with you, not all dominicans have jealousy or hate towards Puerto Rico.
I wanna travel to South Korea from where I live in Puerto Rico,how much would it cost to visit? If u have any answers please let me know,I really wanna go :D :)|||About 1000-1500 dollars.|||Well I went from Paris-Charles de Gaule to Phnom Penh airport and it cost me 1000eur. Booking through Agoda cost me 50eur per night at a villa for a week, cause I didn't wanna stay at cheap hotels with prostitutes walking around. Then I spent $30 each day for eating, shopping.....
Travel costs a lot - that's how much it costs. Ask one of your local tourist agencies for ticket prices, look on Agoda website for accomodation, and you'll get the idea of how much it'll cost you|||Hello, the flight info below is for your reference:
San Juan (SJU) to Seoul (ICN) - Tue, Apr 10
San Juan (SJU) to New York (JFK) - Tue, Apr 10
American 648 Dep: 8:10am Arr: 12:05pm 3h 55m Boeing 757 Coach (S)
Layover in JFK 4h 45m
New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK) - Tue, Apr 10
Air China 982 Dep: 4:50pm Arr: 6:20pm 13h 30m Boeing 747 Coach (Q)
Layover in PEK Wed, Apr 11 14h 10m
Beijing (PEK) to Seoul (ICN) - Thu, Apr 12
Air China 123 Dep: 8:30am Arr: 11:35am 2h 5m Airbus A330 Coach (S)
Seoul (GMP) to San Juan (SJU) - Tue, Apr 17
Seoul (GMP) to Beijing (PEK) - Tue, Apr 17
Air China 138 Dep: 9:25am Arr: 10:40am 2h 15m Boeing 737 Coach (S)
Layover in PEK 2h 20m
Beijing (PEK) to New York (JFK) - Tue, Apr 17
Air China 981 Dep: 1:00pm Arr: 2:20pm 13h 20m Boeing 747 Coach (U)
Layover in JFK 4h 55m
New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU) - Tue, Apr 17
American 1639 Dep: 7:15pm Arr: 11:15pm 4h 0m Boeing 757 Coach (N)
The total cost of the above flights are $1251 per person.
What are some fun things to do in Puerto Rico? I am going and want to know some thngs we can do. I haave heard about the Biobay trips, but nothing else but the pool haha. Please helP!|||The Bacardi plant in Cata帽o, Flamenco Beach in Culebra, The Fluorecent Bay in Vieques...Guilligan and Ballena island in Guanica..
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www.welcome.topuertorico.org|||GO TO CULEBRA! It is a little island off of the East Coast of PR, and it is lovely! You can catch a ferry or you can take an airplane. The one we used was Air Flamenco. If you go, go to Flamenco Beach and go snorkeling. It was voted one of the ten most beautiful beaches by Conde Nast traveler mag. We stayed at a little inn on the beach that was owned by the Gutierrez family. The locals will know what I am talking about. If you are in Culebra for a meal, Mamacita's is awesome! Great locals bar scene too!
Also, go to Old San Juan and see the forts. Shopping is fun there too, and there is an excellent restaurant in Old San Juan called Barrachina. They claim to have invented the Pina Colada! The ambiance is great and the food is too!
We went to El Junque Rainforest as well and did dome hiking. It was pretty neat, but not my favorite thing we did!
Puerto Rico was my favorite Carribean island I have been to. You will have a wonderful time!|||The biobay tour is fantastic, I have gone on it myself with visiting family. If you are going to Vieques to take the tour, make sure it is not a full moon, the tour doesn't run during full moons. I would suggest at least 2 days in Vieques and a rental car, they have some of the most beautiful unspoiled tourquois waters in Puerto Rico. But the beach isn't the only thing to see in PR. Make sure to take the tour of the Camuey Caverns in western PR, they are a natural wonder to behold. And don't forget the rainforest, El Yunque, there are places to stay right in the rainforest that have trails to waterfalls. This is the link for you to find places to stay in El Yunque, with a place for every budget http://www.elyunque.com/lodging.html . Then of course there is Old San Juan and all it's historical sights, but to tell you the truth I find that to many tourists waste way to much time in the city. Puerto Rico has soooo much more to offer than urban sprawl. Take Fajardo for instance, there are a series of keys that provide world class snorkling, check out this link for a private sailboat charter that takes you out for a full day http://www.egbc.net/ . Or this one is a cataraman tour that includes lunch and guided snorkling tours, http://www.eastwindcats.com/pages/daysai鈥?/a> . But guess what it isn't just beaches in PR, no way there is the entire center of the Island which is mountains. It's by far my favorite, take the scenic drive through the central region, stop in the small towns and have lunch. Go to the Torro ***** nature reserve and swim in cool clean waters, or hike to a tower that gives you a 360 degree panaramic view of the island. Whatever you choose to do you will have a great time, I love Puerto Rico and if you get out of the city, and see the real Island I know you will love it too.|||basically what you mentioned, the beach, mountain trips, horse riding, scuba diving and 1 or 2 water parks, clubbing and walking around san juan, go to see the arecibo observatory and the arecibo lighthouse and lots of museums, bacardi factory and el yunque waterfall. other than that their isnt much to do but natural stuff.|||What part are you going to? There are so so many fun thing to do. My husband is from Humacao and we go back every 2 years. Old San Juan is fun to go too. Wear comfortable shoes. The FOOD is amazing. Especially if you drive by the coast and just stop at the little shops on the side of the road.
I hope you have a great time! It is my favorite place in the world!|||Here we have a lot of things to do!! the best way to find out is in www.gotopuertorico.com or using your hotel concierge. Don't get shy go to the beach (we have the best) but also EXPLORE BEYOND THE SHORE!!! Bacardi RUM factory tour is free ans very interesting... also upscale dinning is really good specially in San Juan. |||some like to visit the old san juan
rain forest is suppose to be fun
go to www.travelbuddy.com
its free and you can talk to people that live there(all over P.R.)
you will see pictures and people post what they did and if they like it or not|||you can stay in naguabo one of the most active fishing village in the east of the island and in my guest house.
I have a green card, and I'm a permanent legal resident. What is the procedure to arrange travel to Hawaii or Puerto Rico and back and how long does it take to prepare the paperwork? Or is it like going to another state in the continental US?|||yes since anyone that lives in puerto rico can decide whether or not they want to claim citizenship.|||Since Hawaii is a state and Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the US, you should be able to travel as you would within the continental US.|||All you need is state issued identification. No need for paperwork.|||i dont think you need Visa for Hawaii if you are a Green card holder same might apply to Puerto Rico|||Hawaii and Puerto Rico are part of the United States. It is like going to another state....however, I would check since you have a green card.. US citizens don't need any paperwork to travel to these places...I just want to say that I loved Hawaii over Puerto Rico...PR has alot of lizards and iguanas run allover the place...I hate reptiles...If you want some info on Hawaii, like where to stay, what to do and prices send me an email to mysticmoonprincess01@yahoo.com and put hawaii in the subject box...I can give you alot of information on traveling cheap....|||I think you have to apply for a visa.
And that is always a safe way to travel.
As you belong to the country from where you have your Passport.
Green card only mean "go" in the US.|||YES GO but do it before Tom Cruise takes over the world|||Once you have your green card you do not need anything else besides your passport (and a plane ticket). Just be sure the trip does not exceed 6 months.I've traveled further with just a green card.
Plus, both Puerto Rico and Hawaii are part of the U.S.A.
You can also use your green card to cross the boarders, to either Canada or Mexico. But like I said, be sure it does not exceed 6 months.|||you don't need one for hawaii.
Where is the best place to snorkel in Puerto Rico? Please tell me why you think the location is the best and please tell me how to access it. I have my own gear.|||I like Shack's, in Isabela. Basically, it's one giant tidal pool. Barrrier Reef is maybe 100 yds out, and runs 500 yds along the beach. The barrier reef keeps the water reasonable calm, pool averages maybe 8 ft deep. Tons of fish, coral, some octopus, lots of great stuff. I've been snorkeling in the national underwater park in Maui, this is comparable to that.
Hard to find, but very near Tropical Trail Rides, a popular horseback riding place. See their website for directions.
http://www.tropicaltrailrides.com/|||One of the best places to snorkel is Steps Beach in Rincon. You can swim from the shore. The water is as clear as air. If you're so inclined, another fantastic place is Desecheo Island. You need a boat for that trip but you'll never forget it. I've been to both places.
Check out the Things to Do page. The blog has a bunch of underwater fotos from Steps.|||RIncon! there is no other!
you take road 115 then road 413.|||Isabela, Playa Shacks. We have, here in Aguadilla and Isabela, a sequence of pristine, virtually deserted beaches that are just becoming known for snorkeling, scuba, and snuca and of course La Parguera in Lajas PR.|||best please i fajardo,culebras ; vieques|||I liked Guilligan and Ballena Island in Guanica, Culebra and Vieques are also Great.
I'm over here (Puerto Rico) for college and I'm coming home (Chicago) for winter vacations. Since I'm obviously low on cash, what's something I could afford or make to take home to the fam?|||Buy coquis (souveniers that have them), alcohol (pass it through luggage), or anything that has something that says Puerto Rico.|||Traditional festival mask.
Anything with a "garita" (El Morro spanish fort watch tower) on it
anything "coqui" or that little frog
anything with taino indian symbols on it.
Should not be hard at all to pick up something cool around Old San Juan.|||Take a coqui with you, I once took a bunch of Coquis from Puerto Rico and stomped them to death.|||A dead baby.|||A good bottle of rum, if they drink. If not a recipe cookbook/
I am looking for a company and price information on how to ship car and household furniture to Puerto Rico.Thanks for any information you can give.|||Try Rosa del Monte|||It depends on how much your car weight and how much it cost. My mother shipped he Honda Accord, but that was 10 years ago and it cost $2,500.
I live in the US and I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico I don't have a passport. Do I need one even if it is US territory?|||No. I went last summer. San Juan is great...Because Puerto Rico is a US Territory, it is just like traveling to a different state. On a side note, remember that although it is a US territory, it is not the continental US, and thus they have their own culture and such.|||Well you are not getting there by car therefore you do. New law states that when traveling by plane you must have a passport to return to the United States. The whole cruiseship idea goes through ports therefore yes also. Getting to Puerto Rico is easy but returning is a hassle.
Go to your local post office. Somewhere where thay have the income tax return forms there will be applications for the passport just follow the instructions.|||The airlines require a photo ID. A passport works for this purpose but so do things such as drivers' licenses.
Please check out the Dept. of State website for specifics regarding the new regulations:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbp鈥?/a>
Scroll down to the Q&A section. I quote one of the Qs below that seems to pertain to your question (but read the whole thing at the website):
"Q. Will travelers from U.S. territories need to present a passport to enter the United States?
No. These territories are a part of the United States. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the U.S. territory and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands."
That said, it would be practical for someone who may do some travelling outside the continental US (and this include Canada or Mexico) to just go ahead and get a passport. It's good identification even if you don't have immediate plans to go somewhere. You never know and it can be a hassle to get one at the last minute.|||With the way things are going in this country, you may soon need a passport just to fly to a different state. I don't think you need one to travel to a US territory at the moment, but probably better to go to the DMV and either find out for sure or just get one.|||Yes. I'm going to puerto rico next year on a school trip, and we have to get a passport because of 911. sucks. Oh and get it 4 mounths early their system kinda is sucky slow right now.
We are going on a trip to Puerto from July 21- JUly 27th. I know hurricane season starts in June and the hurricane season is expected to be pretty bad this year. Does anyone know how it's looking for Puerto Rico around the end of July?|||It's impossible to predict hurricanes 7 weeks out. A hurricane can form at any time, and it's hard to predict its path.
We went to PR in late July 2 years ago. It was hot and humid during the day, and pleasant in the evenings.
We are going Friday, for a cruise but we are staying in Puerto rico for a day before we get on the boat.|||Its too bad you dont have more time because PR has way too many things to see. Are you staying overnight or just for the day?
If you stay for the day def go to Viejo San Juan (old san Juan) & walk the cobblestone streets & see the old spanish colonial homes. There are many unique boutiques on these streets & great shopping. There are also restaraunts where you can taste the delicious authentic food. You can see the governors palace & the old cathedrals. & definitely go to 'El Morro' its an ancient spanish warfort overlooking the ocean. Its gorgeous & a must see. If you have a few hours you can do a 'walking tour' or if you can take a bus tour to 'El Yunque' rain forest. Its 45 minutes away, so you would need a few good hours. But its nice to see. You can walk the trails down to la mina waterfalls & swim in it. Very refreshing! & if you have the night to spend you can go to the bioluminescent lagoon, near the rain forest. PR has the 3 best biobays in the world (of only 5). This one is called La Laguna grande in Fajardo. Its cool b/c the water glows in the dark when u touch it. Amazing!|||Old Town, some of the nice beaches and definitely El Morro castle.
One day won't give you much time. The rain forest would require more time|||well The ship will be in the old san juan area..
take a walk in the Princesa walk, visit the museums, go shopping, visit the Fortress, the oldest church in the Caribbean
www.gotopuertorico.com|||If possible, you should go to El Yunque. It's a rainforest/national park. It's BEAUTIFUL!|||Where to start - science buffs will enjoy Aricebo - the giant radio telescope featured in the movie "Contact." Jajome Terrace is a great place in the mountains with gorgeous views. El Yunque is the rainforest (only one in the Caribbean!) and offers a visitor center and numerous hiking trails. There is also a bioluminescent bay that you can take boating tours on, scuba diving options, the Bacardi Factory, and Old San Juan. Old San Juan has two forts - El Morro and San Cristobal and that area has some of the oldest buildings in Puerto Rico - beautiful architecture. For beach activity, you might try kite surfing. That qualifies as exciting! Great this time of year. I've just scratched the surface, but those are some of my suggestions!
I love to travel, and would like to go someplace sunny and exotic this year. However, with the US economy struggling to bounce back, I am mindful that a domestic destination is where my money should be going. How much does travel to Puerto Rico, a US territory, help boost things around here for the rest of us?|||no i dont think so because this economy is pretty messed up and will take billions to fix.
Hi, I'm planning to move to Puerto Rico in around one month. Any info about the moving process and rates would be helpful. I also have a '06 car, should I sell it or take it with me? Thanks.|||Well I have used Rosa Del Monte & they have always delivered my things fine. They have one in philadelphia & they ship to Toa Baja, PR.
http://www.larosadelmonte.com/
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If that is too far. Try these:
http://www.moving-to-puerto-rico.com/int鈥?/a>
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Also about the car, check classifieds in PR & see what this car is selling for over there compared to in Maryland. Then add the price of shipping & see if its worth it. Usually cars are worth a little more in PR, but it will cost $1,200- $2,000 to ship. Goodluck.
http://www.clasificadosonline.com/|||Most large movers should be able to give you a quote.
we used United and it took just under a week to get here.
NOTE:
You will have to pay an import tax for any household godds that you bring into Puerto Rico. There is also a car import tax that is based on the book price of your car. You need to add this on to the cost of shipping your car.
There is a bit more info on my blog
http://www.visit-the-coqui.com/2007/05/r鈥?/a>
good luvk|||Make sure you check out the Better Business Bureau before using any of the moving companies you are getting quotes from. I have known some moving companies that insurance companies no longer wants to deal with them because of so much damaged claims. A cheaper price does not necessarily mean better service.
La Rosa del Monte is one company you would want to stay away from. They are terrible in terms of handling and known by some insurance company to be irresponsible. This particular company is locate not far from me and I have personally observe how some of the employees kick the boxes around as if they were playing soccer. totally mind boggling. What's more interesting is some smaller moving company will depend through La Rosa del Monte as part of their network. Sad but true.
Do your research carefully!|||La rosa del Monte...La Flor de Mayo...
me and some friends are going to puerto rico in late july and wanted to know what are some places to hang out at night. We are all 21 years of age accept myself, wont be 21 until november. Will that be a big problem? Also do the local girls like american men, preferbly african american?|||The drinking age is 18 and thats usually the entrance age too. The best places to party are in San Juan. In the Isla Verde and Condado areas of San Juan you will find big nightclubs and casinos (usually in hotels) and in Old San Juan you will find lots of trendy bars and pubs and even people partying in the street. Have fun :)
http://www.pubclub.com/sanjuan/nightlife鈥?/a>
http://www.clublazer.com/
I am moving to Puerto Rico in July and want to take my dog with me. What do I have to do in order to travel with my pet? What kind of arrangements do I have to make with the airline or airport? What kennel is best recommended for traveling? What else will I need?|||All airlines have different rules. Check with the one you plan to use and they will tell you all that you need to know.|||yu need a kennel for him/her to stay in. idk wat else....|||buy u a pair of dark sunglasses and a walking stick. you should be good.
Concerning globalization... like, does Puerto Rico have business with another country?|||Puerto Rico's government has been trying to expand ties with the governments across the Eastern Caribbean but it has been difficult because of U.S. restrictions. Because the U.S. doesn't give P.R. enough autonomy it is not freely able to engage in more trade and thus earn more foreign exchange from across the Caribbean...
At the same time the colonies of Britain/The Netherlands/France are freer in being able to seek regional agreements. The United States is afraid that if P.R. seeks a relationship with other islands in the Caribbean that some of the trade will be with Cuba which all of the other islands in the Caribbean have a relationship with (Less the US Virgin Islands also.)
The Caribbean islands did place two regional institutions in Puerto Rico which was the "Caribbean Hotel Association" (CHA) and the "Caribbean Tourism Organisation" (CTO) both had offices in Puerto Rico but they were closed because various travel requirements meant that leaders from the other Caribbean islands had to deal with too much hassle to hold meetings in Puerto Rico (because of new US restrictions) so all the islands voted to disband it from Puerto Rico. So now Puerto Rico is one of the only Caribbean islands not to hold any regional institution.
P.R. hasn't given up though it is seeking to strengthen ties with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) -- http://www.oecs.org/
http://www.stlucia.gov.lc/pr2007/june/pu鈥?/a>
http://sunstkitts.com/paper/?asknw=view&鈥?/a>
http://www.cuopm.com/newsitem.asp?articl鈥?/a>|||Puerto Rico has the same relationship as the U.S. since it is a U.S. Territory. Puerto Rico can not have a relationship with countries that the U.S. have restrictions or an embargo on.|||Nothing! once a female governor tried to ally with other countries to make exchanges, but Collin Powell call her the attention and said: Uh Uh! No! youre not going to do anything with no one, you know why!? because Puerto Rico is a Dirty, thief, ugly and gross Colony...
I need information about the companies available in Puerto Rico that offers cable and satellite in Ponce. Thanks in advanced|||Satellite:
Dish Network, DirecTV both work great on most areas if the climate and winds permits it...
Cable:
Onelink at the Metro Area and Liberty at some select cities. They got big monopoly over cities. Their broadband sucks very expensive worst than Time-Warner. They like to overcharge you without giving notice of the new fee changes.|||In Ponce:
Choice Cable TV - http://www.choicecable.com/Coverage_Area鈥?/a>
Dish Network, via independent authorized retailers - http://www.dishnetwork.com/packages/puer鈥?/a>
Direct TV, 4 locations in Ponce - http://www2.directvpr.com/english/puntos鈥?/a>|||I know FOR A FACT that DishTV works in P.R... and I also know that their customer service people don't have a CLUE where Puerto Rico is... otherwise they wouldn't tell you to aim the dish EAST..|||Choice Cable is the worst cable company ever!!!!!! You should try Dish Network.
yes it is is just like an island i live here in puerto rico but sometimes it has some bad stuff but i love to be there,but now i live in florida in p.r. theres a bich that is the most beatufill and is called la playa de bega baja.|||So, how is this a question? ...and why did you answer your own question? Were you actually seeking an answer?
I agree with you, however. I've been to Puerto Rico and it was a very fun trip.|||Well, I can tell you that it is a beautiful place to go for vacations, but be carefull of the places you visit. I lived 6 yrs in Vega Baja and the beach is pretty cool....The most visited place by turists is San Juan, were you can find a lot of nice hotels, beaches and souvenirs.....If you want something more quiet and peaceful, visit the south area. Ponce, Guanica, San German and Joyuda (Cabo Rojo). In the area of Cabo Rojo is the most beautiful beach called Boqueron. Visit Fajardo too, and stay at there Hotel called "El conquistador", you will like it.
Now, as any other place, be carefull because PR is having a lot of crime and robbery problems and they don't have any special time to occur. That's why I live now in Ocala, Fl.
I hope I helped out with my answer.|||Great place to visit, just got back with the family on vacation. Stay in San Juan and in Fajardo in El Conquistador, best place ever. Also went to Luquillo Beach and in Fajardo took the ferry to Culebra Beach know as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world by the travel channel.|||I sincerely recommend to stop drinking while writing your question....Puerto Rico is a great place for a family vacation, take care, Raul|||it is so hot over there when u go there u will have pools
I am looking for a website where I can find information on contacting the puerto rico national soccer team. I currently live in the U.S, but since im going to PR for a few weeks why not give it a try to see if Puerto Rico are holding any possible tryouts for the team.. If someone can help me find the information, very much appreciated!|||Puerto Rico Islander Soccer website is http://www.puertoricoislandersfc.com/|||HERE IT IS:
call and get more information from this webpage.
They have all the sports available to your interests.
http://www.albergueolimpico.com/html_eng鈥?/a>|||Soccer?! Pardon me, friend but PR isn't South America.
I am getting married next May and my fiance and I were thinking about Puerto Rico as our honeymoon. We are both in our early 20s and work full time (part time school too). I was wondering if Puerto Rico is a good place to go if you're on somewhat of a budget. We will receive money at the wedding and plan to use it towards the honeymoon. If anyone can give me some advice or tips on this matter, I'd really appreciate it!|||It really depends what you want to do. If your looking for a resort type vacation then PR may not be in your price range. If your interested in a more rustic eco type vacation PR has a few options. If you want to stay in San Juan you can always go the way of a vacation rental for a fraction of the cost of a hotel. Isla Verde or Condado is a great place to start to look for a vacation rental. Have you made a budget? Do you know what type of honeymoon your looking for?
This place is a good example. It's located on the beach, inside a fantastic hotel, and you get access to the hotels amenities for as little as $115/nt. Plus you really wouldn't need a rental car, you can arrange excursions through the hotel. That's a steal for Isla Verde. http://www.vrbo.com/161766|||That all depends on what you want to do there, and what you consider to be reasonably priced. When we went we stayed at the Marriott on Condado Beach, and it was like $1200 for 5 nights. You should do research now to see where you might want to stay, and see how the prices are. That will help you make a decision.
I found that food and activities in PR were fairly priced.
It's always been my opinion that Cuba and Puerto Rico and Cuba would be better places if they were owned and controlled by Spain. This would be ideal for both Puerto Rico and Cuba because Spain could build new schools and improve both islands economy. I mean look at the state of the Spanish Empire countries nowadays like Mexico, Peru, Paraguay etc. I am certain that if nations such as Mexico would not be a shithole as they resemble today if they were owned and controlled by Spain.|||Dear Darren,
I really hope you鈥檙e about 7 years old and have come across the Internet by accident (if that鈥檚 the case forget the following, go and play). If not鈥?
You really need to pull your head out of your culo. There鈥檚 as little chance of Spain 'deciding' to take control of Puerto Rico and Cuba as of you posting an intelligent question.
I mean no offence but you really need to get one of those books that aren鈥檛 all pictures.|||They once WERE controlled by Spain. They fought for their freedom. Kinda like saying that Britain should take control of the USA.
Wouldn't work. First, they haven't got the armed forces to even ATTEMPT such a thing.
LOL: "I am certain that if nations such as Mexico would not be a shithole as they resemble today if they were owned and controlled by Spain." You know WHY they are in that condition, right? Because of the colonization by Spain and how that worked out socio-economically, right?
You know how Spain is in complete economic ruin right now? How do you think they would "build new schools and improve the economies"? They can barely stay afloat themselves, right now!
Glad to hear your opinion. The places in question do NOT agree with you, though.
Do you know ANYTHING about Spanish and Latin American history? Do you know HOW Spain got to be so poor in the first place? It's because they overextended themselves in the New World, and didn't control the influx of all that gold and silver properly.
BTW, what does this have to do with travel?|||Well, the US pushed Spain out of both. So the US should help. Besides, Puerto Rico is under US administration..And Cuba was ruined by both a US backed dictator and later by the Casto brothers.
To one of the answers: Spain did ruin itself by it麓s European wars and NOT because of the overseas posessions.
For example, an indian tribe, not fond of the Spanish, helped them agains the short occupation of Buenos Aires by the British.|||Spain is in a mess with the Euro right now like many other countries, it would be in the interests not to create an international dispute right now.|||The Spanish can barely handle their own government. They have a 19% unemployment rate and talks regarding a financial bailout of Spain have recently come up.|||Granted, I'm no expert in international politics, but I don't think it quite works like that.|||Then there would be a very nasty and costly war,,
I am, moving in a couple of months to Ponce Puerto Rico and I want to know which providers of internet and cable services are there and how much would be the bill?
I got the address of the house and everything so if i could connect it before getting there much better thanks|||well try
the Puerto Rico telephone company..
They have Coqui.net, prtc.com
do a search in
www.paginasamarillaspr.com|||Telefonica de Puerto Rico can help you with dial up internet my mom has verizon wireless internet because it is just as much as the broadband for cable try DishNetwork|||Try Google the internet providers and then you can Google how much they charge|||They have AT&T, DMAX and many mores u just have to search on the internet the coverage areas bcause they didnt have it for all areas sometimes. *I prefer DMAX!
I'm going to relocate to Puerto Rico soon and needed some help. What areas near the base are good places to live? What are the monthly expenses for water, electric, natural gas, phone service, cable tv, car insurance, vehicle fuel and food?|||Puerto Rico is expensive. A small apartment will cost $1000 to $1500 a month plus utilities. ALL of the Caribbean is expensive because EVERYTHING has to be IMPORTED, other than those items grown or produced locally.
Why don't you ask the BASE RELOCATION OFFICER and get some REAL information rather than asking for a single reply here on Answers.
There are also a lot of WEB SITES for P.R. that will help. The best way to find an apartment is to go through an Agency unless you can speak fluent spanish... The web sites don't show any of the CHEAP places to live.. you can only get that information from the locals.|||Hiii , I live here in Puerto Rico and prices really depend on the area that you want to live...there are still places here like for example Carolina where you can find a house for 500 a month, and Carolina is about 20 to 25 minutes from Fort buchannan...gas here runs for about 50 cents a litter and the minimum in water expence is $20.00 buuut of course that depends on how much water you use,20 bucks is the MINIMUM, if you have a cell phone I recommend if you are trying to save money, not to put a house phone, buuut a house phone could cost you about 23 to 26 dollars a month the cheapest rate ...If you are looking for something not that expensive, I recommend that you look in Carolina...also you could check a couple of places in an area called Hato Rey !!!! If you are going to buy food, You should do it inside the base that way you dont have to pay tax...Puerto Rico is a beautiful place, you are going to like it there...If there is anything else that you will like to know just let me know !!! :-)
I know Spanish almost fluently btw. i was wondering if there is a lot of violence going on in Puerto Rico like there is and some of the other hispanic countries right now? and what would be the best and safest place to visit, somewhere on or near the ocean?|||If you wish to visit Puerto Rico, I suggest you stick to old San Juan. It's a major tourist point. You will be close to the best beaches, such as Ocean Park. From the airport, you can drive to the biggest rain forest in the Caribbean, El Yunque. (Around 1/2 drive). In the forest there are trails, hundreds of tropical plants and wild life, and a river/pond like area you can swim in with rainfalls and all.
Fajardo is not far from San Juan, and there you can enjoy from more beaches.
If what you want is purely beaches and no site seeing, then Rincon is the best place to stay, but it's expensive and you will need to make reservation with time. (Mostly surfers enjoy these beaches because of the awesome waves, but can be dangerous to people who lack swimming skills).
If you want white sand, and crystal clear waters, then Culebras is the small island for you, it has world fame and it's very beautiful. This island is just off the east coast of the main island and has a LOT to offer. From scuba diving to fishing activities. Of course, this place is among the most expensive on the island and timely reservation is a must. Next to Culebras is Vieques, also a tiny island with beautiful beaches.
The places I am mentioning are all tourist safe attractions . I suggest you keep out of night clubs in the towns close by to San Juan, unless you have a guide or a big group, since any country you don't know well enough can be dangerous. Puerto Rico has its downsides like any other country but can be a very nice place to vacation in, if you do your research right.
http://www.facebook.com/prdetour?ref=ts This facebook page is a locals guide to internal tourism, with hidden and magnificent places known mostly to locals. Look up the beaches on their site for more visual information and directions on how to get there.
I CAN'T STRESS THIS PART ENOUGH, when visiting a beach in Puerto Rico, please be sure you can handle the tide there. Recently we have been having many USA tourist who have been getting into dangerous beaches because they look nice and have drowned. Just because locals are jumping off the cliffs doesn't mean it's safe, most of them know how the currents work and even some locals have died due to dangerous rip tides this past summer. So please be careful and ask locals if you have doubts.|||Puerto Rico is very safe compare to some other countries, although like any place, there are places where you would probably want to stay clear from. I always go to palmas del mar on the southeast coast and thats a safe place. I would also recommend isla culebra for a great couple of beaches and a more secluded look compared to the mainland.|||I have visited PR twice within the past 2 years. PR is very safe except for LOIZA . My family and I are constant travelers to PR and we once stayed in Loiza for about a week. On the 3rd night while playing a little putt-putt at the resort we heard gun shots so please stay away from it as much as possible even though we decided to stay there for the rest of our trip and nothing happened to us of course. but PR is so gorgeous we ended up visiting it twice within 2 years.We dont know ANY spanish and was able to get around with a simple GPS navigation system so you knowing spanish wont have a problem at all. the best beaches in my opinion are red beach, playa media luna and flamenco beach|||For me there's nothing like Wisconsin dells. My family loves to go back there over and over again because the place was amusing. I tried to book it from http://www.dells.com and they were really a great help to me|||Very safe, probably the safest place for travel in the Caribbean or Central / South America.|||Just use some common sense and avoid the same kind of areas you would avoid in any city in the US and you will be OK|||Puerto Ricans are friendly. The crime there isn't as bad as some other islands.|||Very!!|||it is best that you go on a cruise and just go near the area of your cruise ship.
If you like Spanish the go to Spain.
All South American countries are so corrupted and full of crimes to me.
Where can I purchase a high quality or antique map of, Lajas Puerto Rico? I am looking to give this as a gift, it's difficult to find any map of Laja's nevermind a decent one.|||Ask in Lajas town hall.|||One of the best ideas i could think of was to go to Google maps. Enter the city name then click on "satellite". Don't forget to crop the left pane. I would then press F11 on you comp and this will maximize you window.
This will give you a birds eye view of the city. If you hover your cursor over "satellite" you can enable the "show labels" and then mess around with the best view you can get. . When your done hit "print" above "satellite" or on your P.C.
Whats even cooler is a satellite view of the whole island. It shows the topography surrounding the island.
Best part.............. It's FREE!
My girlfriend is on a cruise, and she starts and ends in Puerto Rico. We aren't sure if her phone will work there or not. She is on an unlimited Text/Picture plan through Verizon here in America. Any help will be greatly appreciated!|||Verizon has coverage in most of Puerto Rico.|||It's going to work fine, but the catch is roaming, please check with Verizon customer center that they will charge roaming rates for peuto rico or not. I think they should not but they m be please confirm that & rest is all fine.
Also please check the cruise she is taking is equipped with telecom service, some cruise these days provide cell phone service , check this also at the customer center.
Bon Voyage!|||Its funny how you refer to a cell phone as being American,LOL.
yes, you can have signal and reception in PR as long as you have long distance calls athorized by your company. PR has sprint, at &t, verizon and other known American and Japanese made cell phones is thats the case,lol.|||Call Verizon to be sure specially to costs according to her contract,but let me tell you that Verizon does operate in PR.|||She'll have service, but make sure she checkes her specific plan! I know everytime I'm there it goes to "roaming" and therefore $$$!|||yes because PR is US territory
Going to Puerto Rico for 4 days and want to stay in a hotel thats on the beach. We are flying into San Juan? Any suggestions?|||Most of them, Inter-Continental Hotel (Carolina), San Juan Hotel and Casino (Carolina), Normandie Hotel (San Juan), Caribe Hilton (San Juan), La Concha Renascence (San Juan), Condado Plaza (San Juan), West Inn Rio Mar (Rio Grande), Hotel Pierre (2 minutes away from the beach, San Juan) Ritz Carlton (Carolina) Marriott Court Yard (Carolina), Diamond Palace (Carolina), Hampton Inn (Carolina). In my contacts I have Javy, he live here in Puerto Rico, but he works for a hotel and he can give you a lot information and sometimes he gives tours his self, contact him. Something else, avoid the Holiday Inn San Juan, is the worse hotel ever, the service is a shame, the rooms are filthy and stinky.|||i stayed in the condado plaza hotel. it was really nice. great rooms and near amazing restaurants, but the beach is small and right next to a road so i don't know how you feel about that. the rooms are fantastic and reminded me of a NYC apartment though. otherwise, try Four Points by Sheraton Resort & Casino at Palmas Del Mar or Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel. there's a lot of great others, though. renaissance and marriott have properties there.
I got a speeding ticket in Puerto Rico with my Florida drivers license as I was on my way to the airport.
I'm not going to be in Puerto Rico any more and need to know where to mail my payment to. There's nothing on the ticket that makes this clear, not even a phone number.|||Hi I live here and will find the info for you. I'll e-mail it to you. It shouldn't be to hard for me to find out, I've had to pay quite a few since living here. Just don't have it with me.|||call the court your suppose to appear at,they might not have a mal in prosses|||welfare |||do you still need to pay it? find out first if you need to pay that ticket...then send the mone.....check out this website http://www.dtop.gov.pr/
official addresses and info to answer this ? should be found there.
I'm trying to find a good attorney to handle a inheritance suit in Puerto Rico, Ponce.|||Here is a directory that will help.~
Puerto Rico Attorneys - Puerto Rico Lawyers - Attorney Locate
... Puerto Rico attorneys and ... Puerto Rico Attorneys - Get a Listing. All Law - Legal Information ... or regarding our listings for Puerto Rico Attorneys. ...http://www.attorneylocate.com/city.asp?c鈥?/a> - Cached
Me and my brother are wanting to go to Puerto Rico for 8 days for a family reunion in June. I am 15 1/2 and he is 14. We would like to know if we are required to get a passport if we are only visiting. We will be with our grandparents and people over 25 if that matters?|||PR is a US territory. US citizens do not need a passport to enter or leave PR if they are traveling from or to a US state or other US territory. If you are traveling from a country other than the US to PR, then you would need a passport.|||What part of "NO PASSPORT NECESSARY FOR US CITIZENS" which appears in ALL the adverts for Puert Rico is it that you can't quite understand.?
NO you do not need a passport. .but you do need to take some kind of photo ID or a CERTIFIEC COPY of your Birth Certificate|||Charlie is such a joker.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and no passport is needed if you are a U.S. Citizen. You can also visit the U.S. Virgin Islands & Guam w/o a passport. You do need one if you want to go to Canada or Mexico.|||You do not need a passport to travel to PR. Since you are traveling with adults then there should be no problem, PR is a territory of the US and as such it is American soil. No passport required.|||no you don,t need a passport to go to Puerto Rico|||You will need you U.S passport to get there.but you will not have to purchase a new Puerto Rican passport while there.
I know it's a little weird question, but my friend's b'day is coming up & her favorite animal is a llama, so I wanted to check if I could get her a stuffed llama. The problem is I live in Puerto Rico, I've checked a couple of sites but none ship to Puerto Rico. Any sites please ?|||Here are a couple of stores that I found it at:
http://www.krittersinthemailbox.com/anim鈥?/a>
http://www.animalden.com/12257.html
The sites do not ship directly to Puerto Rico so I would suggest using a forwarding company. I have a US address set up through http://www.bongous.com. It is good for a lifetime and I use it for shopping on US based websites.|||errrrr uh toys r us???
How would a Dominican who's 25% black and has a thick Cibaeno accent be treated in Puerto Rico, a majority white country (80%)? Is Puerto Rico racist towards non-whites like in Argentina, Uruguay and other majority white latin countries?
And another question, how similar is the Puerto Rican culture to the Dominican culture? Will it be hard for me to get used to the customs and everything?
Thank you.|||They will be treated with respect and kindness if they are respecting local and federal laws. Many Dominicans have made Puerto Rico in the past including Charytin, stylist Magali Febles, Dr. Nancy Alvarez (television talk show host), Brimania Rios (television reporter), etc. Even members of my family who have married Dominicans and have mixed Puerto Rican-Dominican children love the island as they welcome anyone who has married into a Puerto Rican family with open arms.
Puerto Ricans, like any other nationality in the world, dislikes illegal immigration and the crime that comes with it. In the Dominican Republic, Haitians who cross the border to look for work are mistreated and many don't have a voice to protect their rights. In Puerto Rico, there are local and federal agencies such as the EEOC and the Comit茅 Pro Derechos Humanos de Puerto Rico that protect those who can't fight for themselves.
You will be treated like a queen as Puerto Ricans are the most hospitable people in the Caribbean. If you respect the island's laws, traditions and most importantly your fellow man, than you will feel right at home on the island.|||n Puerto Rico we dont care if youre dominican, dont come here illegal here we get very angry and you got to understand us puerto rican are not racist like you dominicanos with your own people, in puerto rico there is no white, black, brown we are just simply boricuas o hispanic Report Abuse
|||That depends in the community you choose to live in, your mentality, education background and the type of people you choose to socialize with. Not any different than any where else. If you deal with educated, respectful non low self esteem people, then you won't experience ignorant behaviors. To say that ALL Puerto Ricans or any race in particular, is very racist is to say a specific race does not have moral standards. To believe such statement is ignorance in every sense of the word!|||ok there are a lot of dominican people here in puerto rico so is nothing out of this world to see ANOTHER dominican here so its like"whatever" we don't give @#&* but yeah people DO make fun of dominicans here because of the accent and people in here think that in general dominicans are more "dumb and stupid"(1,000 jokes about dominicans being dumb) i have even heard friends saying"you are so dominican!" when some one said something dumb or stupid
(im not saying that's the way i think, but it is the way a lot people think here)
AND A BIG NO! the culture here is really different, because our culture has been really "Americanized"(people here don't like to admit it but its the true)
we don't say : estacionamiento,estanteria,emparedado etc instead we say: parking,counter,sandwich etc. so yeah we wont kill you because you are dominican , and we will not make fun of you in your face but in your back people will do make fun of you(not everybody).|||I have no idea where these people get to answer so many stupid thing. Yes, Puerto Rico is over 80% white and they don't want more Dominicans there, example, police brutality for just being dominican, jobs are not available to dominicans or black people, housing in high rise buildings and some communities does not allow dominicans. For god sake, people get the right information before answering and stop acting like ignorants.|||LOL 80% white? Believe me, everyone in here has some black in them. There used to be a saying that went like "Y tu abuela donde esta?". Meaning that if you say you are white puertorican yoiu are lying because "el que no tiene de dinga tiene de mandinga". LOL. Dominicans have more black mixed in, but it is essentially the same ethnic group and almost the same culture.|||Puerto Rico is not 80% white... it's a mix of taino indian and blacks...no whites there... Puerto Rico,DR and Cuba are all similar in lifestyles and cultures so you'll be more than ok. Look at how the Puerto Ricans and Dominicans get along in NY|||it depends they are people that make fun of dominicans...actually they are not agressive or rude whit them, but yes they make fun of them and their accent|||Puertorricans are very racist against Dominicans there are so many dominicans jokes here. Puertorricans feel superior because they have lighter skin plus the U.S. relationship|||They are treated like normal human beings.|||you are welcome
I'm planning a trip (by myself) to Puerto Rico in March from Atlanta. The range is somewhere between $525-$575 depending on the days I fly out and come back in, ect.
Do you think this price is too much?|||March is still durin PRIME SEASON so that is not a bad price. Is there some reason you can't just drive down to ORLANDO and take SPIRIT AIRLINES over to PR.. Spirit has always had the cheapest fares to PR.|||Grouper Groaper is correct about Spirit being the cheapest, but if you were to drive yourself down to Orlando (the absolute cheapest place to fly to PR from) you would need to leave your car, or take a one way rental car which would add to the cost of the trip beyond what it would be to just fly from Atlanta. Spirit does fly out of Atlanta and you can catch a connecting flight to PR for as little as $350, in March. Here is a link to their site.
http://www.spirit.com/Default.aspx|||That seems like a lot, unless it's during a holiday or spring break. I've flown between the U.S. and Puerto Rico many times, including Philadelphia and North Carolina, usually for around $400.
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Does anybody knows if there is any ferry that goes from florida to Puerto Rico or The dominican Republic ???
If yes how can I get the info ???
I live in NYC and we are planning on taking a vacation to DR probably in the summer time and I heard about the ferry in Florida but not sure where to look for info!!|||There are cruise ships that do that route......dozens of them.....but you cant get off and on like its the Circle Line...and it takes a cruise ship 2 to 3 days to do the trip.
Puerto RIco is 1,400 miles from Florida, the DR about 1200. That's Chicago to New York, as an example. In fact, because New York is WAY east of Florida ( go look at a map) NYC is almost as close to Puerto Rico as Miami!|||To my knowledge no as far as i know it there is a ferry that goes to The Bahm,as(i have heard) but not any other islnads as far as i know.|||Nope, you need to take a plane for either one.
I live in the U.S. so I hear a lot about Obama and McCain running for President. What's the political situation like in Puerto Rico? Do they vote for those Presidential candidates too? Do they vote for their own government? |||As an organized & non incorpored territory of the USA we are not allowed to vote for the president. We do participate in Democrat / Republican party presidential primaries.
We vote for our local goverment, currently we got general elections this year on Nov. 4. This year we have four political party competing at the elections. Basically only two have real opportunities to win, the other two may opt for just one senator seat and one House Representative seat. They also may get a seat or two at the municipal assemblies.
At the elections we vote for:
1. Governor
2. Resident Commisioner (a member of the Congress (House) which can participate of the debates but has limited voting rights.
3. Senators (by Senatorial District and at-Large)
4. Representatives (by precint and at-Large)
5. Mayor & Municipal Legislators
Over 90% of the inscribed voters go to the ballots to cast their votes.|||Puerto Rico has its own elections. All the possible seats anywhere are decided on November 4th. In Puerto Rico they do not vote for the President of the US as Puerto Rico is not a US state. They do however vote for who will be governor, who will be resident commisioner in Washington DC and the mayors per city or town, senate seats and representatives seats. There are no candidates for judges or sheriffs or anything like that. It happens every 4 years and it's a big party. This year there are 4 candidates for governor. Luis Fortu帽o for the New Progressive Party (want Statehood for PR), Anibal Acevedo Vil谩 who is the current governor and is part of the Popular Democratic Party (want commonwealth - current political status), Rogelio Figueroa of the new Puertoricans for Puerto Rico party (they just want new things to happen) and Edwin Irizarry Mora of the Puertorican Independence Party (of course want independence for PR). The two parties with the most people behind them are the NPP and PDP.
I'm in the US, and I know they are in our postal system, but could someone in Puerto Rico cash a domestic postal money order?|||Only if it is a US postal office money order, it can be cashed. US bank money orders are not accepted..|||you can send it direct to P.R. through western union or have your bank do an ETF which means it gets there in a nannosecond . USA still owns puerto rico .
I want to take a long vacation to Aguadilla, PR but I have no one to leave my dog with. I would like to bring her with me but I cannot find a reputable company/airline to get my dog to puerto rico with me.|||Update: Just saw this online today...
http://www.primerahora.com/diario/notici鈥?/a>
Here is the info I found online
http://ca2pr.com/2007/12/02/puerto-rico-鈥?/a> - this site has a lot of info and below is what I found out with the airlines directly.
American's Rules
Types of Pets Allowed
Cats and dogs are the only types of pets accepted for travel on American Airlines. We maintain the right to refuse acceptance of any animal that is exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Pets Traveling As Checked Baggage
Checked pets do not need a reservation. Participants of dog shows should be aware that capacity is sometimes reached and checked pets are accepted on a first come basis.
Acceptance Restrictions
Pets will not be accepted for flights over 12 hours or on flights traveling to the United Kingdom. American Eagle does not accept pets as checked baggage for Priority Parcel Service between San Juan, (SJU) and St. Kitts (SKB) and between San Juan, (SJU) and Nevis (NEV).
Pets not accepted at departure time remain the responsibility of their owner.
Required Charges
See below for applicable charges. Charges are payable at the airport. The pet travel receipt must be shown at the departure gate and at security in many cities.
The maximum weight of a checked pet and kennel (combined) cannot exceed 100 lbs.
United's Rules
Checked baggage
Your dog or cat can ride in the pressurized and heated cargo compartment of the aircraft you are ticketed on. Pets traveling as checked baggage will be accepted at the airport check-in counter and delivered to the baggage claim area at your final destination. Please see our Kennels page for information about restrictions and requirements for pets traveling as checked baggage. Fees will apply (see chart below).
Summer embargo - breed restriction
For the safety of your animal, United Airlines does not accept the following short-nosed dog breeds, or mixed-breed dogs exhibiting the short-nosed characteristics of these breeds, as either checked baggage or cargo from June 1st through September 30th of each year. This restriction does not apply to animals traveling with you in the cabin.
* Boston Terrier
* Boxer
* English or French Bulldog
* King Charles Spaniel
* Lhasa Apso
* Pug
* Shar-Pei
* Shih Tzu|||Here's a list of "incidents" the included airlines have had from 2005-2009. An incident reflects either a pet injured, lost or killed during flight. Find one that suits you and talk to them about flying with a pitbull. You can always try to find a place to care for him until you return. If you can get him past airport personel once in PR you'll be safe for the rest of your trip. Plenty of people have pits in PR.
Hope this helps:
http://www.petflight.com/pet-incidents/a鈥?/a>|||I am sad to say that at the moment Pitbulls in Puerto Rico are illegal. They were currently reviewing the law, but I think you should check out a vet that can stay with the dog while your one vacation.|||I doubt you are going to find an airline to take her, unless she is under 20lbs. JetBlue will take dogs under 20 lbs. Pitbulls aren't good dogs to take on vacation anyway.
We are flying in to San Juan, will probably have dinner with a Puerto Rican acquaintance. The next day we are visiting El Yunque. The rest of our vacation will be spent on Vieques (we'll be staying at a very nice inn). We normally spend our whole life in jeans and sneakers, but we read that people prefer dress to be a little more formal in Puerto Rico. How dressed up do we need to be to not feel out of place for where we'll be and what we'll be doing?|||I live here in Puerto Rico and we dress pretty much as the first answerer says. Long jeans, Capris, shorts, skinny jeans, skirts, even little summer dresses but what I see often is just people of all ages in jeans. As for shoes, sandals are really popular, flats and of course, if you are going out in the night you can wear some killer heels.
In San Juan and the metropolitan area you can see a little more, I wouldn't say formal, but maybe ''fashion'' young girls. But if you are going to be in Vieques you can just wear jeans, a tshirt, halter or tank tops. Whatever you feel comfortable.
*To El Yunque wear sneakers! Have fun.|||I've been to Puerto Rico and the people there dress similar to Americans.
I don't think anyone really cares what you wear :)
If the weather is warm, wear a summer dress and some sandals.
If it is a bit chilly, wear a cardigan, and some jeans.
I loved El Yunque although driving up the road was very scary.
The waterfalls are very pretty though.
Be careful, and have fun!|||First of all I frm Puerto Rico and what you read in overall correct. Dressing up is normal but you won't see people in sundresses and heels outside playing. Puerto Rico is more laid-back. Like me. I'm actually leaving for a flight at 3:00am this morning, well coming up. And i packed shorts, capris, and t-shirts. i've been to Puerto Rico, my hometown and that's what is usually seen. I was raised here in New Jersey though. Also, when you go to a resturant you should wear like a sundress and heels. Read me, do not overdress. Have fun is the most important thing.|||Well whenever I fly to Greece (which is a 10 hour flight) I usually dress comfortably, but I also try to look my best for my family which I do not get to see often. I would suggest wearing nice capri pants, with a loose and flow y shirt on top. Cute but comfy is the way to go... and definitely no heels; you should wear nice flip flops.
I am trying to immerse myself in Puerto Rican culture, learning the language of course. I try to watch lots of Spanish films, but I would love to find films that are specifically filmed in or about Puerto Rico. They would have to be subtitled of course.
BTW, I am visiting there in June!
Gracias!|||ok a good movie its daddy yankee's movie TALENTO DE BARRIO he is from puerto rico all d actors are from puerto rico d mocie was film in puerto rico...
another good movie from another artist called arcangel d movie is called MUERTE EN EL PARAISO its straight up from puerto rico all d actors r from puerto rico n yeah i think u should watch those movies they are awesome!!
n yes both of them are in spanish n english ok|||OMG. Don't watch Talento de Barrio & think that is puerto rican culture. The movie is only about drug dealing & voilence. Its an over-exaggerated plot b/c it is made by a rapper & thats how he wants his image. Dont judge PR based on that movie. That was a Bad answer he gave u Report Abuse
|||& theres NO WAY that 6 people voted for him. I smell something fishy.. Report Abuse
|||YO SOY BORICUA PA QUE TU LO SEPAS- 'I am puerto rican, just to let you know'. This movie was directed by Rosie Perez.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdF-96Idz鈥?/a>
FEEL THE NOSIE- english. Takes place in NYC & Puerto Rico. It is about reggaeton music which is the young culture of PR, not traditional culture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoEg6VRVF鈥?/a>
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There are also some tv shows & video you should watch to help you see what PR is like. Click below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ鈥?/a>
NO RESERVATIONS: PUERTO RICO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5p1Mbi-5鈥?/a>
(click #2 after this one until 5)
http://places.eyetour.com/|||You need to watch,
Nothing like the Holidays, its not really from the island but its from a Puerto Rican family living in Chicago. It has all the colors and flavors from the island.|||Captain Ron was shot around Salinas, PR and some parts of Pirates of the Caribbean were shot in Puerto Rican waters... there are others, but those come immediately to mind.|||Amistad, Bad Boys II, El Cantante, Casi Casi, Maldeamores, GoldenEye (James Bond movie)...
I'm thinking of moving to Puerto Rico and going to college there (majoring in early childhood education). However, if I ever want to move back here in the states I want me degree to be taken just as seriously as if I would have gotten it here.
Should I get my degree here and *then* move to Puerto Rico?
Advice would be appreciated.|||It mostly about knowledge.
But, By regulations and if its accredited, it should be valid, it should be taken seriously.|||It shouldn't matter. You're still going to learn what you need.|||Most of the programs in the universities and colleges in Puerto Rico are accredited by the corresponding US organization. The fact is that every year hundreds on recent graduates from the Engineering, Medical, Nursing, Education, and others fields leave Puerto Rico for a better job here in the USA. And several companies such as J&J, P&G, and government agencies such as Nasa and DOE go to Puerto Rico to recruit new tallent.
In education, you will see state government going to recruit teachers in Puerto Rico because their are fully bilingual.
Puerto Rico is a USA territory, but it's in the Caribbean. Nobody is traveling with the dog.|||You can call a local veterinarian and they should be able to either tell you or find out for you. As stated by "LY K" this dog will need a health certificate from a veterinarian. If the dog is 12 weeks or older, it will need to have a Rabies vax. It will also need to be up to date on all the other vax. Most of the time, you just need recors of vax, health certificate, plane ticket, & crate for the dog.
Good luck!|||ask the state|||That is tough, I am sure there would a quarantine period, but check with the airline you will be using.|||Check with the us government travel webpage it may give you information on importing pets. You will need to have the animal immunized for Rabies for sure and probably will need a health certificate from a veterinarian.
Good luck!|||You would have to speak with customs. There is a possibility of the dog being quarantined for six months but there are other alternatives. Customs will give you a list of vaccinations and test that need to be ran in order to avoid quarantining. Most likely the dog is just going to need to be checked out by a vet and given any booster shots it has not received yet. Talk to your vet and they will probably have a direct number for you to call considering this is a fairly common occurrence.|||i don't know... but that's really swell of you. puerto rico has a big over-population problem with dogs. they actually have programs there exporting dogs for adoption to the new england states. good luck.|||Suggest you check with Delta or Continental airlines,and if witnin U.S. don't think the pet would have to be quarentined.Look in phone directory for 800 #s to both.Just be careful of Scams out of U.S.,as you may loose the money you paid for the pet.Most scams orginate out of U.S.|||first get a record of shots then get a kennel large enough for your dog then buy a ticket they will weigh your dog then set up a time you got a dog in the usa
I have read several questions in which Puerto Rico has been mentioned, and some answers show that on the most part the rest of the United States show very little knowledge and a lot of misconceptions about the Island. So, how much do you know about Puerto Rico? Do you want to know more?|||Puerto Rico is a latin american spanish speaking nation.
Puerto Rico along with Cuba were the last colonies of Spain in the americas and both had independence revolts during the mid 18 hundreds before the spanish american war.
It's political status is still not a fully sovereign one and it's people have a recognized self determination by the UN. Today PR's status is that of a Commonwealth associated to the US,the official name is Estado Libre Asociado (translation:Puerto Rican associated Free State).
Puerto Rico has international representation. Puerto Rico's national olympic team has won 6 medals, puerto rican writers and poets are reknown around the world and their work has been published in dozens of languages, PR has 5 Ms Universe being the 5th crowned just 2 days ago.|||nothing|||puerto rico has problems just like the united states many of them are bigots towards their blacks in loiza and and carolina and dominicans are increasing in puerto rico and the white puerto ricans discriminate against the dominicans.
puerto rico is 50/50 on becoming independent and for state hood i say just be independant...
I am planning a vacation trip with my wife and would love to visit US Virgin Islands (St John, St Thomas) or Puerto Rico in mid Sept 09. I am interested in a nice place with good beaches and water sports. I understand the risk of hurricanes exists but prefer the scant crowds and better rates of mid Sept. Can anyone recommend good beach resorts in St John, St Thomas or Puerto Rico? (something like Caneel Bay, St John or Ritz Carlton, St Thomas or similar) . Thanks!|||St John has the Westin and Caneel Bay
St Thomas- The Ritz, The marriott, Sugar Bay Wyndam....and those are the nice ones they have.....umm Puerto Rico im not sure about when i go over i stay with family friends!|||Stay at a villa in St. John. It is a gorgeous island that has secluded beaches in the off peak season. You MUST visit Trunk Bay. You can drive or take a taxi because it is a short ride from the main town of Cruz Bay. Every beach there is beautiful and most are public.
While there rent a day trip on a catamaran to visit nearby British Virgin Island. Trust me, you will never see such turquoise water. They stop at the world famous Soggy Dollar Bar. They got that name because there is no dock and you can jump into the water near the shore to get there, so your dollars will be soggy!|||The only resorts you are going to get on St John are Caneel Bay and the Westin. There are no more resorts there. I love Caneel Bay resort. It is beautiful, excellant food, and lovely grounds. far more understated than Westin's resort!|||the conquistador puerto rico. sandals negril jamaica.
I have been living in the USA main land since September. I was living in Puerto Rico and paying taxes there. Now I generated 2/3 of my income in Puerto Rico and the other 1/3 in the USA. I am trying to decide what will be more beneficial to open an IRA in Puerto Rico and deduct the IRA for the Puertorican taxes there, or open the IRA here and deduct it from the federal taxes here.|||who has the highest tax rate? You should deduct it from whichever has the highest tax rate.
Are there any jobs that you can only find in Puerto Rico?
Are there any that make up a large percent of the Puerto Rican workforce?|||I can not think of an occupation that is unique to Puerto Rico, unless you link it to an article, animal or plant that is unique to Puerto Rico. For example:
I know a man whose job is to take care of the population of Amazona Vittata at the El Yunque National Forest. The Amazon Vittata is in danger of extintion and he works to protect and preserve this unique birds. Since there are no Amazona Vittata in other parts of the world then from certain point of view you can say his occupation is unique to Puerto Rico.
However, from another point of view, he is a ornitologist, a scientist who study birds. They are not unique to Puerto Rico, they are all over the world studying different birds (endemic or not) around the world.
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Ornithologists or zoologists in general are a very small percent of the Puerto Rican workforce.
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* Coffee is not harvested only in PR, there are coffee plantations in Colombia and other places.
* Bacardi has rum factories / bottling plants in other places like in Bermuda and Mexico; they are not only in Puerto Rico. It is true that some rums are only produced in PR, but the occupations needed to produce them are not unique of PR.
* Tourism jobs? There are tourism occupations al over the world.
* Work for a Puerto Rican historical society? Yes but performing what job / occupation?
*** Research director? Historian? Curator? Archeologist? Executive Assistant? Security Guard?
There is not uniqueness of occupations at a PuertoRican Historical Society, the only unique may be the field of study. However, the puertorricans living at New York may have a "PuertoRican Historical Society"; therefore that can not be counted as "unique occupation to Puerto Rico".|||Jobs that are common (but not unique) in PR:
* Retail store salespersons, teachers, goverment employees, manufacturing operators, engineers, etc. Report Abuse
|||coffee agriculture growth and picking up.
bacardi rum factory, or other puerto rican rum.
forestry jobs and tourism around the island jobs.|||You can work for a Puerto Rican historical society
I need to send someone a car door and UPS charges too much. How much would it cost to send it via boat to Puerto Rico? Approximately.|||goggle shipping options.
Gee, I would think that would be high too, by boat.|||estimate the weight and call ups|||send money 4 a new car door sold in PR|||Puerto Rico people are hella hott,ya know.for ex.. mike lowell!!!
Go Puerto Rico!!|||how is this related to boats?
I think it should and it somehow shouldn't. There should be a hetalia purerto Rico! I'm puerto rican to!!!|||I think Puerto Rico should remain a commonwealth. They should get the benefits of being a part of the US but without giving up their culture by becoming a state.|||theres lots of goods and bads oabout indeendence.
the good stuff include culture, not being tied down by the US and no more colony. I find it disturbing that the US is doing to PR the same that England did to US, which is the reason US did the boston tea party. In PR its done with medications, around 90% of meds are made in puerto rico, all bought cheap by the US and sold back to puerto rico at a ridiculous price, and PR gets the good ole taxation without representation treatment.
The bads are well, PR has some really aweful politicians, this administration has already seen like 2-3 corrupt senators and the gov just does whatever they want and just abuse of the people. With politicians like that running the country theres no way PR would stabilize economy. the US is like a whip for these politicians.
I say it should stay the way it is for the moment until economy gets back up, then try to go independent, but thats not gonna happen sincethese politicians have brainwashed half the people into thinking PR can be a state...|||I think it should be independent, first of all because, U.S. doesn't need PR, infact it will hurt the U.S.. Also Puerto Rico will do better either as Independent or as Statehood which is both better than being a CommonWealth. Also statehood will literally kill most of Puerto Rican culture and its identity, being a commonwealth has already hurt its culture alot. As a Independent nation PR will be its own country and make its own money, and finincial decisions. so Im all for Independence, and also im tired of the U.S army in PR.|||Around 3% to 5%, probably less.
According to the law in Puerto Rico, any political party that doesn't get at least 5% of the votes in general elections, have to register all over again and the so-called "Partido Independentista" (Independence Party) usually have to be registered after every election cycle.|||Actually it's about 50-50 for people wanting it to be a state and those wanting it to remain a commonwealth. Only a very Small percentage want Independence. Right now Puerto Rico enjoys all the perks of a state, one of the big ones is WELFARE. Why change when you have a good thing going.|||No, because we have so many economic links with the USA. But I am all for Hawaiian independence. Hawaii has been built up so much as a US state and British colony, and the Japanese immigrants really helped too. There is no reason an island country like Hawaii can't thrive by itself in 2011.|||Let me put it this way, the political party that represent that crowed had failed to achieve enough votes to be registered as a party in the past couple of elections. Not even high enough a number to count.|||How many puerto rican people think that puerto rico should be independent?
2% or maybe a little more.|||Either go independent... or apply for statehood.
Remaining as a US territory is kinda like political limbo.|||this is the question of the decades now...I think Puerto Rico should stay put, they are happy. Economy is stable and its all good.|||I think Puerto Rico should stay the way it is !
I am doing a research project for my Spanish class and I need to know some information on the educational system for Puerto Rico. I need to know the attendance requirements, whether the schools are public or private, how the schools are divided based on ages, and the country's literacy rate. If anyone can help with this, please answer.|||I鈥檒l play your silly game what is the educational system in Puerto Rico like?
Here are some places you could peruse and find out though鈥︹€?br>
http://education.stateuniversity.com/pag鈥?/a>
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/bur.356/histo鈥?/a>
Look under EDUCATION in this link鈥?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico鈥?/a>
Literacy rate
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications鈥?/a>
Hope those help if not do what I did, go to Yahoo and type in Puerto Rico Education system then replace that with literacy rate.
Hope it helps鈥?:)
My husband and I are thinking about taking a vacation to Puerto Rico in May. San Juan sounds nice. We want both, the beach and rainforest experience. Is there a place we could stay to get the best of both worlds and not to far off the beaten path?|||You can stay in San Juan and take excursions out to the rest, that way you do get the best of both. Condado has some great hotels, vacation rentals, as well as more itimate boutique hotels.
There is the Marriott hotel and Casino or La Concha for a resort feel
http://laconcharesort.com/
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sj鈥?/a>
Wind Chimes Inn or Coral Princess for the boutique experience.
http://atwindchimesinn.com/
http://coralpr.com/
And VRBO is a great source for affordable vacation rentals right in Condado. http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/car鈥?/a>
You can take a catamaran tour with snorkeling and lunch included, some places even do pickup and drop off for an extra charge just ask. If your not into the party catamaran with the crowds then there is also a more intimate setting available on a sail boat, they only take a max of 7 out each day and it also includes lunch. You would however need to provide your own transportation for that one. To me it's worth the cost of a rental car to enjoy a peaceful sail in some of the most beautiful waters in PR.
http://eastwindcats.com/
http://www.egbc.net/
I would just like to add that if your willing to go just a little off the beaten path, there is a wonderful place right in the rain forest. It would require a rental car for your whole trip, but it's worth it. http://villasevilla.net/accommodations.h鈥?/a>|||Patillas is too far from everything.
Try any hotel in the Isla Verde or Condado areas, close to the airport. To get to the rainforest you will need to rent a car or book an excursion. There are beaches at the hotels, or at walking distance. Also Old San Juan area, restaurants, shopping centers, other entertaining places.
Second option: Get a hotel in Fajardo and you will be closer to the rainforest, and to beaches like Luquillo's Beach and Seven Seas (Fajardo). But you will be far from the airport.|||The Rio Mar Beach Resort by Wyndham is a very nice 5 star resort on a cocoa brown beach (yes light cocoa brown, very unusual) and is 10 minutes ride from the rain forest. In fact you can see the rain forest from the hotel. I been all over Mexico and the Caribbean and stayed on allot of nice beaches but this one was different from any I seen because of its color. Not called cocoa Beach for no reason. I normally love white powder beaches but again this one is cool because of its color. Resort has lots of restaurants too. Fantasic very large family pool and an Adult only pool. Its a classy place that I think you will enjoy. Oh and it has a nice Casino also.|||There are lots of nice hotels in San Juan. You can see guest ratings for the best ones and also the lowest room rates on http://compare.hotelbooklet.com/City/San鈥?/a>|||we stayed at the caribe playa resort in patillas. the beach is beautiful!
Is the government planning on adding Puerto Rico as the 51st state?|||No. The Puerto Rican people have repeatedly rejected the offer of statehood, and they seem happy with the way things are.|||Yep Report Abuse
|||Which government are we talking about? Puerto Ricans are not only automatically granted US citizenship, they don't have to pay federal income taxes. (they are required to pay into the payroll taxes, SS and Medicare, along with Puerto Rican taxes)
It's a major bonus that the island(s) of Puerto Rico is filled with amazing cultures and an inviting hospitality. They really do have the best of both worlds if you ask me. I would love the opportunity to travel there.|||THEY ARE IN VOTING WHETHER IT SHOULD BE PUERTO RICO,THE PHILIPPINES OR SOMALIA.
ALMOST ALL ARE IN FAVOR OF SOMALIA TO BE THE 51ST STATE.|||No.
A friend may have died in an airline crash in El Yunque rain forrest in Puerto Rico in the late sixties or early seventies. I need to find out how to get these records and when this accident actually happened.|||Found these two sites.....the date and place are the same as your question.
http://www.airdisaster.com/reports/ntsb/鈥?/a>
Prinair Flight 277 Crashes into El Yunque, March 5, 1969
Prinair flight 277 departed Saint Thomas at 17:15 for an IFR flight to San Juan. At 17:32, the flight contacted San Juan Approach Control and advised that the flight was maintaining 4,000 feet. The trainee approach controller replied:"Prinair two seven seven San Juan Approach Control radar contact three miles east of Isla Verde fly a heading of two five zero for a vector to ILS final maintain four thousand. " Actually the flight was 3 miles east of the Fajardo intersection instead of the Isla Verde intersection which is located about 10 miles west of the Fajardo intersection. One minute later the Heron was cleared to descend to 3,000 feet. At 17:38, after being vectored for a runway 07 approach, the airplane contacted trees and crashed, coming to rest near the top of a knoll in the Sierra de Luquillo mountains at an elevation of about 2400 feet.|||i found this
>>>this one might the one you are looking for
Puerto Rico
* Prinair Flight 191 crashed while attempting to land at Mercedita Airport on June 24, 1972. Five people died in the accident.[161]
i also found others
1952
* April 11 鈥?Pan Am Flight 526A, a Douglas DC-4, suffers engine failure and is forced to ditch in the Atlantic 11 mi (18 km) north of San Juan, Puerto Rico; 52 of 69 on board die.
1962
* February 25 - An Avensa Fairchild F-27 crashes into San Juan mountain on Margarita Island, killing all 23 on board.
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The engine of Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 after it experienced catastrophic turbine failure on July 6, 1996.
* Airborne Transport airliner NC16002 disappeared the night of December 28, 1948 near the end of a scheduled flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida. The aircraft was never found, and the case remains unsolved.[48]
* National Airlines Flight 193 crashed into Escambia Bay, sinking in 12 feet (3.7 m) of water, on May 8, 1978 due to heavy fog. Three passengers drowned while attempting to exit the aircraft.[54]|||Look up world crashes and you will see websites listing all crashes to date.|||Your request is being considered by special agents. A response will be forthcoming.
I know it is a US nation but is the language predominantly Spanish or English?
I am looking for a wedding photographer that can speak both languages in Puerto Rico who has a high reputation.|||Their native language is Spanish but lots of people speak English as well. I think it'll be very easy for you to find one who is bilingual.|||Spanish|||Spanish, but many people speak English as well. A bilingual photographer shouldn't be very difficult to find there.|||I think it is Spanish.|||Just about everybody in Puerto Rico is bilingual, as it has such close ties to the US.
Main language Spanish, but u shdn't have any problem finding a bilingual photographer.|||You should have no problem finding a good bilingual photographer.
A friend of my Cousins had their wedding in PR and used a local wedding photographer. He was bilingual.
His name is Jose Febus, and you can contact him and browse his work at previous weddings at his website: http://www.febusphotography.com/
he has both English and Spanish sections at this site so he is an example of a very good bilingual wedding photographer in Puerto Rico.
I hope that helps. SHould you want to search for others then try craigslist...but Jose comes highly recommended by me lol...|||They speak Latin American Spanish (Espa帽ol), NOT Castillian Spanish (Castellano) which is spoken in Spain only. English is also widely spoken, but Spanish is the predominant language. But English is also widely spoken almost any where in the world as a second language.
The ancestral language in Puerto Rico is of Ta铆no, an Arawakan language.
You will not have a problem finding a bilingual photographer, especially in Puerto Rico. ;)
Look here:
http://www.weddingphotousa.com/puertoric鈥?/a>
(Daniel Romero's photography looks very beautiful and artistic like a romantic fairytale!)
Hi everyone, My father just died last night! My entire family lives in Puerto rico. I live here in Florida and the tickets are extremely expensive to go. Ive been praying to find a way to go, my husband and I are expecting a baby and we just dont have the money to pay 1,000 to go. If anyone knows of someone that can sell us tickets to leave tomorrow. This means the world to me, please! Thank you and God Bless|||I am sorry for your loss. It is extremely expensive to buy a ticket at the last minute. However airlines have a bereavement fare if you can prove that you are going to a funeral. Since you are in Florida, American Airlines has a huge hub in Miami and one in San Juan. Call the airline and see what you need to show to get a bereavement fare.|||I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Generally, working for an airline, they stress that selling your buddy passes to someone is the #1 best way to get yourself fired. So I hate to say it, but I doubt you'll find a stranger willing to do this for you. I know you want your husband there, but maybe you could go alone to save money? Or maybe you could find a private Cessna pilot at a general aviation airport who would fly you there for a fee?
I will be buying a car in Puerto Rico, I am not sure yet from a private person or from a dealer.
If from a private person, how long and difficult is the registration process? Anything to look out for?|||If you buy from a dealer they do all the paper work on site.
If you buy from a person then you and the original ownwer have to go to the "Departamento de Transportaci贸n y Obras P煤blicas (DTOP)" to fill some forms and to the change of ownership; nothing complicated. If you buy from a person make sure not to buy an stolen car or a car with stolen parts, if you do the police will take the car away without argument and you will never see it again. And never buy from Fair Show, you will get in truoble if you do, you can't trust them.
Here is the site of DTOP
http://www.dtop.gov.pr/disco/cescometro.鈥?/a>|||The "Fair" or "Feria de Carros" is when they do some kind "car flea market" on a non permanent site, is not an auction. Some cars are stolen or with stolen parts; after the sale there is no way to get the vendor because they are gone, so you lose the car and the money once the police get to you. Report Abuse
|||It's easy...Just need the Car title and visit The Departamento de Obras Publicas closer to You..you'll need the Inspection Certificate also.|||check out endi.com first. you can get a good deal. all you have to do is register the car in the gov. office for motor vehicles.
I plan on moving to Puerto Rico soon and I have a 1 year old daughter. I just wanted to know what are the good areas and how I can go about looking for a place safe enough.|||Did you know there are MORE Puerto Ricans LIVING IN THE US and in Puerto Rico?.. did you wonder WHY?
My first question to someone like you is ARE YOU FLUENT IN SPANISH.. The only jobs you can get or bottom rung, service jobs and you MUST BE FLUENT IN SPANISH TO GET THEM... so are you fluent in SPANISH? Also, Unemployment in PR is about 50 PERCENT, so if the LOCALS can't get a job.. just how good to you think YOUR chances are of getting a job?
Rents are higher than in the US.. a nice apartment will run from $800 to $1500 PER MONTH and the only bargains in food are the locally produced foods.. anything that has to be shipped in will run 20 to 30 PERCENT higher than in the US. Also.. MEDICAID is NOT ACCEPTED in PR and MEDICARE is only good for 30 DAYS.. you do know this.. right?
When you come to PR you need to have at least $5000 IN CASH to carry you through for 6 months until you can get established. I have lived in the Caribbean for 20 years and I have seen HUNDREDS of Amerikans and Europeans who come to the Caribbean every year.. they think they are going to find a good job and buy a shack on the beach.. they spend what little money they brought with them.. find out there are no jobs and the only shack lined beaches are in the MOVIES.. they blow through what little money they brought with them and then go back where they came from.. sadder and a whole lot poorer.
Puerto Rico
http://www.learn4good.com/travel/puerto_鈥?/a>
http://www.topuertorico.org/tinfo.shtml|||Good areas? South and East
Schools? I suggest private schools. Not all are terribly expensive, but if you want your daughter in a top ten, then make sure you saved enough.
Jobs? I do not know your credentials so it depends if you want a dead-end job or a good position at a company. Usually the latter will prefer people who are fluent in English.
To the poster who said unemployment in PR in 50%, I do not know where he/she got his facts but it is actually 16.4% as of April 2011 according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
You need a car. Public transportation is really limited and a nightmare. All in all just stay out of anything that has to do with public agencies.
Housing- If you live in the metropolitan area houses and apartments are expensive. Also anything that might be near the beach or any historical monument is expensive. However, you will have lots of choices and prices will be cheaper if you avoid those particular locations.
Like every other place you should be careful for your safety. It's nothing out of the ordinary as people might want to assert.|||If you have independent means, your own money and do not need to work, then PR is a great place to live. San Juan is a major metropolitain area, heavy traffic and fairly high crime. They others are right, you need to be able to afford private school for daughter. PR has been in a recession for the last 6 years, unemployment is high, crime is high and prices are high. If you have a low tolerance for loads of BS when dealing with the government or anything bureaucratic this place isn't for you. The red tape, hoops and watefulness is rediculous. San Juan has the highest rent, it's less the further you go from it and the beach but the further you go the less people you will find that speak english. If you are fluent then you won't have any problems, if you aren't you will soon grow tired of never being understood or you will learn it fast. Good luck.|||they're having some economy trouble ( or at least they did a year ago, i had to move because of my dad's job ) but i think it has gotten better. i grew up there for 13 years so i know a lot about it and i can tell you i grew up perfectly.
the problem is, you need a lot of money.
i grew up in private schools and they're really expensive.
public schools are just horror, i once visiter one and i just can't explain it.. its terrible.
from pre-school to 6th grade i attended Colegio Rosa-Bell, it's actually a very good school and not so expensive compared to other schools. It's located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
after 6th grade i moved to Colegio Marista de Guaynabo. it's the BEST school ever, and catholic but that school is veeryy expensive, but also on the top 5 schools of all puerto rico.
you just need some money but it's a very beautiful place and if you have the money i guarantee you that you're daughter will grow up happy, just like i did.
btw, i recomend living on the East coast (Guaynabo, Bayamon, San Juan, etc.) it's in better conditions than the West coast (Mayaguez, Cabo Rojo, Hormigueros, etc.)
Hope i could help a bit.. :)|||I only suggest you move to PR if you have money enough to raise your daughter in a very good environment like private schools and house or condominium, no public places or public apartments.
If you dont have the money to do so, then its best to raise her somewhere else were your daughter deserves a great environment.
private schools in PR can cost a lot depending also how prestigious it is.
me and my son went to private schools most of our lives.
Public schools are horrible and very mediocre, they have no funds and teachers are miserable.
Daycares are not as good as in the US, I personally dont trust daycares.
If I were you I would google up all the information in the internet and check it out.
I like the west and southern area of PR its more relaxed and not so crowded as the metro city area is so crowded its stressful unless you love the city life.
I know that you don't need a Passport to travel from America to Puerto Rico, but I don't know how to get a passport to travel to Trinidad and Tabago from Puerto Rico. How would I go about getting the passport, and what will I need to do? (Details needed please Thank you)|||1. Complete the application form DS-11 either online and print it out, print it out and complete it manual, or get it at a passport application facility and complete it there.
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/for鈥?/a> ..
2. Have your proof of U.S. citizenship [certified birth certification] ready to attach it to the application. If you don't have it obtain it through CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/puerto_rico.鈥?/a> ..
or provide secondary evidence of U.S. citizenship.
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get鈥?/a> ..
3. Have two passport photos taken at Costco, CVS, Kinko's, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, or Walmart [they are cheapest].
4. Make a photocopy of the front and back site of the picture ID you plan to present with your passport application [Driver's license, government ID].
5. Fill personal check, or get money order or bank draft of $75 payable to the Department of States.
6. Apply for the passport in person at one of the passport application facilities in Puerto Rico:
鈥?main post offices in Arecibo, Bayamon, Caguas, Carolina, Catano, Cayey, Dorado, Fajardo, Guaynabo, Mayuguez, Morovis, Old San Juan, Ponce, San Juan, Utuado, or Vieques
鈥?municipal offices in Arecibo, Fajardo, Guayama, Mayaguez, San Juan
7. Pay the execution fee of $25 to the application facility by money order or bank draft [some also accepts personal checks, credit cards, or cash]
Regular processing takes 4-6 weeks at present; it can be expedited to 2-3 weeks by adding an additional $60.00 to the paycheck to the State Department
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get鈥?/a> ..
Source(s):
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/pas鈥?/a>|||Ffirst of all, you need to go to a photoshop, and get a passport picture taken! Then the best way would be to go to your local post office and apply for a passport! They should send you one within the next few weeks!|||There are major us passport offices .. like in Florida the big one is in miami.if ur in PR and want it the same day or within 3 days u have to go to miami. try to call before.
http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ try this site
I'm planning on going to Puerto Rico next year as part of my year abroad scheme at University. Approximately how much do you think it'd cost to live over there (including taxes etc. I'm from England so am not too familiar with the tax system over there)? Please include approximate figures for rent/healthcare etc. too please! Thanks ! :]|||Budget about $20,000 USD and that should see you through for a year|||ok, well if the minimum wage of the USA its about 21,000 per year then you should probably want to at least have 25,000 for a whole year if your by yourself, if you have other dependants then that could come up to 30,000 or more.
Puerto Rico tax system is still a mess because it was established not long ago, so usually its about
6-7% per american dollar. In some cases it could go up 7.5% but not more than that. You have to be careful with some local places, they will try to say the tax its more in order to take your money but you need to be very familiarized with the system or ask locals that work in supermarkets and can answer that for you. In some cases there are still places that dont pay taxes and therefore you dont need to pay them tax, usually the illegal markets are the ones that dont have to pay taxes and if they try to ask for tax their suppose to have a license number like in the states proving they pay taxes, you can ask to see that.|||Why don't you find another place to go? The hot caribbean sun is no good for your white skin.If a mosquito bites you, [they love white skin] you want to sue, and there is no money there.. try Cuba instead!
Basically, I am an undergrad in the US and was thinking about attending grad school at a university in Puerto Rico... I do speak Spanish. I don't have time to add a lot of details, but I just wanted to know how a graduate degree from Puerto Rico would be looked at by American employers - if anyone here had any experience with something like that. Thanks!|||If you get the MBA from the University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez or Rio Piedras campus especifically, you will be fine. I was an undergrad at the UPR-Rio Piedras and currently doing my PhD in the US and the universities I applied to gave really good compliments and feedback about those two campuses. Those two have the biggest research funding not to mention really prestigious fellowships and programs.
Why should Puerto Rico become a state? I am for puerto rico becoming an indpendent country i need help to support that!|||I wish Puerto Rico would become Independent or stay the same. My island is split however. Some people want independence & some want statehood & some want to remain the same.
I think statehood is the worst choice for PR & I will explain why. Its not because the US is a terrible place, its a good place, but we ARE puertorican. We don't want our island loosing its culture anymore then it already has. The US already came in & tried to make english as the 1st language but PR refused to let that happen. Now imagine if we are a state? They will not take No for an answer this time.
Now to the guy who said puerto ricans like to be on welfare, I want you to look at this link. Most welfare recipients are white, BTW. Also in PR there is only certain branches of welfare like, WIC, headstart & section 8. But there is no cash assistance or foodstamps & such as in the US.
http://www.huppi.com/kangaroo/L-welfareb鈥?/a>
And everyone says Puertoricans dont pay taxes. This is Incorrect. Puerto Ricans don't pay federal income tax (but we never asked for this) However we do pay other US taxes fully like medicare & social security. & its capped in PR, so the US ends up making about $400 million from this tax in PR. Also puerto ricans can not recieve SSI, although residents of the Northern Mariana Islands (a commonwealth just like PR) can recieve it. & PR doesnt get the EITC (earned income tax credit) that the working poor recieve in the US.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_welf鈥?/a>
The bottom line is that puertoricans pay some taxes & then they recieve unequal treatment for federal assistance, so the US ends up making $3.4 billion per year off of PR. The US spends about $4.2 billion per year on PR. So in reality they spend less than a $billion per year & believe me they get back plenty in return. The US has tons of army & navy bases in PR, including Vieques island. In Vieques the US bombed & dumped toxic wastes here for 60 years & ignored PR's cries for them to stop. Finally after they killed an innocent civilian PR protested until they backed out. Now 30% of the people living here have cancer & other serious illnusses.|||Why is it that a large majority of people want to become independant but when they vote against it a hundred times? Is the ballots rigged or is it that us Puerto Ricans just don't want independence? Report Abuse
|||Well shouldn't it be up to the citizens of Puerto Rico if they want to become an independent country ?
As to Statehood, I would be opposed to Puerto Rico being granted Statehood.
And would urge my Representatives in Congress to vote against it.|||it should be neither. the US owns it and has zero reason to give that up. besides territories are cool|||I would love to see it become an independent country an get it's welfare hands out of our pocket.|||Puerto Rico needs to become independent so it can control it's economy to it's own benefit like the rest of the world does.|||Puerto Rico shouldn't become an independent country. And if you can't already support the position that Puerto Rico should become an independent country, then you shouldn't be for that position. And becoming an independent country is different than becoming a state.
I need my baptismal certificate to get married by the church and am having a hard time getting a hold of someone in Puerto Rico. As well as the church where I will marry. What can I do?|||First, try to get a friend or relative there to go to the church where you were baptized and get a copy. OR, CALL the church and ask them to send you a copy. If you simply cannot get hold of them, you may need to go there yourself.|||You were suppose to have one already when you baptized they give you the original certificate.
If you lost it or never was given one, then you need to get a hold of the church you did it and the secretary or person who baptized you. If they dont have it available, then I suggest you baptize again with the church you are at now and then marry or you can get a letter stamped and legalized by the church you baptized saying you were baptized in their church, the date and name.|||You should send an email to the pope and see if he will fax you a copy.
Me and my fiance are considering moving to Puerto Rico. Either San Juan or Ponce area. I am just wondering if anyone knows what the requirements are for becoming a firefighter in puerto rico. I have searched and searched but can not find any information. PLEASE HELP ME!|||I would think it would be similar to the U.S. since it is a territory. Try contacting an association or union for firefighters in Puerto Rico, they can probably direct you to the right information.|||1. Speak Spanish.
2. Recognize a fire when you see one.
3. Speak Spanish.
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What does the Cuban governments view on Puerto Rico? Are these 2 islands friendly, any relationship between them? I have a proyect about the relationship between these 2 islands, but I cant find any info. Please help.|||What would Cuba's relation with Puerto Rico be if Puerto Rico becomes independent?
From PR to Cuba
* The relationship would depend on what relationship be existing at that time between USA and Cuba.
* Even if PR becomes independent the island will want to keep USA as a close partner / ally / friend. Just expplore what relationship have other allies of USA with Cuba.
From Cuba to PR:
* I think Cuba would like to have as many international / cultural / sports / business relationship with PR as possible.|||Pre-1898 the islands were very friendly and if it were not for the Spanish-American War, they would most probably had formed a State (as in country). Now is different, the islands will be friends. As to whether they decide to join forces and create a Caribbean State, is very hard. There was an old "procer" that once said: "Cuba y Puerto Rico, de un p谩jaro las dos alas." Meaning that we were the same people. Then there are some in the island that like to end the citation as "... y Santo Domingo el..." LOL.
I really see no reason to keep Puerto rico, and we still haven't made it a state. Do you think is better to keep Puerto Rico like this, should we give it its indepemdence, or do you think we should keep it like this and why?|||I think Puerto Rico should be a state. But as I'm not a Puerto Rican my opinion means little.|||to the guy below. puerto rico isnt in poverty. its actually beautiful. but if it was to become independent then it would become poverty since we rely on america. then again we also have tourism and many people come here so maby we would do good without america. who knows. i dont think we should become a state because then we would loose our culture and puerto rico would become americanized. English would become our major language eventually, our past would be gone :( like hawaii, only 0.1% of the population in hawaii speaks hawaiian. i think we should stay a common wealth. also the U.S. virgin islands and U.S. samoa has been part of the U.S. too, why isnt american askin them for independence, statehood, or stay a commonwealth ? only Philippeans were asked years ago and they choose to become independent. puerto rico is always asked. and always comes out. about 50% choose stay like it is(commonwealth) 49% choose statehood and 1% always choose independent. atleast 51% has to choose statehood in order to become a state.|||We cannot just MAKE Puerto Rico a state.
PR must hold a referendum (citizen vote) and, if the majority agree, petition Congress for Statehood.
PR then must, if it hasn't so already, adopt a Constitution and form of government in complaince with the US Constitution.
Then BOTH houses of Congress must pass a resolution acceptng PR as a state.
The President would have to sign.|||Give them independence. Right now they get American benefits and pay no income taxes like the rest of us.
yet they still burn American flags|||We should make it a state, that would pull it out of poverty|||Sorry, I won't answer your question. I am disgusted by the censorship of Yahoo Answers.
do the same!
Will either of the Democrats take the time to visit Puerto Rico? Before you tell me I am crazy you must realize this is a very close race and Puerto Rico is important because it is the last race before the convention.|||If there are delegates to be had, they will be there.|||of course they will who would miss that trip|||maybe to visit the bombing range
The original board game Puerto Rico is a 2-5 player game. I was wondering if the expansion added a player to make a total of 6 players?|||I'm afraid not; just new violet buildings, and "forests", a new type of field. Of course, you could buy an extra copy, and play two 3-player tables!|||have you played the Dominican Republic board game? it is amaziing
Friends and i planning a cruise to Puerto rico for graduation in 2011 and i just wanted some estimated prices.|||The rates are highly variable especially with so many competitive agencies coming up with cheap cruise vacations.
It can cost from anywhere between $800-$2000. Depending on the seasons, discounts, special offers, etc. this is the most probable range of prices.
You can also compare them on several online websites.|||Cruises are very cheap as more and more people choose them over travelling on airlines. It is better still if the ship is departing from your port.
Check out carnival and see some of their rates. Bear in mind that this is only up to 2010 and may change. The date might affect the price as well. Just go to the site and put in the departure port, date, length of stay and choose Caribbean as some people categorize them as eastern or Southern Caribbean.
http://www.carnival.com/find_a_cruise/Se鈥?/a>|||Try calling a travel agency for accurate price quotes or go on these two sites:
http://www.hotwire.com/ and http://www.expedia.com/default.asp
Try hotwire especailly because they have really good specials, real good prices!
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Good luck and enjoy.
We live in California and want to take our graduate degree programs in Puerto Rico. We only speak a little Spanish. Is there any universities there that offer the courses taught in English? Thanks!|||The only University in Puerto Rico that has classes taught in english is Interamerican University. They have an english trimester for students from the US studying here. All the other Universities are in spanish only with english language classes optional.
http://metro.inter.edu/englishtrimester/|||Actually all universities in PR offer the majority of programs in English. All grants available in the states are also available here. Associate degrees you might find in spanish but Master and Bachelor degrees are going to be in english. There are many Interamerican University Campus as well as Universidad de Puerto Rico. It just depends what part of the island you plan to live at and you can look up on the internet the courses that are available. You can also apply for grants and loans. Good Luck.
Add. Sagrado Corazon (Sacred Heart), La Catolica, Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez (RUM), Universidad Del Este, Columbia University. All have mostly english classes, all textbooks are in english. I'm finishing my 4th year in Forensic Pathology and did quite a bit of research before transfering here from Northwestern University in Chicago.|||No. Most of the books are in English thou. It is very hard to find a College book in Spanish in the Island, unless it is to teach Spanish.
I went to Engineering School and half of my professors taught in English because they were for other countries. I had professors form India, Pakistan, China, Syria and of course the USA mainland. The professors from Latin America and Puerto Rico tough in Spanish. All the books I used thou were in English.
When I first met Latin American Engineers in California, where I live now, I had to ask them that when they were speaking Engineering or Computer terms, to please say them in English because I did not know what the hell they were saying.|||Today I saw in the University of Sacred Heart that they are providing complete english courses.
If you want this is the tel: 787-728-1515
By black it can be mullatos. Me and two other friends (one has been to Puerto Rico) were arguing about the existence of blacks in puerto rico. Our friend who has been there said that the majority of people in puerto rico were blacks and that white (by whites i mean white latinos) people were very few.
I always thought puerto rico was a white country(state), can anyone let me know if the majority of people there are whites or blacks?|||From what I know,the people in Puerto Rico are mainly of mixed race,(black,caucasian,the indians originating from the south american area,etc..) and latino is not a race anyway it is an ethnicity.|||We puertorricans are proud of our mixed heritage coming from:
* europeans (mostly from Spain, but also in a minor scale from France, Italy, Corcega, other countries, even Germany)
* american natives (taino-arawaks) original residents when the europeans arrived, now extinct but their blood/genes are still in us,
* african, brought here by the europeans to replace the natives which practically disappear due to illness brought in by the europeans which the inmune system of the natives were not prepared to fight, and due to revolts.
* and in a less %, we have to start acknowledging that since 1898 we have been receiving american blood in our mixture with the whole variety that "americans" have in their bllod (americans have britanics, irish, iatlians, american natives, africans, germans, etc. in their blood too).
If most of us are "white latinos"or "light brown latinos" is a matter of perception; we do not pay much attention to that.|||Umm, no there are alot of black puerto ricans.. or Afro-Boricuas
and i myself am one (my dad's people to be exact).
just like USA, Central/South America, and any other island in the carribean, puerto rico also had slaves broguht to them from africa. And many in PR have black heritage just like the other person said, you can have pale skin but with Kinky hair|||No, most people in Puerto Rico are latinos. Most of the "black" people that you refer to are usually from the Dominican Republic or Haiti that have migrated over. It is a Latin country.|||See site below. Scroll down and read the "Quick facts down the right hand side. Then scroll down and read the section on "Population and racial makeup"|||they say the majority of us are whites which is true but everyone cant deny black heritage. all of puertoricans are mixed. u can be pale as milk and u still have black heritage whether u want too or not
I am in the process of moving to the Island and as the date draws closer I am becoming more skeptical than ever. My job transfer and my school transfer has already being approved. I know many are wondering why do I want to go to Puerto Rico.Well, I definitely want my spanish to get better and I want to attend medical school in a spanish environment. I lived in Costa Rica before for a couple of years and I loved it.|||Pro:
The people are nice.
The weather is great.
The food is great.
The lifestyle is slower, is about having fun, not all about work.
Puerto Ricans are family oriented.
Cons:
The economy at the moment is bad just like everywhere else.
San Juan, can be crowded, lots of traffic. Other parts of the island, are not crowded.
There is crime, mostly associated with drugs. Other crimes are property crime(personal items,cars etc.)
If you have a job already lined up ... and your not involved in drugs, you should not have any problems. Keep your smarts, don't do anything that you wouldn't do in any big city in the United States|||PRO: only positive is the nice weather year round
CON: 4 milin people living on a very small island that is resource deprived.
CON: doctors don't take appointments
CON: when going to hospital you have to remember to bring everything needed for existence
CON: taxes will eat you alive
CON: schools run down
CON: random gang shootings can kill even innocent people
CON: ... too many to list
PS: about beautiful woman, there is a small population of these, the rest are middle aged angrily-driving-and yelling.|||Pro's
Weather
Beach
Holidays
Food
Nature
People
Music
No federal taxes
History
Con's
Litter
Bureaucracy
Roads
Stray Animals
Drug crimes
Addicts
Services (water and light)
High cost of food
Education|||Secolorumm said it right!! So listen! Go at ur own risk.|||Costa Rica is Puerto Rico 30 to 40 years ago. If you think you are going to PR and find nice green expanses, beautiful desolated beaches, no traffic, etc. you are in for a surprise. Puerto Rico is 100x35 mile island. There are lakes in the USA bigger than Puerto Rico. On top of that only about 65 is actually habitable because of the mountainous terrain. Now put 4 million people with 2 million cars in 65% of 100x35 mile island. What you have is a big city. On the other hand see the pros and cons below,
Pros
Cheap alcohol
beautiful women
best food in the world
best music in the world
areas for parties 24/7
beautiful beaches
only USA 100% spanish speaking territory.
Cons
5th in the world in homicides.
Horrible traffic
When last I lived there, I was lived 5 miles from work and took me 30mins to get there.
Streets are equally horrible. You won't have a full year without having to change at least two tires, if not four.
The students are always rioting. If you plan to study in the UPR, expect the accreditations to be taken away soon.
When I got fed up was when my car got broken into and then keyed because it had nothing of interest after breaking the windows. My life with crime was, I was first mugged at 10 years old, then at 14 and then at 18. My first car was stolen and declared totaled because the thieves dismantle it, my second car had the bumpers stolen, then I had a van for College that I used to drive back home on weekends from the west side of the Island. It was broken into so may times, I lost count. I decided to leave the door opened with a sign saying that the door was open so they stopped breaking the window. My wife was almost kidnapped by a rapist when she was a teenager, the guy was put in jail thanks to her face rendering and the girls that he actually rapped. Two of my friends when I was growing up were gunned down, one because he was confused with his brother and the other because he was an actual drug dealer. Two floor above me lived the town's biggest drug dealer. Another guy that I knew was killed because he looked funny at another guy鈥檚 girlfriend. And that was in a reputable establishment not a hole in the wall bar. After college I worked in designing and construction until the governor in 2000 decided to put a temporary stop in all construction and on top of that the same week my last car was broken into (first sentence). Through friends I found an engineering position in San Francisco and fled the island. I do miss it very much, there is nothing like the puerto rican warmth, but I will not raise my little girl in that environment.
Edit: And people drive like they are trying out for a job as Taxi drivers in New York.
I live in Puerto Rico and want to install a magic jack phone with a local; area code. Is it possible?|||You need to look in the Magic Jack web site. I have a magic jack and it links to a phone line about 100 miles from me, so I don't have a local phone number because Magic jack just doesn't work that way. You do know that, when you install a magic jack on your computer.. it MARRIES the computer it wakes up on.. so you can't move it from computer to computer.. also. to receive incoming phone calls, your comuter MUST be on.. you know that too.. right?
If you want a LOCAL area code and a local number, you will just have to ask questions or experiment.|||jakeb is my pick. He knows a lot about magic jack Report Abuse
|||No, they don't have PR area code available. But it does not matter for you because there are no charges for calls you make. Call all you want in US and PR. But it does matter to those WHO CALL YOU. If you choose a florida area code, people calling you may have charges like they were calling florida. Also, magic jack can be moved from one computer to another with no problems. but the computer must be turned on for it to make or receive calls.
My wife and I want to take our honeymoon in May and we want to go to Puerto Rico. We want a nightlife at night and lounging and snorkeling during the day. What can you guys tell me?|||My wife and i went to PR in 2007. We are both in our 30's and are big drinkers We loved it, except for the prices.
We stayed at the Marriott in San Juan, which I highly recommend. There is a small but nice casino in the hotel. San Juan is very touristy. We also never felt unsafe wherever we went.
PR is very expensive including San Juan. There are several decent bars to go to, but $5-6 a beer is not uncommon, even for the lesser brands.
We rented a car and drove around the Island (if you call it that, it's huge), which I also highly recommend. There are some really cool cities to check out outside San Juan, which are much less expensive.
Do not venture into any barrios/neighborhoods. Stay on the beaten path and you will be fine.
Hopefully you speak some Spanish, if you do great, you will be able to haggle prices, if you don't good luck, you will be over charged. Ask prices first before purchasing anything, as they don't advertise to doubly screw you.
Expect to pay prices equivalent to traveling to Chicago or NYC. My wife and I would go to the liquor store near the hotel and grab a 1/5 of booze then mix our own drinks at the pool. Take a flask, and a few extra large water bottles with you to conceal your drinking, as the resorts aren't to keen on not buying their booze. Or premix your drinks in your room.
The Bacardi Factory is alright, but overrated. If you like Bacardi, you can get good prices on it and I believe you can bring back 4 or 5 bottles each.
Fajardo (surfing village) was cool, worth a visit, as was the Rain Forest.
I/we don't snorkel, so can't speak intelligently about that subject.
You'll enjoy all but the prices.|||my friends are staying at: http://www.palmasdelmar.com its all included.(pricey).I have a vacation rental in Rincon http://www.Rincon-Puerto-Rico.com they came to see me and spent the night here on the west coast,then went back to the east coast of Puerto Rico, try to break up your trip to save $$ Report Abuse
|||Puerto Rico is beautiful! As for nightlife, not so much. San juan does have nightlife though. Are you Puerto Rican? If so, and you speak spanish, go to the other side of the island. Much more more interesting. If your not Puerto Rican and dont know your way around, I suggest you dont go there. Snorkeling is not great in San Juan. Like I said, the other side of the island has a lot more entertainment. Great snorkeling in Isabella & Aguadilla. I go there all the time. A little pricey. Same currency as the United States. You can access an ATM there also. Overall, great island if you know where to go. Have fun and stay safe!!
Puerto Ricans have repeatedly rejected independence from the United States, and neither does it seem like PR will be admitted into statehood any time soon.
Can the US unilaterally decide that it is severing its ties to Puerto Rico and making it an independent state?|||Good question! I never thought about it, but sure we could. We took it from the Spanish and declared it a Commonwealth. They have refused statehood and independence and have a huge tax advantage as a commonwealth (exempt from most of our taxes). We could cut them loose.|||Just a note to Paul Ding - the US didn't force the Philippines to be independent. They wanted to be independent long before the US let it go. Report Abuse
|||Puerto Ricans has the choice and not the Americans whether or not to be independent.|||Why not? It forced the Philippines to be independent in 1935.|||I wish we would cut them loose No one works the sugar fields I mean no one They don't get welfare checks they get cash it's a toilet|||The US can do what ever it wants with it's territory. We give them the ability to choose. We should get rid of that tax money leach.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
I'm traveling to Puerto Rico in late October. Spening a week there. I'll be in a hotel in Fajardo for the first three days and in a condo in Condado that doesn't offer parking space. I'm considering renting a car for the week. How expensive is it to park cars in Condado for the entire day? What's the weather like? Should I expect a hurricane?|||The weather should be very nice. Puerto Rico is nice all yr., however during hurricane season there may be more rain. Do Not worry about being hit by a hurricane b/c hurricanes rarely come around (even though it doesnt seem that way lately, lol) & PR doesnt get hit much. The last major hurricane was over 30 yrs ago. If it comes by they will probably only get rain for a day or 2. Just watch the news before u leave. & late October is toward the end of hurricane season so u should be fine. Normally the weather is hot & sunny & maybe a quick evening storm & the sun usually comes right back.
I think it is great that u will stay in Fajardo at first. Make sure you go to 'El Yunque' Rain forest while you're there. Also visitLuquillo beach & at night go to the Bioluminescent Bay over there. The water glows in the dark when you touch it! Its so amazing. There are only 6 in the world the 3 best are in PR. Also take a kayak or small boat, not a glass bottom boat. Its better when u can touch it yourself.
& It is good to spend a few days in San Juan also. You should see 'El Morro' which is a huge 500 yr old war fort overlooking the sea. & the San Juan Cathedral is the first church built in the 'new world'. Also walk the 'Paseo La Princesa' & walk the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan & see the old spanish architecture & bright colored shops. There are lots of restaraunts, artisan shops, boutiques, etc. But try to eat local food & not american chain food. Local food is delicious & you can find great places in San Juan & also outside San Juan in small towns & on kiosks by the road.
I def recomend renting a car b/c you can drive & see things. Although u do not realy need it in San Juan, but u can go visit other things like Camuy Caves, the 3rd largest cave system in the world. In Condado you can usually find parking at big hotels that runs between $7-18 per day. Or u can always give back the rental car when u get to San Juan. ENJOY!!!|||Expect showers through the day - but light showers. Don't expect a hurricane so much. Watch the weather. Check this site out http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml this will give you an idea of the weather conditions (and whether a hurricane is coming or not) for the week. Parking in Condado isn't bad. You can usually find a spot for $5-$10 daily.|||Sorry, nothing else I can add, the others already give you all and real the info. Enjoy your trip to the Enchanted Island.
You can check welcome.topuertorico.com and look for the Que pasa magazine it is also in Internet to find activities and places to go. Have Fun!!
What are some good things to do for a single person visiting Puerto Rico and doesn't know anybody?|||Hello. You can visit San Juan. You can see Old San Juan & all the historic sites like El Morro Fort. There are lots of things to see in this area all in a close distance. You can take a walking tour if you'd like that better. San Juan also has great restaurants, nightlife, casinos, shopping, beaches & more. You can get around the city by bus, taxi or trolley.
Outside of San Juan is also alot to do. You can go to El Yunque Rain forest, Camuy Caves, Arecibo Telescope & more. But if you want to go there you will need to rent a car & get a good road map or go on tours. Tours are a good way to meet other people. But if you want to drive, dont worry PR is pretty safe as long as you take normal precautions. Goodluck :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ…
http://www.gotopuertorico.com/|||I'll encourage you to do it! I guess the first thing that you have to do is getting a book guide from Puerto Rico, or visit internet sites with forums in which other travelers like you are asking questions. That helped me a lot preparing for my trips (always travel alone), some sites with forums are Tripadvisor.com, fodors.com and perhaps lonelyplanet.com. A local internet site from Puerto Rico that will definitively be helpful is gotopuertorico.com.
If you have a week or so in PR week you can try this itinerary:
The old San juan area is a must and if you are into nightlife that is the place to be, from there you can go to el Yunque Rainforest and for really nice beaches go to the small islands of Vieques or Culebra (that will involve taking a ferry). I’ll take time to go to the west side of the island for nice beaches and stunning sunsets (Rincon, Playa Combate, Bahia Sucia) While in the west a visit to the Bioluminescence bay is a must (Lajas town). From there you can explore the south side and visit a unique dry forest in the town of Guanica or perhaps visit the town of Ponce with its picturesque character. If you like to see the green side of the island head to the center and stay in a “parador” like the one in the town of Jayuya (Gripiñas).
Food is great over there so don’t be shy in trying something new!
Good Luck!|||You should try calling Venture Out Puerto Rico. They are locals and they'll have some good suggestions for you.
info@ventureoutpr.com
787-637-3501
www.ventureoutpr.com
They also offer lots of cool stuff to do on the island... tours like catamaran, horseback riding, bio bays, atv, kayaking, snorkeling, zip lining, rappeling, etc.
Good Luck!|||I would sign up for a tour. Other wise, you would be very disappointed, there is a whole lot to see, but getting from the airport to everywhere else is not an easy task with out a guide or a local.
We are vacationing with several couples to Puerto Rico but we want to find out a good place to stay, a good area to vacation in, and how to have the best time. Any tips?|||I once stayed at the Ritz Carlton for only a night, but I wish it was longer. It has a fantastic pool, nice beach and an unbelievable brunch. Also shop the price, we got it for just over a hundred a night with included champagne brunch.|||Rincon is a great location in Puerto Rico - it is located on the Northwest coast which is the opposite side of the island from San Juan - it is a small surfer community with a laid back vibe, great beaches, good places to eat, snorkel, scuba dive, etc. Super fun nightlife and welcoming locals. I always recommend a night or two in Old San Juan and the rest of your vacation in Rincon.
here are some good resources:
http://www.rinconvacations.com
http://www.rinconlife.com
http://www.ca2pr.com|||You almost can't go wrong picking a place in Puerto Rico. Old San Juan has the highest amount of traffic from tourism so it's a hustling bustling city with tons of night life, great shopping, old world history and terrific forts.
You can pretty much rent a car and do anything anywhere in PR. There is a mountain there that has a boardwalk that spans the height of half the mountain. You can park at the top and walk down observing nature and stopping to take a dip in the water falls and tiny lagoons. And hitch a ride back to the top to get your vehicle.
The bio bay is a short 10 minute trip by plane and it is one of the most amazing experiences of my life. You will take a kayak out into the bay after dark and as you get further into the bay the water will eluminate. You can see the fish glowing in the bay as they swim through microscopic cells that flash light as they are distubed.
There is gorgeous golf clubs, casinos, cigars and great dining in PR.
I hope you and your friends have as an amazing time as I had.|||Caribe Hilton or hotels in the Condado area are your best bet. Great location for tourist and within those two areas you are just 15 minutes away from a good beach. Come during the week though, beaches get beyond full on weekends.
For dinning check out OOF Restaurants in Old San Juan, they have the best food in OSJ along with Caf茅 La Princesa.|||Rincon is a nice small surfing town. It has the best beaches and cool places to eat and drink. San Juan is the capital of the Island so it has more to offer. If I had to choose I would visit both places. It's just a couple of hrs away and you get to site see and stop at different locations. Enjoy!|||http://www.puertorico-vacation-guide.com/|||there are some very nice nudist beaches on the coast!
Possible trip to puerto rico in April just came about. I am a legal permanent resident, but i have refugee status so obtaining a passport is not an option at the moment because i'm applying for citizenship at the moment. I'm just afraid applying for a refugee travel document may arise some complications with my citizenship process. So would i be able to travel to and from puerto rico with my permanent resident card, plus other forms of id excluding a passport?|||Yes. Your passport is now required to fly in or out of the continental United States - regardless if the location is Alaska, Hawaii, or any other US territory.
For those that gave me a thumbs down, I recommend that you check out the following:
http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingbord鈥?/a>
"U.S. Citizens traveling to and returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the U.S. territory and do not need to present a passport."
This does not apply to "Lawful Permanent Residents". Sorry.
NOTE: The original question posters asked this question in the context of being a "Lawful Permanent Resident" - not a U.S. Citizen. The rules are NOT the same.|||Yes, you need a passport for any kind of foreign travel by air.|||I don't believe you need a passport.
I travel back and forth to Puerto Rico all the time, in fact I'm going there next month.
But I never needed a passport and nor anyone else I know that has gone.|||Puerto Rico is considered a United States territory, thus you never are technically leaving the US. So a passport isn't necessary. (The commercials for Puerto Rican tourism make note of this in their commercial, as well).
However, you don't have the ordinary travel issues here, and you probably should contact whomever might be handling your case, or calling the passport office and asking just to be sure you don't need anything special.|||As a permanent resident of the U.S., you do NOT need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico...it is PART of the U.S....travelling there is just like travelling to another state.
I have now seen all the answers from people who do NOT know that Puerto Rico is PART of the U.S. I hope more people out there who know that PUETO RICO IS AS MUCH THE U.S. AS HAWAII, ALSAKA, OR EVEN TEXAS will answer too...right now, we are outnumbered by those ignorant of the correct facts.|||Unfortunately you do need a passport to travel anywhere outside the US these days (even to Canada and Mexico). I believe it became a law sometime last year.|||it used to be that you would have to show your birth certificate and social security card to get back into the united sates but since 9/11 it has changed in the last 2 years that in order too get back into the united states regardless of your citizenship you must provide a passport.|||Yes, recent changes in security made it mandatory that anyone coming to the US *has* to have a passport. When it was first introduced, there was an extension of the deadline because the passport office got swamped. The requirement is in full affect now.|||yes you do need both passport and id, sorry|||No all you need is a your Resident card and a valid ID if you're coming from the USA.|||No passport for Puerto Rico or Guam ( both US Territories) or any other US Territory (Virgin Islands) etc. but you do need one for Canada and Mexico (because they don't belong to us.)|||Nope ! U dont need a passport!|||Ok US citizens are you all really that stupid?
Puerto Rico is a US TERRITORY, which means, if you are a US citizen, YOU DON'T NEED A PASSPORT. Regardless of the new law.
Canada and Mexico, are not US territories, therefore, you would need a passport.|||No|||Not originally but you need a passport now to travel anywhere out of country, even Canada now-a-days. This went active quite recently.|||Go to Expedia.com and there was an article about how you don't have to have your passport because it is an American port. Just like you don't have to have your passport in Alaska if you are United States resident.|||Yes, you need a valid Id like your permanent resident card and/or state driving license.|||put the internet to good use and look it up|||Yes, passports are only for 'lawful' citizens anyway, an unlawful citizen is breaking the law by getting a passport from another country. Its a pain, but you will either have to talk to the autoritys about being able to travel, or wait until you become a full citizen, thats how the law works.
I'm planning a trip to Puerto Rico for 2 weeks in June into July and I've looked around and the cheapest I've found is $274 round-trip. I was curious if that's a good price or not or should I keep looking around because there is probably a better price out there? If anyone could help me out and let me know if I could do better that'd be great. Thanks!!|||Here is what i could find. . .
254 - 274 is the cheapest I could find for some reason the 19th of june is 300.00 and Friday the 26th is like 308
Monday through Wednesday looks to be the cheapest with 254.00|||Ashley, the cheapest that I found was $295, so go with the $274.
Regards,
Dan|||Please check:
Tips:
a- use flexible dates
b- use alternative airports
http://www.hotwire.com/
http://www.cheapoair.com/
http://www.kayak.com/
http://www.orbitz.com/
http://www.priceline.com/
http://www.expedia.com/default.asp
http://www.farecompare.com/
http://www.farecast.com/
http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/
http://www.cheapair.com/
I am getting married next May and my fiance and I were thinking about Puerto Rico as our honeymoon. We are both in our early 20s and work full time (part time school too). I was wondering if Puerto Rico is a good place to go if you're on somewhat on a budget. We will receive money at the wedding and plan to use it towards the honeymoon. If anyone can give me some advice or tips on this matter, I'd really appreciate it!|||If you're both American, Puerto Rico is a good choice for several reasons:
It's a US territory; you don't need a passport, just a driver's license and a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Its resorts are reasonably priced compared to many other Caribbean islands. The all-inclusive resorts will give you some cost-certainty.
Since it's a US territory, you will be using American money as well as the US Postal Service.|||Yes. Puerto rico can be beautiful i would recommend staying at the Westin there if you are on a budget, there may be kids there but you can go to resturaunts off the property and it is very nice.
My cousin has been a firefighter in Puerto Rico for 9 yrs with certifications and even have trained in another states. He wants to move in to Florida to the SW area but wants to know where to call to apply. Please help.|||Florida is a pretty tough state to be a firefighter in unless your training was in Florida. Your first stop would be to contact the Florida State Fire College in Ocala, FL. Their phone number is (352) 369-2800. Their website is http://www.fldfs.com/sfm/bfst/bfst_index鈥?/a>
The Firefighter Minimum Standards Equivalency Examination is offered to individuals who have received training in another state (or country), that is evaluated as equivalent to that required in Florida's Firefighter Minimum Standards Course. To determine an individual's eligibility for the Equivalency Examination, a two-part application process is required. The Preliminary Equivalency Application (DFS-K4-1309) is submitted to the Challenge Review Board, along with supporting documentation. Such documentation should be a transcript, by subject, of the hours spent in initial training. Upon review and approval of the training documentation by the Challenge Review Board, an application for the Equivalency Examination and Certification will be sent to the applicant. The Equivalency Examination is offered four times a year at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala.
After you receive your FL certification, you can begin to apply to FL fire departments. Good Luck!|||In Georgia you would call the Standards and Training department. You might do some keyword searches for that, or the Florida Fire Academy. Even if they can't answer your question they would have the appropriate contacts for you.
I found a number that might be beneficial: The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications awards national certification. The number is (617) 984 7474.
I was in Puerto Rico/Culebra for vacation this summer and noticed that the locals played dominos everywhere and also had handmade hammocks. But I could only find much cheaper versions of these items in really "touristy" shops. I am looking for a hammock and set of dominos that local puerto ricans would own. Can anyone help?|||What kind of hammock (hamaca) are you looking for? There are 2 types of handmade, there are the handwoven ones & the ones that are sewn of a denim or canvas material & you add the rope. I bought a denim 'banana hammock' (as they are called b/c of the shape) for $30 from a street vendor. Or go here:
http://myborinquen.com/ecommerce/os/cata鈥?/a>
If you want the woven kind you need to go to a atrisan or craft shop in Old San Juan or visit one of these festivals if u go back to PR or buy online:
http://www.elcoquigifts.com/tapestriesha鈥?/a>
Hammock Festival San Sebasti谩n
787-896-1550, 787-896-2610, 787-896-8363
06/30/2008 - 07/03/2008
Plaza P煤blica Rom谩n Baldorioty de Castro.
www.sansebastianpr.com/
Hammock weaving, excellent local food and music.
Feria Artesanal Lajas
787-899-1660, 787-899-1335, 787-899-1860
12/01/2007 - 12/02/2007
Art fair featuring handmade items by local artists, such as stoneware, dolls, paintings and hammocks.
Also the dominos can be bought at a festival or small store in old san Juan. Or go to Pitusa, this is a store w/ a few locations on the island almost like a Kmart if u go back to PR or buy online
http://antojitos.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Sc鈥?/a>
http://myborinquen.com/ecommerce/os/cata鈥?/a>|||Depending on the town, and shop, some of these items can be pricey. Now, if you want homemade hammocks, some places that may have them cheap would be as follows:
In Guavate, between Cayey and Caguas is an all year round place where you can eat lechon asado (roast pork) and there are shops that do have hammocks and dominos for sale.
Other places are:
Walgreen Drug stores-they care a variety of these especialy in Old San Juan and Condado
Puerto Rico Drug Store in Old San Juan-1-787-725-2202 this is by the City Hall
Alamal Drugstores around the Island have them also their main office number is 1-787-641-3888
In some of the tourist attraction spots you can buy them also. I recently went to El Yunque Rain forest in Fajardo and asked for the price of hammocks, well the cheapest was $90, but they were willing to reduce the price to sell and offered $50.
The hammocks are pricey depending on the style, size and colors. There are by many main roads from town to town where people do sell hammocks cheap. Such as if you are going from Rio Piedras to Caguas you take the old #1 road on the weekends and there are vendors by the side of the road who do have them, also, there are some Flee Markets that do sell them cheap.|||Shamed of us puertorrican, most things that are sold here said from PR, botton said "made in china". But real handmade hammocks and dominos from PR you can find it through "artesanos". You can find them through the tourist company or better if you can travel again check the dates (early December) of Feria Bacardi, is a great event that reunites some "artesanos" and you can find a lot of novelties handmade from PR. There is a lots of Ferias of artesanos around the Island. Check the PR tourist company that should help you.|||puertorico.com|||you know... sometimes you can find items like this on ebay. i found a nice sink in mexico that i really liked, and ended up finding tons of 'em on ebay. so check there first!|||Dominos are ussually purchased in toy stores like Toy's R Us, Gitty's Toys, WalMart, K-Mart, etc.
Handmade hammocks are bought from "artesanos" in fairs, plazas, cultural events, etc. Sometimes you find handmade hammocks being sold at the side of main roads.
I have a warrant from an old traffic violation in another state. I am thinking of flying to Puerto Rico for a vacation, what exactly does customs check for when departing from Puerto Rico? Will this old warrant show up?|||You can fly to Puerto Rico without any fears. Since the island is a U.S. Commonwealth, you will not go through immigration or customs to/from the island. If the warrant was really serious, then FBI or local authorities would contact airlines to inform them that you're wanted and they would call airport security to detain you until they arrived. I don't think you will be arrested or detained for an outstanding traffic violation, however, if you plan on renting a car in Puerto Rico, your license might be suspended and you won't be allowed to drive on the island until you settle your warrant.|||what you can do is do research online and find out.|||maybe, it mostly depends on the type of people they dont want it peurto rico, i guess.
I understand that Puerto Rico would be able to vote and have to pay federal taxes, but are there any other benefits to Statehood besides voting?|||Puerto Ricans will become real US citizens and they will pay the taxes as Americans.|||Not in my opinion...the U.S.A. has the biggest prison rate of any other country. I know some people need to be locked up, but really too many in my humble opinion.
read this:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con鈥?/a>|||Puerto Ricans ARE real US citizens already. What they are not is US residents... unless they come to live in the US, of course. What would change if PR becomes a state?:
Politics (e.g. the right to vote for a US president, government structure, US Constitution instead of ELA -or Puerto Rican- Constitution)
Economy (Federal taxes, assignment and use of federal funds, Corporate regulations and taxation, wages, etc.)
International relations, collective psychosocial state and some cultural characteristics will change, but I don't think that the average Puerto Rican will notice those changes the very next morning; it can take years of adjustment and trial-and error.
I think most things will remain the same (e.g. the use of two languages-spanish and english-, food and lifestyle).
I am a Cuban citizen and I have been a US permanent resident for 16 years, I am planning my honeymoon and we wanted to go to Puerto Rico, but I'm not sure if I need a passport or not. I know that US Citizens do not need one, and I'm pretty sure residents do not need a passport to travel within the US. Please help!
Thanks!|||Travel from the 50 states and DC to Puerto Rico is considered an internal flight. No international borders are crossed, so there is no need for a passport.
But just to be on the safe side, ask your travel agent what the requirements are. They should know.|||Yes you do!
Contrary to popular belief Puerto Rico has it's own constitution and laws.
Unless you are an American or Canadian citizen, you need a scannable passport to enter Puerto Rico.
You would not need a passport to travel to any state but you do need one to travel to Puerto Rico.
Sorry!|||it is a US territory so yes you can go without a passport. Same with the USVI.
Not only can you travel there, you could move and work there just like you do in the states.|||No you don't need one. I am flying to Puerto Rico on Thursday from California. All they ask is for an ID. So you will be good with your State ID or Drivers License.|||Get your citizenship ... long overdue
I am a recent college graduate who have a desire to make Puerto Rico my home. I do not speak spanish yet, but looking fowarded to learn it once I move. Can anyone offer me any insight on find a good job there, or what opportunties or avalabile to me until I learn the language.|||Since no one has even tried to answer you I am going to tell you what little I do know. The job market is very competetive just as it is here. Just as it can be difficult for a strictly Spanish speaking person to find work here it would be the same in PR. While many people do speak English there's an expectation that you speak Spanish. Maybe instead of going there to work immmediately look for a educational Spanish immersion program that's in PR. Don't commit to living there until you're fluent. Since you posted under food service have you considered working on a cruise ship that regularly docks in PR? It might be a good transition job until you're fluent.|||look for something in the "tourist" industry. I'm sure someone with "english" speaking skills is necessary. and learn some spanish man, good luck.|||Try dishwashing.
That's what non speakers do here on the main land.
I'd like to see El Yunque rainforest and also go snorkeling or scuba diving. I don't really care what the resort has to offer besides nice guest rooms & hopefully kind staff. As far as price range goes, if there are rooms for under $300/night including any extra fees, that would be great. Thanks. :D
Also, is it important to speak Spanish in Puerto Rico?|||I recommend you to stay at Fajardo's El Conquistador, what a wonderful resort it is. Located on the east coast, not far from el yunque, and the beach is just downhill so you can dive and do lot of watersports. But it all depends on what are you really looking for, just do some research with your travel agency.
And In Puerto Rico almost everyone knows english, even though spanish is the main language.|||''El Conquistador Hotel & casino & spa & waterpark'' lol is beautiful. u have to visit that place ;) is located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
No. is not important to speak spanish in Puerto Rico. if u didnt know, Puerto Rico is an bilingual island because is a territory of the U.S|||The marriott stellaris and the sheraton are both good places to stay. Its always good to know a few phrases but a lot of people speak english. Especially people that work in the hotels and major tourist areas.|||Hello
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good luck!.....|||We stayed at the Caribe Playa resort in Patillas, and made all our excursions from there! Um... it's nice to know at least a little Spanish, but most people speak English!
I'm trying to sell a textbook on ebay, and I have a potential buyer, but he's from puerto rico. How much will it cost to ship it there? Thanks in advance!|||You can get the rates by going to http://www.usps.com.
There is a postal calculator there and all you need to do is to enter the from and to zip codes and the weight of the packaged product. Priority mail from the post office will get it there in 3 to 4 days.
If you do send it priority mail I also suggest that you do a delivery confirmation with it as proof that it was delivered. Doing so will also be a form of tracking should your package get lost or be delayed. Puerto Rico is still considered the United States as far as postage is concerned.|||they go by weight at the post offiice...my advice would be to take it in and ask then give him a price for shipping after you do that. that way you get the price right!|||USPS or whoever you choose can tell you. And, hey, what's up from Portland! Ask for air rates...
I plan on going this summer i have two kids 13&17 I know i don't need a passport because were traveling from the U.S.A to Puerto Rico but what do i need for them?|||Nothing. No one under 18 is required to have I.D. See site below.|||As long as the minor (persons under the age of 18) is traveling with an adult they do not need photo ID. Although I found out this summer, when my husband took the kids to the Virgin Islands, that it is also dependent on the airline. The small carrier he took required the showing of a birth certificate for the kids, mine are 5 and 16. So you should call your airline and check what they require, just in case.|||Puerto Rico is part of the USA. You do not need any passport to travel between the USA and Puerto RIco. Adults will need a photo ID for air travel. Kids do not need ID.|||You need a photo ID for your two kids.
I'm 17 and I go every year, they always ask me for a photo ID.|||At 13 and 17 they will also need a PHOTO ID, just like you
I heard from a friend that dogs are not allowed to Puerto Rico because it's too hot? My dog is a standard dachshund, he is bigger than minitaire dogs but he definetently isn't very big, he is actually fairly small, and light medium. He has a travel cage, those big boxes with a crate door. This summer me and my family are planning to go to Puerto Rico so can we take him?|||There are a lot of annoying rules to traveling with pets on airlines. Since PR is a us territory, you may be able to import him easily, unless it is considered "Rabies Free" as some islands are. Before you buy a ticket, call your vet. He will need a health certificate for the plane. Also, dogs travel cargo which means if your plane is delayed they can sit in a hot container on the runway for hours with no ventilation. MANY dogs have died this way (or in the cold of winter). If you are just going on vacation I would leave the dog at home.
what to puerto ricans do for a living?|||Work.
Me? Computer Systems Validation in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Previously working at Maintenance Systems & Planning.
Puertorricans in general?
Many professions, trade, occupation or business. You fill find:
Engineers, Doctors, Pharmacists, Chemists, Microbiologits, Proffessors, Administrators, Nurses, Programmers, Systems Analysts, Architects, Pastors, Priests, Councellors, Lawyers, Accountants, Auditors, Bankers, Economists, Sales Executives, Small Business Owners, Social Workers, Child Care, other goverment workers, Administrative Assistants, Bank Tellers, Store Salespersons, Butchers, Electricians, Mechanics, Instrumentation Technicians, HVAC Technicians, Contruction workers, Carpenters, Pipefitters, Plumbers, Truckers, Messengers, Manufacturing Operators, Warehouse Operators, Fishermans, Agriculture jobs, Armed Forces, National Guards, Airplane Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, Police Officers, Marshals, Firemen (and Firewomen), Security Guards, Polithicians, News Reporters, Cameramen, Actors, Entretainers, Producers, Musicians, etc.|||Depends on what you are going there for. If your moving then i suggest not to live in New Sna Juan, its gross. But if you are going to see what Puerto Rico has to offer...well you can go swimming for Christmas, go swimming in the Atlantic and Carribbean, snorkling, and wlking through the rainforest. There are A LOT a great things to go see and explore. But be prepared to eat a lot of rice and bean...|||While vacationing for 4 weeks during the Winter in Chicago I visit my hometown in Puerto Rico & I eat coconuts, lay in hammocks, drink the best moonshine and mingle with all the amazing naive PR's all over the island. They live like no other people do ....extremely happy & rich in heart....and work very very hard in every job imaginable....read Adventure Guide to PR by Harry Pariser & learn about us..... PS I'm 100% Puerto Rican born in PR; raised in Chicago - I have a full-time job, own a part-time business and anticipating in going to medical school in Jan 2010....WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING!!!!!!!!!??? Oh, what brought you to ask this question and why? Just curious....|||I would think that they do everything that people everywhere do. There are doctors, nurses, lawyers, accountants, teachers, store owners, politicians, casino workers, construction people, hotel employees, and on, and on, and on.|||are you serious???? lol I guess you not that bright..probably someee..nevermind..look..puerto ricans do everyyyything..im 17 and puerto rican and live in puerto rico..and im about to go to college to be a medical technologist..what do u do??|||We do accounting, registered nursing, and financial advising in my house.|||same thing you do, basically breath, eat and !!!|||what a stupid question.
my dad said we had one, my aunt sent me and my sister one from puerto rico when we were babies.
my dad can't find them but he said they look like a fist.
i was wondering if some one could give me pictures of what it looks like or if your puerto rican if you have one?|||Azabache. It's a black fist attached to a gold bracelet with small red beads.
Like this one: http://www.starfindings.com/ebay/bracele鈥?/a>|||Mano de Azabache, or Manita de azabache|||No pendant can keep evil away. Put your faith in Jesus, not in a piece of jewlery.|||Is Azabache, is a black fist with gold.
has any1 here been to Puerto Rico?|||Yes I just got back on Saturday from 2 wks there. I go there alot b/c I have family there. It is a beautiful place. The main language is spanish although alot (especially in San Juan) speak english too b/c it is a US territory. That also means no passport for US citizens & USD currency. It is a tropical island so the weather is hot all year. Usually highs are in the mid-upper 80's & lows in the 70's. They are in the caribbean so hurricane season does pertain to them, which is june-nov, but they rarely get hit. Its hurricane season now, but it was nice & sunny while I was there. The only downside to the hot weather is mosquitos. The islands is 100 miles long by about 35 miles wide. The outer edges are all beaches & the inner part is all lush green mountains.
San Juan is the capitol & largest city. This is a tourist area & the main airport(SJU) is located here. This is a busy city w/ old world charm & also everything modern. There are great beaches & hotels in San Juan also. Not to mention great casinos, great shopping & great restaurants. You can walk the cobblestone streets of old san juan & see the colorful spanish architechture & stop at tons of boutiques & artisan shops. Also 'El Morro' the 500+ year old war far is spectacular. Its huge & sits overlooking the ocean. You can also see the San Juan Cathedral, the first church built in the 'new world'.
There are many other great towns in PR too. Ponce in the south east is the 2nd largest city w/ lots of museums & nice buildings to see. Rincon on the west is a surfers paradise. Fajardo is on the east & thisis where you can find 'El Yunque' tropical rain forest. This is gorgeous. You can walk down a trail to La Mina waterfall & swim in the crisp water underneath. Also Luquillo beach is nearby & 1 of the 3 bioluminescent bays that PR has is here (these or the best of the 5 in the world). This is a bay that the water glows in the dark when u touch it! Truly amazing. Also from Fajardo u can take a ferry to Vieques & Culebra islands that have great beaches. In Arecibo you have the observatory that houses the worlds biggest radio telescope from the movie contact & in Camuy u can see the 3rd largest caves in the world. They take u underground on a tram & then on a tour inside. You can go see the bacardi factory tour, this is popular for tourist also.
There is so much to do & see. The views from the mountains in the center of the island are spectacular too. Thisis very quiet relaxing, u see haciendas or farms on the mountains w/ cows, horses, chickens, etc. right in the middle of palm & bamboo tree lined streets that curve in the mountains. & the beaches are all great, you can jet ski, fish & surf or just aout anything u can think of. The people are nice & the food is to die for! Delicious! If u go Im sure u will love it, but plan ahead so u get the most experiences!|||I live here and I can say there are many beautiful places to visit. The smaller towns are so nice and the people are friendly.
The coastal areas have great beaches and there are always people with their own trailers and kiosks preparing traditional foods for all to eat.
Each town and city has it's own special history and places to visit. You can drive around the Island by the coastal way and stop at each town on the coast. When you take Rout #2 from Bayamon to Aguadilla, there are many nice place to stop along the way and there is a stop off for all to look out at the ocean and the coast. It is breath taking the view, specially in the months of May, June, July and early August when the Flamboyan trees are in full bloom.
On the South along Rout#3, you can get a breath taking view of the sea.
What I love is the Old Rout from Caguas to Cidra on to Cayey and on to Guayama. Here you see old mixed with the new and of course enjoy to stop and eat at some local places and enjoy the "platos tipicos" or typical foods of here.
There are also modern place such as the new Galaxy Lanes Bowling and of course there are many others, there is an Ice Skating rink in Aguadilla just to mention a few modern places.
The shoppings mall and centers offer all year round special events and activities for all to enjoy and of course free offers. What I like is the Plaza Caribe in Ponce a modern indoor shopping center with a beautiful old time Merry-go-round., Plaza del Sol in Bayamon that has Johnny Rockets where they play oldies but goodies musich and even the waiters and waitresses come out and will sing and dance.
There is so much to see and do. And don't forget the traditional holidays such as the Fiestas Patronales or Patron Sain festivals that each town has all year round, Festival de las Flores in Aibonito(flower festival), Concurso de Trovadores in Catano en Bacardi(traditonal Trova Contest in Bacardi in Catano). The list goes on and the fun never stops.
Welcome and enjoy the island.
Bienvenida y disfruta de la Isla.|||Lived there for 20 years....
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have fun and good luck!|||Yes I have been a bout 4 or 5 times, my husband goes there for some contracting jobs about once a year. It is really beautiful and interesting.., San Juan is the touristy part, lots of restaurants and hotels and a big fort. The south side (Caribbean side) is the best, its so peaceful and old fashioned, ina way. The east and west are good for surfing, rough waters are there. The middle has farms and some weird places too. The rainforest is AWESOME. Obviously you can see Ive been all around the island in a rental car on m any adventures. I was there for 4 weeks at a time once! Everyone around San Juan speaks English. Down south, not so much. People are nice overall. Island people! You just have to be a little laid back, like them. Puerto Rico!!|||Yes, I live in Puerto Rico.
What countries, besides U.S, wanted control over Puerto Rico in the Imperialism Era?|||Spain was the first, then other countries such as England and Holland wanted to take over, but they failed and the United States is now the proud owners of Puerto Rico. By the way, when the English and Dutch invaded Puerto Rico, many of the men from these ships ran to the center of the island to be free and married some of the native woman from here. That is why here many whom are Puertorrican have last names such as Fulch, Villegas, and others.|||Spain, Holland,England....
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is puerto rico yet a state?if not, why not? what is exactly puerto rico to the US? how does puerto rico benefits the US? can puerto ricans vote for the next presidential election?|||Puerto Rico is not a state. The U.S. has only 50 states, and Puerto Rico is not one of them. It is a "territory". Puerto Rico doesn't serve a major advantage to the U.S., other than that it gives them territory in the Atlantic. Puerto Ricans do vote, as do the U.S. Virgin Islands. The question I have is this: how is Puerto Rico able to have its own Olympic team if its really part of the U.S.? It's all weird.|||Puerto Rico is a country with a compact of association as a commonwealth or Associated Free state with the US since 1952.|||Nop, Puerto Rico is not an Independent Nation YET!! It is complicate because there are huge economic reasons. Not for us, yes for US. Why not?? the ELA gave a political status of the better of control with any compromise for social issues. But the external police of divide the people and win, it will have hard consequence in the Island. PR has some benefits of US , but we pay many times a huge price and is not fair. If we are Independence we are going to be in a better economic position. Why? We can buy in the global market and at this moment we can not. You can vote for the next presidential election if you take a plane!|||The voting issue is one of residency.
Puerto Rico is a "Free, Associated State" but not one of the 50 states. Every Puerto Rican is a US citizen (since 1917) and therefore has the right to vote EXCEPT when residing in Puerto Rico. No US citizen with residency in Puerto Rico can vote. So if you are from Idaho and move your residency to PR, you can not vote for the US presidency. The vote is only for citizens (non-felons) with residency within the 50 states. Puerto Ricans vote in the primary (63 delgates) but not in the general election.
In my opinion there are more benefits to the "US" than to Puerto Rico, particularly for corporations (big surprise.) Residents of Puerto Rico do not pay federal taxes - but pay import export taxes to the US on goods manufactured there if they wish to consume them. For example, a pill produced in one of the many pharmaceuticals in the island at the cost of 3 cents, may be consumed in Iowa for 11 cents. But that same pill costs about 96 cents in PR after adding import/export costs. There is a high cost to the privilege of being a US citizen living in Puerto Rico. Most outrageous is the draft --because you are a citizen you can't opt out, but still can't vote! Even when fighting in Iraq? Nope, still can't vote.
However, all foreigners who become citizens when they join the military can vote right away. The only ones who can't vote are multi-generational American citizens who claim Puerto Rico as a place of residence.|||It's not a state, but a territory. To the U.S. is a unique hybrid of a country and a state. All federals laws apply to the island. and President George Bush is the head of state and president.
The U.S. benefits in cheap labor for things that must be manufactured 'in' the U.S., such as chemicals, medicines, drugs, etc. Plus it's a tax heaven for U.S. companies doing biz in the island. Also a large pool of people to go to war for the U.S. in case it's needed, (the draft).
IF the live in the island, they cannot directly vote for the prez, but they can and do vote in the primaries, sending like 60 delegates to either Repubs or Dems. Plus in the wintertime for many is an easy hop to spend the weekend a a nice posh hotel, while still flying domestically withouth all the overseas paperwork ans Sh*t and all that B.S.|||Puerto Rico is not a state, mostly a commonwealth. Puerto Rico becomes a territory to the U.S. in 1898 in the Spanish vs U.S. war
In the years a "peblicito" "publicities" is made to decide whether Puerto Rico should be state, commonwealth or independent. If its decided to be a state or independent, then the decision is decided by the congress of the United States of America. As mostly they are the ones who decide our fate.
Puerto Rico would benefit the U.S.? No in many cases, but, Puerto Rico is mostly there for military and economically strategies. Economically? for private companies. Military? because of its position as of why Puerto Rico have been under 5 flags in the past including the U.S. But due to the military removal from here, and including the protests, but the major decision on the removal is because of the funding in military resources, even the war, and other things, the U.S. military is very tight, and that why they are closing many military bases around the world and now the application of more modern military hardware and remotely devices. Human soldier is being replaced by the machine, sounds like a movie. But the economy have many potential, Puerto Rico have a lot of potential, but thanks to the people and government, well, we dont have the potential to stand up in the economic level.
What is this is a state? If so, nothing major would happen, just the same old stuff, just now we are residents. Is like every state, they will have problem and good stuff happening. And maybe other details that some states have in terms of government and laws. And also we would vote for presidential., i think.
Presidential voting? Nope , we cant, since we are a commonwealth, we are not residents, we are just territory.. I think is the same case with Guam, they cant vote. Im not looking for it now but maybee in the future i will look it to it.|||Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It was turned over by the Spanish to the US after the end of the Spanish-American War as war reparations. So was Cuba. Puerto Rico was kept because it represents a strategic entry point into the Caribbean Sea. Until recently it played a key role in military preparedness for the Navy. During WWII it was a key early-warning point for the US and allies. Puerto Ricans can vote in presidential elections, we have the same rights and responsibilities as any citizen. The difference is that presidential elections are only held in the states and incorporated territories (US Virgin Islands, for example). The US benefits quite a bit from Puerto Rico, as we are (last time I checked) its 10th largest trading partner outside the 48 states. We also have the highest percentage of veterans per capita than any state of the union, including the "volunteer state". And that's just the beginning of a long list.|||puerto rico is a state and its part of the us because ofa war that happened during the 1700s
I am here from puerto rico and i have moved here two years ago from connictcut, and i wonder how many people here from puerto rico and what town are you living, to be honest i am not used to being here , i miss my home|||I was born in NY, but I've been here in PR for a whole lot of years ( I was raised here) I live in Carolina. Well I gues if you give yourself a chance to get used to the diferences of life here you would love it..|||i love PR, it's my home, and i love the beaches and forests, i love nature, so i miss everything about PR, the food is what i love best,
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|||it hurts me soo much, it breaks my hearts seeing people offend us that way, i get really madd, and i just curse like crazy lol. but yea i miss my home soo much, im from San Juan, PR, and proud. Report Abuse
|||Hi i was raised in Puerto Rico sooner or later you will get used to it.Until then enjoy the true beauty of pr there's many things there that isn't in Connecticut i know because i live in Connecticut. Report Abuse
|||I don;t live in PR, but if you miss your home by don't you make yoursef happy and go back home.
My boyfriend and I are thinking about going to Puerto Rico for a vacation, anyone have suggestions, places that I should see, eat and experience, places to stay away from. Hotel suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks|||Old San Juan is full of history and you can easily spend a day or more wandering around - 2 forts, a cathedral, nice walk along the Paseo La Princesa promenade.
Great restaurants in OSJ and also Condado / Isla Verde areas
El Yunque rainforest is the only rainforest in the US Forestry service and is a definite must (45min drive from San Juan)
Other places worth looking at are Vieques and Culebra islands (off the east coast) and over on the west Rincon and Cabo Roja (west side is more layed back)
Check out hotels in Condado / Isla Verde area of san Juan
Check out my personal blog www.visit-the-coqui.com and also www.gotopuertorico.com|||If it's you are your boyfriend, then the Caribe Hilton... and get one of the beach side rooms that open up directly onto the beach... where you can go swimming at night... wink, wink.|||Oh there are SO many things to do there! and the night life is great. Definetely go to downtown olde san juan. There are cobble stone streets, and all the building are bright different colors. Also, food? WOW.. lots of great food.. just walking around you are going to see MANY great places to eat. My bf and I ate at an indian resturant and the food was amazing. I was only there for 2 days, because my cruise ship left from there, but those 2 days in PR were amazing. Also, try and go to Isla Verde. The beach there is great. Im trying to think of the hotel that I went into that was really nice... I think it was called club water or something like that. The hotel (inside) is all white, and at night there are these blue lights that turn on in the rooms and all around the pool and the hotel litterally just glows of a gorgoues blue. I'm sure a travel agent could help you figure out the name.. I know it's in Isla verde, and it is on the beach. Hope this helps! and have fun!|||All I can say is that Ur gonna have s much FUN !!!!|||The hotel aforementioned is "The Waterclub Hotel", and is one of my faves. Is a boutique hotel, and lots of celebrities stay there. As to where to stay, depends what you're looking for. There are the humongous resorts around the island, such as "El conquistador", and "Palmas del Mar". For its size, the options are limitless, too much to do and see. I personally like the "Camuy Cave Park" and if you've never tried spelunking, that's a good place to do it. (reservations needed though).
I would just eat and eat and eat, and then burn down the calories walking along ashford ave, or old san juan, or the port area. i never leave the island without visiting "Plaza las Americas", a humongous mall, that is so much fun to walk around, plus they have hundreds of restaurants and movie theathers there too.|||El conquistador in fajardo..is so close to Vieuqes and culebra.. the brightest bioflorucent bay is in Vieuqes...the most beautiful beaches in Culebra..
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so my 2 older sisters are going to Puerto Rico next year. they want to take me with them for about 3 months. i might miss 2-3 months of school. i will be a softmore. i was wondering where i can find schools there online and look at them. its ok if they speak spanish because i have taken it for 7 year im not the best but i can pick it up quick. and im trying for like any school in the biggest city there is there because they are just going for jobs and the beach lol. thanks for the help|||Don't pick your school from faraway. Choose once you know where you are going to live. There are not as many "rules" in Puerto Rico so they will be glad to have you in school ...especially if it is near your home and they don't have to bus you to school.
When you are there, keep your eyes open for a job you might want to have when you get out of school. I own a company. It would be wonderful if my employees were comfortable living and working in PR. Not all year but for long visits. That could be you.
Good luck.|||technology book and training-http://rampant-book.com/
What is there to do in Puerto Rico? Sites, restaurants, attractions?|||Here there are many places to visit. In the North area, you have El Yunque Rainforest in Fajardo, the Ionospheric Telescope in Arecibo, the Bacardi Rum Plant in Catano, the forts, Felisa Rincon house (she was the first female to be mayor of a town in Puerto Rico and it was San Juan), museusms all in Old San Juan.
On the North Coast out of San Juan there are historical towns such as Bayamon which turned the original mayors office into a museum( I have been there and it is very, very good), the Science Park in Bayamon with many attractions, along the way on the old route #2 from Bayamon to Mayaguez, you can stop along the way to diverse historical places.
In the Center of the Island, there historical towns are Cayey, Cidra which are quiet peaceful little towns also Comerio and Naranjito. I love the old road from Cayey to Guayama it is breath taking the views from high up to the towns down below and when the Flamboyan trees are in full bloom this is the most wonderful place to see. When I go, I drive extra slow so as to take in all the sights ( don't get board no matter how many time I take this road).
Ponce is interesting. It is on the South, so is Guayama which is a town that has preserved all the old homes in their original state and on Sundays you can buy ice cream made natural from here and sit in the center plaza and eat. The same in Salinas which is a southern town. I love Guavate on the old rustic road from Caguas to Cayey. Here you can eat traditional roast pork, pasteles and rice with gandules all year long and you can stop off at any of the restaurants and kiosks to buy gifts, foods and enjoy the view and the music. There is a restaurant up there that we go to, they cook 5 stars and across the street at the other place they have dancing and next door also and everyone dances.
Of course there are beaches because the Island is surrounded by water and all beach areas have diverse activities. I love Punta Santiago in Humacao on the East Coast because the water is shallow until way far out and the water is clear.
Places also historical is the first 500 year old church which is Porta Coeli in the town of San German which is now a museum. Also in Sabana Grande there is this restaurant called Jibaritos where the wiatresses dress in traditional clothing, and they have rooms - it is like a hotel and has a restaurant. The kids can go pony riding. It is open all the time.
Cidra has a baker call La Castilla, here they make such 5 star pastries, breads and sandwiches. Their bakery is so clean and they make the "pan de patita echa" which is bread that is twisted. I love this bread and people from all over go there to buy it. Cidra has also an "hacienda" where people come on horse back and ride, enjoy music and food. In Naguabo, North East coast, there are a lot of wonderful places where you can eat fish cook in a thousand ways and other fresh seafoods. The restaurants serve even outdoors by the water. We see the fishermen come in with lobsters, fishes and shrimps.
I hope this helped some.|||Puerto Rico has great beaches, great night clubs in San Juan, Rain Forests, ect....ect....it is a great place to visit but stick to the tourist section.........there are some pretty bad areas as well, but for the most part, a beautiful Island.|||go to the web site|||Beach! :-)|||everything anywhere
clubs, food, restaurants, fort, beaches, people, snorkling, horse riding, museums, malls, and other stuff =]|||everything you can think of...
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ps. im from P.R. lol|||Beautiful ladies and terrific food.|||you can look for the chupacapra|||They have really great beaches.|||http://www.gotopuertorico.com/tourist-at鈥?/a>
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who si the CURRENT president of puerto rico?!?!?!?!|||President?
Barack Obama, the President of the USA has authority over the US territories like PR, US Virgin Islands, Guam, etc .
Governor?
Luis Fortuno
Thomas Rivera Shatz is just the President of the local Senate.|||Puerto Rico does not have presidents, we have a governor. Our current governor is Luis Fortu帽o.|||President of Puerto Rico, is the president of United States, Barack Obama. Do you mean governor of Puerto Rico? in that case is Luis Fortu帽o.|||Thomas Rivera Schatz.... =)
i always wanted to go to puerto rico. if you been can you tell me about it from your point of view and your experiences?|||Puerto Rico, like any other place, has good parts and bad parts.... The part of town the first answerer saw is full of tourists, and where there are tourists, there's people who prey on them....
But the 'hidden' parts of Puerto Rico are true gems....
Puerto Rico has 2 bioluminscent bays (out of like 7 in the whole world!)
It has a tropical rainforrest with unbelievable beauty (El Yunque) and impressive caverns in Camuy (wear hard hats!)
The beaches are amazing, and you haven't seen anything till you drive to the top of one of the mountatins, and see nothing but ocean on one side, mountains on the other, and beautiful green in between....
I can't wait to go back with my husband, to show him all the beauty from my island!|||I have been there once and I didnt like it one bit. We had to stop there to board our cruise ship...so I on;y got to see a little of it, but there were bars over all the windows of houses and businesses. That may have just been the bad part of town tho.
Thats all I know of it, sorry not much help.|||People Need To Stop Hating On My Favorite Island In The History Of Islands Girl Go To Puerto Rico And Then Prove This Guy Wrong If He Didnt Got Off The Boat How Do You Know If U Like It Or Not .....Idiot Enjoy The Most Beatiful City In Puerto Rico, (San Juan) Have Fun...Victor|||I invite you to take some time to explore the tropical island Puerto Rico where you can find miles of white sandy beaches, montains and valleys, rivers, lakes, local exotical and exotical hideaways and many others natural wonders.
Puerto Rico beckons active travelers interested in spicing up their vacations! From hiking in a forest, to dining on the infusion of classic and delectable Caribbean cuisine, to romantic walks on a moonlit beach, virtually any type of vacation interest can be accommodated in the land of your dreams, Puerto Rico.|||i advise you to not go to puerto rico. it is too dangerous because many tourists are getting robbed. i didnt like it one bit.|||okay puerto rico is like the best country to goe for vacation trus me the beach is so freashing the people over theire more open and wen they seer people they say hola everytime the people over their they don t judge and they don t give you the look what the hell you think you are you is the best place to live and to goe to vacation of course if you have money
I am trying to find my family in puerto rico and there last name is Cabassa. Can any one help me find ways to locate them?|||What city in Puerto Rico? There is a cluster of Cabassa in my hometown, and if you give me more info I might be able to help you.
Also try the White pages phone book for Puerto Rico it might help.
Losts of luck,
Guasabara|||Sorry i have no idea..but you can try looking for them in those websites that help you find people?
I need some really interesting things about Puerto Rico that I would be able to work into a skit. I need facts that are not too complicated but tough grading teachers would think are interesting. Thanks so much if you can help.|||Puerto Rico was settled by explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, the Island was a Spanish possession for over four centuries. Puerto Rico came under United States sovereignty by the Treaty of Paris signed on December 10, 1898, terminating the Spanish-American War.
Puerto Rico is part of the US. There are no travel restrictions to other US areas and no customs duties or quotas on shipments between Puerto Rico and the US Mainland.
Puerto Rico has 3.6 million people - the great majority of which are US citizens.
Puerto Ricans sometimes refer to their island as Borik茅n, or the Spanish variant Borinquen, a name for the island used by indigenous Ta铆no people, and from which derives a term used for Puerto Ricans: 'boricua'.
Puerto Rican culture is a mix of four cultures, African (from the slaves), Ta铆no (Amerindians), Spanish, and, more recently, North American. From Africans, the Puerto Ricans have obtained the "bomba and plena", a type of music and dance including percussion and maracas. From the Amerindians, Puerto Ricans have kept many names for their municipalities, foods, musical instruments like the g眉iro and maracas. Many words and other objects have originated from their localized language. From the Spanish they got the Spanish language, the Catholic religion and the vast majority of their cultural and moral values and traditions. From the United States they received the English language, the university system -- the University of Puerto Rico was founded in 1903, --five years after the island became part of the United States -- and a variety of hybrid cultural forms that developed between the United States mainland and the island of Puerto Rico.
Although boxing, basketball, and volleyball are popular, traditionally baseball is the most popular sport. Puerto Rico has its own professional baseball league which operates as a winter league.
Puerto Rico has its own Olympic team and competes in the Miss Universe pageant as an independent nation.|||Interesting Fact
During election year, automobile caravans are among the activities planned for political mobilization and propaganda. People gather in town squares to show their support for candidates and parade through the cities to encourage others to vote.
Interesting Fact
Puerto Rico was originally named "San Juan Bautista"; San Juan is now the name of the capital city.
The island's inhabitants possess all the rights and obligations of United States citizens such as paying Social Security, receiving federal welfare and serving in the armed forces, except for the right to vote in presidential elections and the obligation to pay federal taxes.|||All born in PR are US citizens with all rights and obligations of any US citizen except they can not apply for the position of president of the US. Yes, they can vote for the president but not while residing in PR. PR residents do not pay federal taxes (no matter where you were born) unless you work for the federal government. PR operates like any state: form of government, taxation (except is is higher), it uses US corrency. First language is Spanish but they are require to learn English at the same level as any US school. It is reported that 25% of the population knows English (odds are better for the younger population).
An interesting fact is that most people in the world think of PR as a 2nd or 3rd world country and are not aware of the tight US connection making it equal in technology, economics, resources as any state in the United States. Is so similar that except for Spanish been the first language in the metropolitan areas of PR you would have a hard time telling it apart from Metropolitan area in the most progressive states. In the US is interesting that most people do not know about puertorrican are US citizens and I have heard them been included in immigration law speeches. For those people they will be shock to know that if every single person in PR decided to move to their neighborhood their city is not a single thing they could do as there is no law to prevent that.
Other ftrivia fact:
- temperature there is almost the same year round (mild summer about 82 degrees). It can rain ANY day and it can be raining cats and dogs at 8AM and be completely sunny without a cloud in the sky by 3PM. (check out YAHOO weather for San Juan and the forcast and history is 72-84 for the month, rain or shine). BTW, that is 72 at NIGHT. No it does not get cold the records lows are in the low 60's for the month.
- no daylight saving there. They are in the AST (Atlantic Standard Time) 1 hour later normally and the same as EST when EST is in daylight savings.
- Although there is a "typical look" they try to make in movies and TV. PR was a heavy trading post so puertoricans can look like anyone. It would not be that weird to see a black kid with blue eyes and blond hair playing next to a fleckle white kid with red hair and they are BROTHERS from the same mom and dad. Also you get a tan there you like it or not.
- the coqui frog that is concidered unique to PR was exported to Hawaii and some scaped had become a problem to Hawaii eco system.
- beaches there look like the paradise beaches in many movies.
- beach water is warm (relative to most beaches in California, all northern states, ie. no wet suit needed) even at 2AM
- population abot less than 4 million (2006 estimates)
- island size about 100x35 miles
- area code is 787. Most cell phone plans include PR as part of the long distance calling area.
- zip code starts in the 009##. A regular first class stamp will take a letter there.
- average population life expectancy 78 years (and they eat lard, pork, and fry foods)|||The Constitution is modeled on the US Constitution but improved. For example we still can't ratify an Equal Rights Amendment but the PR constitution contains it.
Also, did you know that the Governor of PR is a Head of State? Just like the Pres of the US or Venezuela or Japan or China, etc.
That means that in the US there already has been a female Head of State, namely, Sila Calderon. So technically Hillary, if elected, would not be the first USA HOS. She would be the first for the 50 states, only.
We often forget that the USA includes more than its 50 states.|||Puerto Rico is one of the points on the Bermuda Triangle.
The biggest fortification in the Americas is located in Puerto Rico (S. Felipe del Morro).
Puerto Rico has 5 Miss Universe winners.
Puerto Rico isn't a state or a territory or a colony...No one can agree on exactly what it is
advise need for a family moving to puerto rico, on finding a job and land to build a house. thank you|||The first thing I would advise you is to not move to PR. I live here and I love my island but things are just getting worse. The economy is just going downhill. Real estate is EXPENSIVE! And so is the land. Jobs are scarce and the pay is terrible. Public education is the worst and private education is almost unafordable. Ask anyone who lives here. People are packing their things and leaving. I know I am|||PuertoRico is getting worse everyday!!!1 24-7 but atleast m not moving Report Abuse
In the 1800s, what kind of clothes were worn in Puerto Rico?
Also, what color were the skins and hairs of Puerto Ricans?|||Puerto Rico is a mix of Spanish, Indians, and Blacks so the colors varied depending on the genetics.|||Unlike what is believed, Puerto Ricans tend to look white. Not nearly as Anglo white as Americans but instead Visogothic white. However, about 8% is black and less than .8% of the population is indigenous. Every color is present in Puerto Rico. Report Abuse
|||Im puerto rican We *** in all diff colors so sumtimes we look white or tan Report Abuse
|||no one knows|||Well, in Puerto Rico was a Spanish Colony before the US took over. So, they wore Spanish fashions, since in the end of the 1880's, Puerto Rico became a part of the US. Puerto Ricans are a mix of Spanish, Indians and Africans. They were mostly blacks or tanned people.
Has anyone been on vacation to Puerto Rico? I am planning a vacation this spring and was wondering:
-How are prices for things, like meals and such?
-San Juan, should I plan to rent a car?
-Whats the weather like in the spring?
Any other info anyone may have would be so appreciated!|||Well, I'm Puerto Rican and I have lived here all of my life. :D
- It all depends, we have the same restaurants here as in the USA. The price is a little bit lower here than there. Prices in fast foods can range from $3.00 - $8.00. In restaurants prices can range from $7.00 - $50.00. It really all depends in which part of Puerto Rico you're staying. Like San Juan is the most expensive because is our tourist site. If you stay at Dorado or at Isla Verde, it's cheaper.
- You shouldn't rent a car, San Juan is always crowded so I suggest you take a taxi or walk. There's always traffic and we have a lot of tourist in the spring, so if you're staying in San Juan, I recommend a taxi. It's almost impossible to go there on cars, especially Fridays or Saturdays. Renting a car a day it's like $60.00 or higher + you would have to pay an extra $15.00 a day for parking at the hotel.
- It's always hot here, It ranges from 75 - 100. Right now it's 90 degrees outside.
- One of the best hotels in San Juan are the " San Juan Hotel & Casino" - "Marriot" - "Hiltons" and the "Ritz Carlton" so I suggest you check there first.|||well food is cheaper than in the US.if you're not planning to get out of the city..You don't need to rent a car..Buses and Tourist Taxis (have Flat rates) will be enough.
weather is 85 degrees..
check these sites
www.gotopuertorico.com
www.puertoricowow.com|||I love PR and the people. I've traveled there many times.
In San Juan, as others have mentioned you don't need a car. If you go local, you can save money as the big hotels will take all the money they can get from you....
Good luck, you'll love it......|||If you are staying in the metropolitan area of San Juan, then you don't need to rent a car. To explore the island, a car is a must. This should NOT be a problem if you have no fear in driving especially if you are a city driver. I had rented a car every time I visited Puerto Rico. I visited Puerto Rico 3 times a year for 8 consecutive years.
For what I understand, car rentals may have GPS which should be helpful.
Hint:
When traveling unfamiliar territory, anywhere in the globe, and you are renting a car, it is wise to purchase full coverage insurance and not rely so much on your credit card provider to cover it for you!
Hi,
My fianc茅 and I are planning our trip to Puerto Rico in mid June. We will stay in San juan or old san juan most likely, but we would really like to go El Yunque Rain Forrest. It seems like it's about 5 hours drive from San juan, does it mean we need to stay around El Yunque Rain Forrest, and go back to San juan the next day? Any suggestions? By the way, hows the weather in June?
Thanks
Jen|||Hello. El Yunque is only a 45 min -1 hour drive from San Juan. Nothing on the island takes 5 hours to get to from San Juan, so see anything & everything you want. You can stay near El Yunque if you'd like because it is a nice area too, but you dont have to because it is not far. Wear a bathing suit under your clothes if you want to swim in the waterfalls in El Yunque. Also at night you should check out Las Croabas bioluminescent Lagoon. The water is amazing it glows in the dark :) & the weather in June will be nice dont worry. It is usually hot in June & not much rain yet. ENJOY PR!|||Its probably easier to rent a car at the airport instead of getting transportation to your hotel & then renting. Thirfty by the airport (has shuttles to get there) charges about $30 per day for a compact car. Report Abuse
|||Also Payless is cheap too. Your credit card should cover insurance but you may purchase extra. Let me know if you read these. Hope this helps :) Also eat authentic food its delicious Report Abuse
|||i love san juan!
if you like coach handbags, there is a wholesale coach store where they sell them for a fraction of the cost! i bought a couple there when i was there.
puerto rico is beautiful between.
if you like history and stuff like that, visit the fort there.
i went there in late june, early july and it was really hot.
Im planning a trip to PR is june of this year. Ive read other answers and would like to know any updated info on things to do. I will be staying in Vieques,Puerto Rico so I would like to know about that area and how far that is from San Juan (I read a lot about that place and would like to go their as well).
PS. I dont plan on driving are there other safe, quick options for getting around?|||You can take two different kids of ferry's. One from San Juan-Vieques is more expensive like $45 one way, but it's faster and you don't need road trasportation to fajardo (like the second option, ferry from Fajardo to Vieques (more or less $5 one way). On the weekends the ferry's in Fajardo have long lines(especially to Culebra) so try to get there early. Your other option is to get there by airplane, there are several daily services provided from Isla Grande Airport in San Juan or Fajardo Airport. Some of these airlines are Vieques Air link & Flamenco Air(it mostly go to Culebra). One way they charge around $25 I think.
When you get to the port in Vieques you can move around with many buses that they have available and they charge around $2, you can also rent scooters.
good luck and have fun!|||San Juan to Vieques
You could take a Ferry on Old San Juan at 8am at Pier 1,took like 40 minutes. But if not drive by car from San Juan to Fajardo (like an 1 to 1 1/2 to the east side) then take the ferry on Fajardo to Vieques or Culebra.The same to both side. So if you stay on Vieques take the ferry to Fajardo and then drive to Old San Juan. Take busses to go around (you said you dont want to drive). Or if you want take a small plane to old san juan.|||In Vieques, you definitely want to do a night-time kayak tour of the bio-luminescent bay. I did it a couple of years ago and believe me, it is an experience you will never forget.
Have fun!|||If you stay in San Juan and I took tours.
Day one................rain forest with beach
Day two ............... all day snorkeling -catamaran trip
Day three........... tour of old San Juan and rum distillery
Day four............. trip to caverns with observatory
day five............. take a break , read a good book
Day six ............. horse back riding
day seven.........city of Ponce tour in the south
day eight........... night kayak at luminiscent bay
day nine.............you better get back home
If this sounds like a plan check out tourguide tito at
tito60@hotmail.com|||you can take the "publicos"(taxis) there are 2 different kinds cars or buses.You really would have more fun if you had a car though...|||Vieques is amazing and the Bioluminescent Bay is amazing. However, if you're interested in doing this, you must look at the lunar states. If the moon is too bright, tours may not be running to the bay. Go to www.biobay.com for more information on when tours are running during the month of your travel.
To reiterate what others have said, it can be difficult to get to Fajardo, so it's best to take a ferry or plane from Vieques to San Juan if possible.Once in San Juan, there are so many things to do. You can see Old San Juan, with its forts, shopping, and beautiful architecture. That is a great day or two days to do it all if you'd like. It can be expensive if you like to shop, but you can spend all day wandering and buy only food. Options for food in San Juan and Old San Juan vary. You can expect to pay the same prices in SJ as you would on the continent if you choose chains like Wendy's or Fridays. There are some great restaurants in Old San Juan that range from traditional to newer fusion foods, and many are excellent. Old San Juan can be done in one day, if you have a little time. Most people visit El Morro (one of two forts), the Paseo de la Princessa, and do a little shopping and eating, and walk some of the perimeter of the island past the Paseo. It's gorgeous.
Vieques is amazing. You'll really enjoy your stay. Have fun!
I don't want to pay for Puerto Rico's 20 billion dollar a year Common Wealth any longer. I'm tired also, of hearing Puerto Ricans blaming mainlanders for their 2nd class citizenship. Don't you think they should be given an ultimatum to either choose statehood and pay their fair share of taxes or be forced to go independent and take care of themselves.|||Sounds like Israel/Palestine, Northern Ireland, Cyprus etc. Everyone wants to see a final agreement. But no Politician wants the job of enforcing it.|||well if we only had to choices we would pick statehood since only very little percent of the population wants to become independent and . But when they do the plebiscites they give us the choice of a Commonwealth status and most of the population votes for it|||Both parties' platform offers Puerto Rico a choice between statehood, independence, or continued Commonwealth status.|||You give it statehood and you open a free bridge on illegal immigration.|||ok, but Puerto Ricans that I have spoken with are not interested in statehood.|||Wow, you mean you pay that whole 20 billion.|||No, leave it as it is. The extra star would mess up flag|||Sounds fine to me
We're done here
I have to do an assignment on a singer from Puerto Rico for my spanish class, and I have no idea who I should do? Thanks!|||Do you want someone who originally came from Puerto Rico ? Or someone who is still based there ?
And what sort of style - reggaeton, salsa ?
Ricky Martin ? Don Omar ?|||here's some sites:
http://www.musicofpuertorico.com/
http://www.economicexpert.com/a/List:of:鈥?/a>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Pu鈥?/a>
hope this helps.
make sure you listen to some of their songs [whoever you pick] so you can write about them too.|||Not a travel question. But, um, Ricky Martin?|||Ricky Martin, Don Omar, Marc Anthony|||Jennifer Lopez is puertorican, but I think she was born in the States. Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Robi Rosa, Michael Stuart, Menudo (some of the members.) Google it!|||LUIS FONSI
born in PR, raised in Orlando Florida and very famous.
Here is a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckw2lfuVT鈥?/a>|||Hector LaVoe
Jose Feliciano
Ednita Nazario
Check this for references
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pue鈥?/a>|||Many will bring assigment from Ricky Martin, Chayanne, or Luis Fonsi. Many other will select reggeaton singers like Don Omar. Be original and different and search data on:
* Bobby Cruz and/or Richie Ray|||Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony
I work as an optician, have a teaching degree and I am an artist/hobbyist (paint, sow, write) on my spare time. I am thinking of moving to Puerto Rico to live from NJ but I am a bit hesitant because of the job situation. My family all lives there.|||Work in a hair Salon lol|||The dominican princess is a good example of how and why dominicans are jealous of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is industrialized and like any other state of the union and dominicans that travel illegal to Puerto Rico hate or can't tolerate that there is a place so prosperous like P,R. in the Caribbean.
My best friend is currently studying abroad in Puerto Rico, and she wants to know what sort of souvenir I'd like. I have absolutely no idea as to what to ask for. Any suggestions, other than alcohol? |||you could ask for the native candies, coqui stuff, or better yet a hamack homemade in PR, also arty stuff like carved woods or handmade crafts.|||Coqui is the best. He does represent the island and there is so much more history behind it. carve artsy things are the best as well. Depending on what you like or is your hobbie puertorico sells its logo on everything from aprons. to sandel. oh yes the flip flop are so comfotable and they come in black or brown leather and inprinted puertorico but in a stylish manor.|||The Coqui is one of the most beloved representatives of PR. Ask for something relating to the Coqui frog. Easy and fun!|||Well since you canceled out the best answer I wont say rum. I doubt you smoke cigars, but that's my second suggestion.
This is my maiden surname. My family is of Spanish descent from Northern New Mexico and whenever I try to trace my ancestry I find so many Rivera's in Puerto Rico. I'm just curious to see if anyone might know the reason for this.|||Puerto Rico was invaded by Spain in Nov 19, 1493 and was occupied by the Spaniards 'till July 25, 1898. So not only did we receive from Spain their religion, architecture influence and language but we also got their surnames. Rivera means "by the shores of the sea or river". There were many elite families with the surname Rivera in the 1700's. Puerto Rico was a great way to invest money so many of these families traveled here. Of course the slave trade was at it's high and the slaves were given their owners' surname. Needless to say prominent Families like Rivera and Gonzalez left their heritage in Puerto Rico more than others. By the way my name is Efrain Rivera.|||When Spain set out to colonize the new world, they sent forth their missionaries to baptize all the souls they could...and give them Spanish names. To accomplish that, there was actually a surname book that the priests used to assign names. Everyone related by blood was given the same surname. If you consider that Puerto Rico is an island nation, then there was a bit of "inbreeding" in certain villages. So when that name came up on the priest's list, he gave it to quite a few lines of the same family and they carried forth.
We want to adopt a chihuahua in puerto rico where we live for our boys but don't want to spend alot of money either, any ideas out there?|||If you're looking to adopt. The best places are shelters. Go to www.petfinders.com and put in PR as the location to see what dogs are available in different shelters around the island.|||LIL just ask someone can you have theirs or check give away classifieds
This will be the first time vacationing in Puerto Rico and I haven't had a vacation in 2 years.|||You can spend a week in Puerto Rico like this: two days in the capital area (San Juan), visiting the Old San Juan, El Morro and a side trip to the east coast to visit el Yunque rainforest. After that I鈥檒l move to the west coast and stay in the town of Rincon (surfing & great sunsets) or Cabo Rojo (near playa el combate) other nearby town is Lajas where you can visit other great beaches such as bahia sucia & Boqueron. While in the south west you can鈥檛 miss the bioluminescence bay, it鈥檚 a unique experience. If you like mountains, then the center of PR is the place, you may want to stay in paradores such as Gripinas in Jayuya. In the south side of the island in the town of Guanica there鈥檚 a Dry forest which is a very interesting place to visit after you have seen all the different topography & vegetation of the island. Finally I鈥檒l say that a visit to the small islands of Vieques & Culebra would be great side trips while in the east side of the island. It will all depend on your interests. Just go to www.gotopuertorico.com and you鈥檒l get a good idea of things & places in PR.
PS
The food is great so dont miss it!|||Old San Juan, you must go visit it, a beautiful site.
I wonder how many voters will recognize the manipulation as they vote?
After all, Puerto Rico has refused to become a state many times before.
They are done for now, in the hands of the great manipulator.|||You would have to ask... Why would the US want PR as a state? It is the US that will have a say on this. The fact that PR is voting in the issue, does not mean that you are becoming a state.
Let's start by saying that PR's government is a disaster, not just the current but all of them.. The current PR deficit is over $3.2 billion dollars in perspective that is over double the deficit of Florida. Not too long ago PR had to shut down the whole government, they did not have money to pay anyone. And to makes it worst, Puertoricans pay more (a lot more) state income tax that what the average person pays in Federal and State taxes. Yep, you have to wonder what is happening to the money?
It would be by far the poorest state of the nation. By comparison, the poorest state of the Union, Mississippi, had median household income of $36,338, PR median income is $17,740.
Crime is out of control, the police is not respected. They just activated the National guard to try to control crime and there has been little change. In fact, it is almost safer to live in Iraq than it is in PR. Less people get killed every day.
And it's population.... Over 50% of the population does not want to be part of the US, but over 40% live off US-Sponsored welfare. About 1/3 of the population live off the government benefits (Housing & Utils) and unemployment is around 20%.
Think about it, Why would the US would want PR as a state. They have way too many issues to want another one... If they would accept PR as a state, they basically will have to maintain the whole state. With that said, the US is always looking to save money, and here we have 3.3 millions of people that do not pay income tax, but collect welfare, use the WIC program, food stamps, etc, all US sponsored programs... Isn't this a savings opportunity?
I bet anything, that if the US people knew the amount of BILLIONS the US spends on PR they would be outraged. Since the US get $0 (nothing) out of them. In fact, they get rewarded with things like the Vieques issue; were they forced the Marines out of there and issues like that.|||OMG I live in Puerto Rico and the crime thing....is not real
We obviously have crime like any state in the US but its not an "Iraq kind of way" what so ever
Please if you dont live here dont say such things.
And my gosh do you know how much PR gives to the USA in $$ not to mention ahem ARMY!!!!!! Report Abuse
|||Government is going after Puerto Rico because it sees a potential cash cow in the income taxes it might collect, but since the island would be the poorest state it is more likely it would become a huge cash drain. Making Puerto Rico a state would be a bad idea.|||The last numbers I saw indicated that at least half the people of Puerto Rico were opposed to being a U.S.state.
I hope that P.R. retains its sovereignty.
A group of 4-8 of my bestfriends and me are planning on taking a trip to Puerto Rico in the summer of 2012. We are all college students and the eldest member of our group will be 21 years olds at the time. I was wondering if anyone else has experience in this type of vacationing and could give us some advice and information about how to make it more enjoyable and CHEAP (as possible). Thanks!|||What your looking for is a vacation rental, and PR has them to spare. I rented an apartment in Vieques for a week for $500, and I once rented one in San Juan for only $75/day. I use a great site called VRBO, it has the parts of the island divided into towns, and in San Juan you have multiple areas to choose from. If you guys aren't going to have rental cars then I suggest you stay in San Juan, condado. Or Vieques. I guess it depends on the kind of vacation you are looking for. San Juan is a major metro area, shopping, clubs, casinos, bars, restaurants and a lot of the historical attractions are very close together. If you guys are looking to be beach bums, hiking, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and generally just laying back and relaxing then Esperanza Vieques would be great. Everything in this small fishing village is within walking distance. Including 4 of the best beaches. There are bars, restaurants and small stores but not the kind of nightlife you would find in San Juan. Taxis in Vieques are cheap, and very easy to get. Contrary to what the other poster stated you do not have to pay light and water on a vacation rental, it's included in the cost.
A great thing to do, if you wanted to stay a month, is stay in different parts of the Island. A week in the surf city of Rincon where world class diving and surfing are at your finger tips. A week in the city, another on Vieques and one in the south side beach town of Cabo Rojo. If you have any question feel free to contact.
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/car鈥?/a>|||You can get some great deals in Puerto Rico if you do a vacation rental and share it with multiple people. There are lots of reputable places out there and you can find homes from $100/nt upwards. The good thing too is that most home rentals have full kitchens so you can cook at home and save money on food.
Check out Rincon - it is a amazing spot on the NW corner of PR, known for having the best surfer waves, young community, good nightlife and lots of other fun things to do (snorkeling, diving, beaches, mountain biking, eco-tours, etc)
http://www.rinconvacations.com|||It all depends on what part of the Island you are thinking of. In the north east, the rent is more expensive than in the west and south. you can start by checking www.endi.com and www.classificados,com. here u will find listings of houses to rent. An average house can cost between $1200 to $800 a month considering the number of friends who will be moving with you. expect to sign a contract with the owner and give a cash deposit. water, light, cable and internet can cost you extra. good luck!|||http://www.puertorico-vacation-guide.com/
Im a licensed esthetician in North Carolina thinking about moving to Puerto Rico. I love the culture and language. Also, I want to go to school to become a vet. tech and i was wondering how the vet industry is in PR and what are some good colleges down there? I need all the info I can get before I make a move.|||In PR you will need 1000 clinical hours and you must be a cosmetologist.
http://skinscienceinstitute.com/licensin鈥?/a>
You may get more info calling to the State Board contact person of the National Coalition of Estheticians/Distributors and Associations:
PUERTO RICO
Juntes Examinadoras
Tel: 787.722-2122
Fax: 787-722-4818
http://www.ncea.tv/stateboards.html
Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Beauty Specialists
PO Box 9023271
San Juan, PR 00902-3271
Phone: 787-722-2121
Fax: 787-722-2122
Hours: Must be Licensed Cosmetologist (1000 hrs)
Regarding becoming a vet technician this is the best campus to do it and the more accredited. Here is some info:
University of Puerto Rico
Veterinary Technology Program
Medical Sciences Campus
P.O. Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
787-758-2525, ext. 1051 or 1052
www.cprsweb.rcm.upr.edu
(Elizabeth Rivera, DVM-Director)
http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vette鈥?/a>
Good choice of future profession, since this is an industry hat it's starting to develop more and more. The key is location, location, location. Find an office near good neighborhoods, metro area, and you will do very well.
Good luck!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Universidad del Este?? University of Puerto Rico? Pontificia Catholic University? Interamerican University? Which is the best school? Are social workers needed in Puerto Rico? Are there good social worker jobs in Puerto Rico? Thanks!|||I would say in order of quality of study :
1. University of Puerto Rico
2. Interamerican University
3. Pontificia Catholic University
4. Universidad del Este
(However, I studied Engineering, not social work).
Are social workers needed in Puerto Rico? Yes, definitely.
Are there good social worker jobs in Puerto Rico? Well, it depends on how do you evaluate a job. If it is for the salary, the answer would be no. If you look for satisfaction of be able to do something for the people, then yes.|||Social Workers are need it every where....Working for the Goverment will be your best shot...Not for the Pay but for the benefits and Holidays...
check these sites
www.welcome.topuertorico.org
www.gotopuertorico.com|||The following are the accredited programs in Puerto Rico - there are only to MSW programs (you don't indicate if you are looking at BSW or MSW).
Yes there is a strong need for social workers in PR.
Pontificia Universidad Cat贸lica de Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus Ponce PR Baccalaureate Accredited
Universidad del Sagrado Coraz贸n San Juan PR Baccalaureate Accredited
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Arecibo Arecibo PR Baccalaureate Accredited
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Metropolitano San Juan PR Baccalaureate Accredited
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Metropolitano San Juan PR Masters Accredited
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Humacao PR Baccalaureate Accredited
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus San Juan PR Masters Accredited
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus San Juan PR Baccalaureate Accredited
im having my wedding in puerto rico and im looking for favors for my shower and wedding. im also looking for types of centerpieces. I was thinking plam trees and coconuts but how can i incorporated this without it being so cheesy looking.? what else can i use?|||I love the idea of the hermit crabs :)
These are some cute ideas to... if you don't want to spend to much money.
http://images.della.com/images/pg/pop_ce鈥?/a>
http://www.royalrentals.com/content/imag鈥?/a>
http://www.mydreamwedding.ca/wp-content/鈥?/a>
http://www.eventsbychrissie.com/shell%20鈥?/a>
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/390889鈥?/a>|||Haha! Well you're kind of assuming things but when I got married I told my husband that we were going to do it on top of a building if you must know and we did. We got married on top of the Sears Tower|||Get a glass bowl and put sand in them then put mini cocoa puffs as cocoanuts and miniture plants that seem as they are palm trees.
for a little extra put seashells or maybe a live hermit crab That doesnt seem so cheesy to me, there is a way to make things possible.
GOOD-LUCK|||I like the idea of the seashells and the hermit crabs! It's still beachy and fun, but not quite as cheesy as palm trees. Local flowers in pots could be pretty, too.
Congrats and good luck!!|||I KNOW I've seen little ceramic figurines of "coqui's" in wedding attire. I thought they were cute! (at least for the shower)
Get those little "fishbowl" shaped candle/poupurri glass holders, add sand, and the little palm tree miniatures... maybe half regular sand, half blue (dyed) sand, so you give everyone a little bit of the beach to take back with them...|||Given your location, I would suggest you go with beach wedding favors. There are many different ones available from which to choose so that they can fit in with wedding theme at
http://www.e-weddingfavors.com/catalog/B鈥?/a>|||Here are some cute ideas!
http://myweddingstore.ecrater.com/produc鈥?/a>
or
http://myweddingstore.ecrater.com/produc鈥?/a>
there are some other beach wedding favors besides those.
How can I ship fresh Bonsai Materials from Manila to Puerto Rico? Materials are without soil. Where I should talk about it? Is it really possible to send some Small Bonsai materials to other country?|||each country has its laws about products such as yours, contact the local gov/agency for yours and their info on shipping.
I always wanted to adopt a chimpanzee but i live in Puerto Rico,how can i do it?Or a monkey or anything related to that,I just always wanted to take care of one,they`re so cute and humanlike!|||are you ready for a full time job? its going to be like having a two year old forever.|||Let them live in the wild. They are not domesticated animals and we cannot expect them to live like they are!|||A good friend of mine has a Spider monkey and let me tell you it's a lot of work having one, the shot, the care , the cage, the time , his life evolves around "Spike" the spider monkey....Just as if it were his kid|||Chimps don't want to live with you. You know how strong they are? They belong in the jungle, not somebodies house. They may seem human like, But that does mean your suppose to dress them up and keep him in your room. That chimp can kill the **** out of you if you do something he doesn't like. If that did happen, they would have to take him down. That would be sad. An innocent life wasted because someone thought he was a pet. Plus It's probably illegal.
Any website with info on tax deed for Puerto Rico. What happens when property taxes are delinquent in Puerto Rico. Is the property sold in auction or what happens. Also who collects property taxes? Provinces or the Govt of Puerto Rico? Any website even in Spanish would help. Thanks|||The official site in Puerto Rico for information on property taxes in CRIM (Centro de Recaudaci贸n de Ingresos Municipales), known in English as "Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Municipal Collection Center ". As far as I know, some properties go for years and years without the government realizing that no property taxes have ever been paid on them, especially in rural areas. If they are sold at auction or not, I'm not sure. You can get all of the property tax information from that site. Although, the site is in Spanish only. Good luck!
The difference between the Dominican Republic and the Puerto Rico is that Dominican Republic is a country on an island in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea. Santo Domingo is the capital of Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic shares the island with the country of Haiti. The Puerto Rico is an island that is in the Caribbean Sea associated with the United States. Puerto Rico is is in the West Indies. San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico. That is the difference between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.|||Thats great!!
Bu tif you knew the question...why'd youo ask it?
I'm just curious. (Not trying to be a smart*ss)|||why did you ask if you already knew?? Report Abuse
|||.....so you answered your own question?.....thats dumb as hell Report Abuse
|||Puerto Rico is a territory whereas the Dominican Republic is an independant nation
My husband and I are planning a trip to Puerto Rico over the holiday season. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for a luxury resort or condo (up to $500/night) that offers quality snorkeling right off the beach? I'm content to sit on the beach all day, but the hubby gets bored easily.
Thanks very much!|||There is a lot of great snorkeling in Puerto Rico. Read this article below & you can get a better idea:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/pue鈥?/a>
VIeques & Culebra are small islands off the coast of Puerto Rico with white sand & crystal clear water. They have great snorkeling & nearly secluded beaches to relax all day. You can check out Martineau Bay resort & spa in Vieques. Vieques also has a bioluminescent bay which glows in the dark. You can take a nighttime kayaking trip.
http://www.martineaubayresort.com/
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Also if you'd like to stay on the main island of Puerto Rico, where you can visit San Juan & have more to do, then try Fajardo. In Fajardo you can stay at El Conquistador resort. They own a small white sand island called Palomino. They take you over & you can relax on the beach. & there is great snorkeling here too. Also you will be close by El Yunque rain forest. This is a great day trip. & Luquillo & seven seas beach are nice also. There is a bioluminescent lagoon here too called Las Croaboas lagoon or La laguna grande. Whichever you decide., Enjoy!
http://www.elconresort.com/|||No problem!
Also try http://www.seepuertorico.net/ Report Abuse
I heard from a friend that dogs are not allowed to Puerto Rico because it's too hot? My dog is a standard dachshund, he is bigger than minitaire dogs but he definetently isn't very big, he is actually fairly small, and light medium. He has a travel cage, those big boxes with a crate door. This summer me and my family are planning to go to Puerto Rico so can we take him?|||It depends on the airline and the size and weight of the dog. If it's about 15-20 pounds (including the kennel) some airlines will let your dog travel on your lap. If it exceeds their limit, they may charge you a fee and it will have to travel in the cargo compartment. As this compartment isn't temperature controlled, pets are not allowed if the temperature exceeds 85掳F or is lower than 45掳F.
In Puerto Rico, the temperature usually ranges from 80-95掳F during the summer, so you would be cutting it close. Right now (6/10/10, 7:30PM) it's 83掳F in San Juan. The airline checks the temperature of that day to determine if your pet can travel with you.
Since dachshunds weigh 15-30 pounds, it may have to travel as cargo and chances are it'll be warmer than 85掳F during the day on average during the summer, so your best bet is to travel at night, when temperatures reach the high 70s/low 80s.
Check out http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/airtravel and http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/airtravel/airpettravel.shtml for more info about traveling with pets and http://www.weather.com/weather/today/San+Juan+PR+00936?lswe=00936&lwsa=WeatherLocalRecreation for the weather in San Juan.|||where did you hear that!? it's not TOO hot. No hotter than it is in maryland. Anyway you can bring an animal on the plane but you need to ask the AIRLINE that you are taking. It is 100.00 each way to bring a small animal on the plane.
ASK THE AIRLINE and no it is not TOO hot in PR....but if you are staying in a hotel you cannot bring an animal.|||yes you can bring your dog.... and what's up with that dogs are not allowed to Puerto Rico because it's too hot?.... i have a yorkie and live in puerto rico and every time a travel back and forth they never say anything.... they paid me $100 to bring my dog inside the plane...but if its under (where the luggage is) its less... BUT for dogs inside the plane they have to be less than 20 pounds (i think ) or less and you have to have a little cage that would fit under the chair of your front passenger... it cannot be a bag .... and if the dog has a lot of hair i would recommend that you would shave a little bit (not much)
(if you want you dont have to) because in this time (june-july) it is a bit hotter... and make sure the dog has all the travel papers and shots.
.....good luck.....
I am traveling to Puerto Rico for my honeymoon and i want to stay somewhere that is luxurious but safe. Any suggestions?|||Any town in Puerto Rico is quite safe for tourists. Just use normal precautions like you would in NYC or anywhere else.
Anyway for a luxurious honeymoon I would suggest El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo. They have a gorgeous private island called Palomino with the whitest sand & clearest water imaginable. Fajardo is only about 45 minutes from San Juan so you can still go there to site see. And Fajardo is about 15 minutes from El Yunque rain forest.
I would also reccomend San Juan if you like being in the city with all the action and around the historic sites. And I would reccomend Rincon or somewhere on the west coast for a more laidback vacation. Enjoy :)
http://www.elconresort.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ鈥?/a>|||There isn't a "safe city" in Puerto Rico because crime can happen anywhere. Stay wherever you want but just take Your precautions (don't go out too late at night, do wear extremely expensive stuff). Other than that you should be fine. Puert Rico is beautiful. I can give you advise on places to go, hotels, or any other question you may have. Just email me - lydwan2014@yahoo.com :)|||Rincon! Its one of the safest towns. Located on the west side of the Island. You can look up the following:
Caracol Che
Rincon of the Seas
Ocean Villas
Seashells
Horned Dorset
Blue Boy
Casa Islena
I am from Puerto Rico; want to buy land in Salinas. Seeking loan or personal line of credit to purchase undeveloped land. I can only communicate via e-mail, as I am currently working in Africa ("Skype" calls from here to PR just don't work and phone call is USD $4 per minute.) Would appreciate help in this regard. Thanks and blessings.|||Take a look at this. They give you loans for land & construction.
http://www.puertoricofarmcredit.com/coun鈥?/a>
Otherwise try banks like Bancopoular, citibank, scotiabank, etc & see if they offer anything similar. Or try getting a personal loan or mortgage for the land. Goodluck.
My boyfriend's mother is from Puerto Rico, since we can't send her away for her 70th I want to get her flowers that will remind her of home...any suggestions?|||There is a beautiful tree called Flamboyan with pretty flowers. But I dont know how the flowers will look picked & if you can even get them, but you can research it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49603119@N0鈥?/a>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/silversldr/鈥?/a>
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Also, the national flower of PR is the Flor de Maga (Hibiscus I think):
http://www.photosofpuertorico.com/magafl鈥?/a>
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Also depending on where you live, if it is hard for her to find foods & things from PR, you can order things from this site:
http://www.elcolmadito.com/
I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico, and I've heard that the El Yunque Rainforest is a MUST-SEE. Of all the sites I've been to, and the great things I've heard, I can't find ANY directions for how to get there. P.S. I'm not sure if we will be going from San Juan or Fajardo. We haven't figured out a "plan of action" for the trip, so I will need directions from San Juan to El Yunque and also from Fajardo to El Yunque. Please help!|||HI. im from puerto rico and you have to see it. there are the link for the directions:
From San Juan, PR to El Yunque Rainforest, Rio Grande, PR:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1pn=SJU&2c=鈥?/a>
And From Fajardo, PR to El Yunque Rainforest, Rio Grande, PR: ( im supposing that you will start from El Conquistador Hotel.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1pn=SJU&2c=鈥?/a>|||im not sure..but heres a tip make sure that you check the weather the day that you want to go beacuse it is usually raining up there...and if you go on a rainy day you'll see a huge rain cloud over it and you wont be able to see the view once your up there|||Well it depends, if you book it through your hotel regardles of where ur staying they provide transportation. Also a taxi might not be a bad investment if going with a few people. If ur set on driving there ur self then I would google it on google maps. and also ask the people in the front desk. El Yunque is an amazing place.|||Don'y worry, any hotel have maps and directions of how to get there. Have fun and enjoy Puerto Rico !!!
http://www.rainforestinn.com/directions.鈥?/a>|||TRY MAPQUEST.COM ITS ON CARR 3 CLOSE TO FAJARDO. IN RIO GRANDE.
I am planning to move to Puerto Rico with or without plan and arrangement. I was hoping that there was someone who knew of any resources for jobs, good towns to move to as a PR "beginner", anything...and everything. -- I have come to realize that the income level is substantially lower and probably unlivable. So i really only want to know what a "newbie" needs to know in order to start off. -- What cities are better afordable but, least vulnerable to crime? Things like that.|||The island has been in recession for 4 years (longer than the U.S.), the GDP is shrinking and unemployment is at 15% and increasing. There are massive strikes, political infighting and a wave of residents are migrating to the U.S. to find work since they can't find it on the island.
Are you really sure you would want to move to Puerto Rico?|||Here comes all the negative about PR. Puerto Rico is a great place to live. I moved here 2 years ago and love it. You would be amazed how many people from other countries live here. Ive meet people from US,Britain,Argentina,Colombia,Germany,an鈥?of course Cubans and Dominicans. Affordable living can be found anywhere away from San Juan. I love the west coast, town like Isabela,Aguadilla,Rincon are full of expats,safe and low cost of living. Crime is pretty bad in San Juan, but most of it is drug related meaning that if you are not in that environment you should be all right. We go to San Juan every other weekend and love it. Minimum salary is 7.25. Other than that, if you like the beach bum life,to chill and have a cold one in the beach I recommend the West. Good Luck|||the unemployement rate in PR is alot higher than it is in the rest of the US so jobs are hard to find. Also you will likely need to be overqualified for a job. Receptionists often have to have a degree and be billingual. So you are up against tough competition.
San Juan is the city and the nice areas are very expensive. There are cheaper areas that are not very safe. The rural towns in PR are much cheaper and somewhat safe but you will need a car and there are less people who speak english there. I am not telling you to not go but definitely save a few thousand before going and make a plan. I have seen many people move here and end up having to leave.
http://www.clasificadosonline.com/|||my advice is that you should stay wherever you are!!
JUST GO ON VACATION NOT TO LIVE!!!
I need help. First of all, looking for the best hotels/resorts to stay at with reasonable prices. Secondly, what are the best activites to do while in Puerto Rico. I am looking to spend only 2500-3000 on this vacation for me and my wife. Is this realistic? Bascially, im looking for a great place to stay at a great price, and what things that are a must do.|||Im Puertorrican so I can help you out!
A lot of people may think that Puerto Rico is a filthy place, but it's beaches and diferent places are in the aTop 10 Places of the World!
If you happen to come here, You should travel all around the island! It's not very big, it's like 4 hours from one side to the other so i think you should go to:
San Juan - The Beautiful Capital of Puertor Rico home of ''El Morro'' wich is a fort the Spanish people built when Christopher Columbus got here to protect the island from Pirates! It's a beautiful place with a lot of interesting history!
Arecibo - Believe it or not, Arecibo has the biggest observatory in the entire world! It's really fascinating!
Rinc贸n - Omggg! I just wanna be there right know on a hamac drinking some Pi帽a Colada! Yesss, it has many beaches! If are a surfer, you have some beaches for surfing too!
Ponce- My Hometown! WoooHooo! It has great beaches, many historical places like ''El Parker de Los Bomberos'' ''El Museo de Arte de Ponce'' [A Firefighter Park & A Museum]
Great Hotels: Don't Worry Sweetie, We have your hotels too! Just relax at the Hilton in San Juan! One of the best hotels in the island! And plus, it's in the capital! If that's not good enough go to:
http://www.hotels.com/dealFinderSearch.d鈥?/a>
What to do in Puerto Rico:
Having Fun is not to worry about here! Go on a banana boat at the beach, go snorkeling, Scuba Diving...If you don't like the water, Go to Camuy, home of the Camuy Caves..Theyre awesome! Also San Juan has The Condado, a great place to have lovely dinners, go shopping in great stores and lots more!
Hope I Helped! Wish You come and have a great time!
~Firtula!|||go to san jaun it was really fun there.
I see that the Island of Puerto Rico in the Caribbeans have Chinese restaurants, Japanese restaurant, boutiques, beauty & nail salons, gift shops, and other cool services like teachers, business lawyers provided by asians. But I never see them around, hanging out, making friends with the locals. Not even recreating in college, I've seen some asian people in my college mostly Korean but I never had the chance to talk with any of them. Is almost like they are hiding on plain sight. But why?|||They are ninjas by night.|||I heard from a couple of my friends (asians) that they like to have friends within their culture ex. korean,chinese,japanese etc. cause they can relate to similar values & they feel more at home.
so they rather interact within each other cause its their comfy space. they also are very shy and they like it when you make an effort to talk to them, in their language too ! apparantly they find it interesting that us (hispanic) people try to make an effort to speak in their language haha
soy de puerto rico tambien y yo estaba curiosa de eso tambien hasta que les pregunte :p|||OMG! I'm Puerto Rican- currently living in the island- and that's totally true! I totally understand! There are very few Asians in the university where I study...most of them are females, graduate students or professors (who look old= not attractive for me) :P...and as you said...I never had the chance to talk with any of them...|||is just like here in sao paulo, we are more than a million japanese, and most of us live in the same distric, and we go to brasilian japanese schools, cuz' i don't wanna sound rude but i think the enviroment is better when you are with people of your culture.|||I want to come to Puerto Rico one of these days to look for a beautiful Borricua Mermaid.
Where can I find a Puerto Rico post website to Track & Confirm the Status of package? I have sold a product to a someone who locate in Puerto Rico. But, it's hard to find out Puerto Rico post website to check the status of the package. Is there anyone who can help me, please? Thank you and good day to you!|||PR uses the same service USA uses. What service you used? USPS, UPS, FedEx... If you have a tracking number, just use the page of the service you used to send the package. On the other hand if you used regular parcel post or regular mail, like in the continental USA, there is no way to track it.|||Puerto Rico uses the United States Post office.|||Puerto Rico uses the USPS.
I have a property in Puerto Rico and am looking to buy a home in Florida, Do I qualify for the tax credit?|||If you are claiming mortgage interest on your taxes, you will not qualify for any FTHB credits.|||if you have claimed any kind of mortgage interest or property taxes on your tax return in the past 3 yrs, you are not eligible - that;s how the IRS checks
I have a friend that was born in Puerto rico, never left Puerto Rico in her life, she does not speak any english, but wishes to travel to New york to visit her relatives that were born in New York. What information does she need to fly to New york City?|||No, she doesn't need a passport. People born in Puerto Rico are native-born American citizens, just like people born in New York, Ohio, California, or any of the other states or territories. The only thing she needs to do is buy a ticket, have a government-issue photo ID, and get on the plane.
I think my main concern is with the Federal tax return. Also, my wife worked in Puerto Rico until September, but didn't work the rest of the year in MA. In PR we don't pay federal taxes, but I've filed federal tax returns when I worked for the US Department of Justice in PR. It's all so confusing.|||See IRS publication 570 (territories).|||Since you have such a complicated situation, I think your money would be well-spent to have a CPA prepare your return this year.
I am doing a report of the the culture differences in Puerto Rico Vs the United States. Please no racism or telling me it is the same (i am living here so I will know some) I need a list of culture, not things about politics, laws, just culture. Thanks!|||ANOTHER OFF TOPIC HOMEWORK QUESTION
This is the TRAVEL GROUP it is not the HOMEWORK HELP GROUP. you can find the answer to your question with just a short GOOGLE SEARCH.|||i think one of the glaring differences is that of the Christmas Holiday. Here it's a marathon, lol, it starts in Nov. and goes on till mid January. Also here they celebrate Three Kings Day, it's big, with another round of gift giving for the kids. Kids get out of school around the 15th, some as late as the 20th, and stay out till the 11th of January. It ends
The drinking age here is 18, and culturally drinking is much more accepted in public places and even on the streets and beaches (where I grew up you couldn't have an open container of beer in your front yard).
Puerto Ricans enjoy themselves and very much live for the day. So there is a lot more spending than saving. They are laid back and always ready for a party.
Voting is another thing that I notice is taken a lot more seriously here. Where in the US in 2004 only 64% of people of voting age actually voted, in PR it's more than 95%. On election day people are out on the streets in parades for their party, and I actually saw a coworker start to weep when her party lost one year. They wear the colors, and the rhetoric between opponents gets heated. It's taken extremely seriously and everyone who is able is expected to vote.
National Pride. Pride in their flag, their country, their history is much, much more deeply rooted than that of the people of the US. When one Puerto Rican wins, they all feel a sense of pride and accomplishment that surpasses anything I ever remember in the US.
Family. Family tends to stay together, it's the norm in many PR households for multiple generations to live together.|||yes
I need serious answers here. I need to know what others think on this issue, before I decide for myself on this issue. I'm doing an extra credit report on this and I need some serious answers because I am not really sure why Puerto Rico does not want to become a U.S. state.
Thank you for the help!|||Many people in Puerto Rico think that if they become state they are going to lose their authenticity. They're going to lose their Olympic team, and other important thing for the culture and independency. Although many people in Puerto Rico master the english language they dont want it as their main language. Puerto Rican's also were afraid of the taxes (now they have their own) They want the milk without buying the cow.|||Why does PR not want to become a state? Because they figure there are enough spanish speaking states in the country already!|||Ask the state of Virginia|||well Puerto Rico doesn't want to become a State because we don't want America to after we become a State to America to tell us what to do like all other States we are already citizens of America..|||taxes and free enterprise and no banking regs
I'm planning a trip to Puerto Rico and I'm wondering what some attractions that are here. Maybe things like zip lining, white water rafting, attractions like that.|||You have to go to Flamenco Beach on the Puerto Rican island of Culebra, don't worry you can take a quick boat from I think Fajardo to Culebra and it is worth it. The waters are a clear turquoise blue and the sand is a silky white (it was named the second most beautiful beach in the world) you have to go see that! Boqueron Beach is also a gorgeous beach and so is Seven Seas beach in Fajardo. El Morro is also the place to go and a major torist attraction, It is beautiful and historical. El Yunque is also a drop dead gorgeous (and gigantic) forest in Luquillo. It has beautiful waterfalls but I would recommend not go into it aone because many many people have gotten lost in it and have never been found.|||Besides me
1. Boqueron Beach
2. Buye Beach
3. Carolina Beach
4. Caña Gorda Beach
5. Club Nautico Rincon
6. Combate Beach
7. Crash Boat Beach
8. El Escambron Beach
9. El Morrilo Beach
10. El Tuque Beach
The museums are also nice:
1. Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park
2. Caparra Ruins Historical Museum & Park
3. Casa Alegria Museum|||It's all about the beaches!
1. Boqueron Beach
2. Buye Beach
3. Carolina Beach
4. Caña Gorda Beach
5. Club Nautico Rincon
6. Combate Beach
7. Crash Boat Beach
8. El Escambron Beach
9. El Morrilo Beach
10. El Tuque Beach
The museums are also nice:
1. Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park
2. Caparra Ruins Historical Museum & Park
3. Casa Alegria Museum|||hi the spear fishing is good also the big game fishing marlin etc the north of the island is best casinos in san juan are cool, old town will be a good place to start be careful at night if on your own check out the rain forest too..
I'm possibly attending college in Puerto Rico next fall. My Spanish is extremely rough right now, although I plan to get better before I move. Is it possible to find student appropriate jobs in Puerto Rico without being fluent in Spanish? If so, where would be good places to look?|||Difficult, very difficult, but possible.|||It's hard enough to find a job in PR when you're bilingual AND have a BA.
You can look, but you probably won't find anything decent.
Try the malls, or hotels.
I'm doing a report on puerto rico and i was wondering how far it was from the united states.|||Puerto Rico is the easternmost island of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, approximately a thousand miles southeast of Florida and just east of the Dominican Republic and west of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The island is approximately 90 miles wide in an east-west direction and 30 miles wide between the north and south coasts.|||From Miami to San Juan, it is 1,045 miles, as the 747 flies.|||If you trace a strait line from San Juan PR to Miami, FL. the distance in miles is, 1038.21miles.
From San Juan to New York is 1599.29 miles. From Phoenix AZ To San Juan PR is 3,014.15 miles.|||It depends where you are at the time. From Chicago to San Juan is 5 hours by plane. From Florida to Puerto Rico is about 2 hours. From New York to San Juan about 3 and a half hour. I'm guessing you don't want facts because you know how to find that on the internet. So I decided to give you an answer based on experience. Now you know that Puerto Rico is not so far away from the United States as is Hawaii, that is basically in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
God bless you|||From NY is 3 1/2 Hours in a Airplane..|||Not Far enough they come here in droids collect welfare and then complain about it here and go around screaming the P.R.is number one it makes me sick to watch
Okay well my friend, her family, my family and I (my friend and I are 13 years old) are planning a trip to puerto rico and we are wondering what city is the best to go too? Somewhere really fun and by the ocean. it would be cool if there was horse back riding there too. I'm sure my friend and her mom would REALLY love that, because they love horses, haha. So what would you suggest for us?
~Thanks!|||If you love horses then maybe you should go to Vieques, Puerto Rico. Vieques is a small island off the coast of eastern PR. There are beautiful beaches, lots of roaming horses that are actually owned but allowed to run free. It is a wonderful vacation spot for families. If you go to the enchanted isle.com web site you can see what Vieques has to offer. Beautiful beaches, The Bio luminescent bay ( you can't see the dino flagellates light up during a full moon) There are lovely places for families to stay with little kitchens so you can do some home cooking and save money! You can see many on the enchanted isle site. I would also check out Trip adviser.com. Good Luck! Hope you have a GREAT vacation!|||You should definetely check out Rincon - there are great beaches, it is a really fun laid back atmosphere and there is a ton to do, from horseback riding to surfing to just hanging at the beach. Here are some links to awesome excursions in the area and this site has some great travel info!
http://rinconvacations.com/activities-ri鈥?/a>
http://rinconvacations.com/horseback-rid鈥?/a>|||Vieques is right! You'll love the place. Nice hotels. Almost ALL new.|||Tropical Trail Rides at Hacienda Campo Rico, a country side setting just a short drive from main Airport. Best horse riding on the island....www.tropicaltrailrides.com. Enjoy
I wIll be moving to Puerto Rico and I need to find schools that are taught in english.|||In the San Juan area there are quite a few. St John's in Condado, Robinson School in Condado, Baldwin School in Guaynabo, Caribbean Prep School in San Juan, Caribbean School in Ponce. There's more. I would suggest you come here early and do your homework. You should also SERIOUSLY consider bilingual private schools. They are not expensive here and your children will GREATLY benefit from learning another language in an immersion process. They will thank you in the future, guaranteed.|||how much are those schools? and does everyone talk in english there? Report Abuse
|||Private bilingual schools range from $4,500 to $12,000 a year ! Most people within the San Juan metropolitan area (as well as the other popular cities such as Ponce and Mayag眉ez) speak English though you'll find the most fluent ones in the areas of San Juan-Guaynabo-R铆o Piedras. Report Abuse
I haven't been to Puerto Rico in over 10 years and I'm graduating this year and I plan to try to go. I plan to stay with some family while I'm there so I don't need the the price of a hotel or anything, only the airline ticket. Who would be cheapest to fly with and if I buy more than one is there any kind of discount because theres a girl I want to bring with me.
Thanks in advance.|||It's always cheaper to fly out of NY or NJ, so if you live a train rides distance away it's a good tip to just take the train to the city and save, sometimes, hundreds of dollars. Same thing goes for Miami, or Houston. You will pay a lot less going out of one of those cities.|||Try American Airlines. You do not get a discount, for bringing another person. You do not say where you are flying from, but it could be from $300.00 to $800.00 round trip. If you purchase the tickets way in advanced from your trip date. Also remember during high season it will be more expensive. High season: December - April.|||http://www.puertorico-vacation-guide.com/
Dominican Republic is our direct competition. Why is this so? What have been their strategies? How do they compare to the strategies done in Puerto Rico tourism?|||1. accomodation prices - only tourist with money can afford to visit PR
2. salaries in Dominican Republic are a third or even less what the tourism industry has to pay to their employees in PR, therefore rates are going to be lower
3. Dominican Republic is not only our direct competition, Cancun is a top destination that people rather visit because of prices as well
4. In order for PR to bring more visitors they would have to adjust their marketing strategies and start focusing on the mass of the population. With money or not they do vacation.
5. PR Tourism Company always focuses on the upper middle class and high classes of society as trageted population. That's the people they want to visit.
6. PR Tourism Co do not sponsor street signs, they think they will attract the wrong market (the masses).
7. They do pay for TV adds during Prime time, which is a plus!
8. Taxis control too much the touristic transportation. PR is the only cruise ship destination were the Cruise Lines can not organize tours for their passengers. There are hotel shuttles everywhere that will take you to and from the airport, and to nearby attractions. If a hotel does that in PR the taxi drivers will sabotage the whole thing.
9. Our main market is the US. The east coast is our top source of visitors, followed by Florida, Texas, and California.
10. Anotehr thing that harms tpourism to teh island is teh perspective that many people has about puertorricans and the country itself.|||1-Cheap All Inclusives
2-Cheaper Out door activities
Puerto Rico has Been Americanized....expensive...and hardly nothing Native is left to experience,see or Eat...|||Basic answer:
PR needs to do more to advertise its tourism potential.
It is known as a vacation spot to some Americans, but not all, as from my own personal experience not all americans even know where Puerto Rico is.
From the perspective of Great Britain (United Kingdom, England). Puerto Rico is not even considered a Caribbean vacation destination. The Dominican Republic is and is very popular with Great Britain tourists - it is seen as a cheap but value for money destination.
This is one of the major tour operators in Great Britain 'Thomson Holidays'. If you look at their destinations for the Caribbean. Notice that Puerto Rico is not mentioned, BUT the Dominican Republic and even Cuba is mentioned.
http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/ca鈥?/a>
PR has to do more to inform people in other parts of the world that it exists. And from a personal point of view it is a great vacation destination (if a little expensive)
Not sure about the rest of Europe, but I would imagine that Spain has many people visiting Puerto Rico, but the rest of Europe, I'm not sure.
Europe is also different to the states (especially GB) as people have more vacation time and they do go on vacation for 7 - 14 days at a time. This would be a big market to catch if PR was interested. I would also consider marketing PR as a Cruise Ship starting and ending destination.
I'll stop now.....|||Shinning said it correct. Dominican Republic has everything Puerto Rico has but they are cheaper. The Europeans love all-inclusive. Not many in PR.
By the way, i think Puerto Rico is a beautiful island.
s|||Here are some things that affect Puerto Rican tourism:
(1) All-Inclusive resorts are common in the Dominican Republic, whereas Puerto Rico only has one resort (Melia in Dorado).
(2) U.S. immigration controls who enters Puerto Rico. Therefore many new members of the European Union with dynamic economies such as Malta, Hungary, Poland, etc.. still require visas to travel to Puerto Rico. They don't for the Dominican Republic. Paying an extra $100 for a visa (and not even having assurance that one will get it issue) to enter one island and not for another island can be a factor in determining where foreigners vacation.
(3) Dominican Republic is cheaper because they use the Dominican Peso. Puerto Rico uses the dollar. For many countries such as Canada and new EU members, this can be a determining factor because they also want a vacation where their currency will have more strength.
(4) Puerto Rico has been wrecked by political ideology for years. This has affected how the island is marketed. While many automonists like to paint it as a foreign country (which makes it more exotic to Americans), statehooders like to paint it as part of the U.S. which hampens its appeal as many Americans prefer traveling outside their country for a change. By clearly promoting its cultural differences from the US and showcasing it to tourists at public shows such as that at the airport or at cruise port, the island can successfully market itself with own identity. If it worked for Hawaii (leis upon arrival, hula dancers at airport, public shows at Waikiki, etc..) then it can work for Puerto Rico.
A friend of mine was born in Puerto Rico and has a birth certificate in spanish . He cannot get a drivers license, a passport , state id or anything because the certificate is in spanish. We contacted the office in his home town and they tell us that he needs one of the above mentioned ids to get a new certificate. But he cant get the id without the certificate in spanish and english. His parents are dead. Anybody got any ideas?|||Your friend may want to try the attached website. I have not used it but apparently you can request a copy of an updated birth certificate by filling some forms and paying a small fee.|||This should not be the case. My parents are from there and they got ids and everything just fine. Maybe he should bring in the certficate in spanish to the office in PR and have it translated or something.|||Go to this weblink:
http://www.prfaa.com/services.asp?id=44
You can also call for additional information please contact the Division of Certificate Expedition at (787) 767-9120, extensions 2401 or 3401.|||Try a bilingual lawyer who will sign an "Affidavit" that certifies the autenticity of the birth certificate and the translation.
My wife and I are planning a trip to Puerto Rico, and more specifically, Isla Culebra. We are thinking we will go in June. Is that during hurricane season? When is the rainy season there?|||The best time to go to Puerto Rico is November or December. The weather is not rainy also its not cold. Being in the tropics it never gets cold. The highs are in the mid to lower 80's and the low is in the high 60's perfect weather to do anything. The water is always warm. Rainy Season is in April, August, September. Also a place I recommend going is to Ponce. Ponce is just a 30-45 min. drive south of San Juan (depending on traffic) and it is beautiful. There are many museums and places to see. Have fun! Hope this helped!|||The hurricane season start on june and end on November, If you are planning to go to Culebra all the month are good, but Puerto Rico the higher hits of hurricane are september (by history you will find more of the hurricane pass on that month). Puerto Rico rainy season is not like specifically. More sunshine than rain. July 4 and 25 you wouldnt find a lot of places causes is holiday weekend, you have to make reservation on time. Also see http://www.gotopuertorico.com/ for more information on the island and Vieques and Culebra.|||It is a great time to go, and it is low season for the "states" market and high season for the locals. It is just the beginning of hurricane season, not too active, usually. You wiil love Culebra, it is beautiful and secluded. Visit www.gotopuertrico.com for more info.|||June is a good time to visit Culebra Island. Hurricane season starts in June but we have never gotten a hurricane during that month. Rainy season starts in May. Culebra is so beautiful! Don't worry about the rain it hardly rains there. Don't forget to visit the big island also. Supplies need: a lot of sun block, hat, shades,sneakers,slippers, bathing suit and beach towel.
Enjoy your stay!|||Culebra is a Arrid Dry Island so you don't have to worry about rain. I say that in the beggining of june 1-15 is a good time. Don't go July-October since its VERY HOT and you run the risk of being here at the time of a hurricane. also November-febrary is also good. March & mid april are very dry and May is really rainy.
I would like to purchase a home in puerto rico and i would like to know what types of help the government offers for families of little income. Thanks.|||Well i don't know so much about it, but im from PR, but if you go to the bank and ask for a mortgage they can somehow help you, but besides that i don't know, is like any other state i guess.|||It'll be a double edged sword down there right now. I'm actually in the process of moving down there myself.
1. The FDIC recently closed about 25% of the banks on the island. This has a double edged benefit. They're going to be selling a LOT of the properties that they held. The problem is that with fewer banks there may not be as much money that they'll be willing to lend which makes lower income mortgages an issue.
2. It depends on what part of the island you want to buy. Houses are pretty high in San Juan but will be lesser so in outlying areas and other parts of the island.
3. If you're not moving there, but attempting to buy an investment property or a vacation home consider working with your stateside (that is if you're in the US) bank and financing it as a vacation home.
My son wants to move to Puerto Rico. How is the cost of living there and how does it compare to the midwest? Are there jobs there and how do they feel about people from the mainland moving there?|||We have plenty of jobs here. And in Puerto Rico racism nearly does'nt exist. Compare? Well, in some places we have our security, and in others, we don't need to worry about it.
There is almost no difference from where you live. The temperature is a little warmer. But still, there is a saying that quotes:"If you mess with me, I'll mess with you", and SOMETIMES people here go by this.|||yes this is the united states too! and it is nice, cheap to live here allot of people speak english.
i moved here from the states and i have no problems.
people are nice just stay away from the bad parts of puerto rico and he will be fine.
there is a hostel here in san juan i stay at now i just got here and i have allot of help from the owner who speaks spanish.
he also has a car and for gas will run you around to tourist places or in my case to look for a job and a nice place to rent and call home.
call him his name is franciso and his number 939 218 3999
10 dollar airport picup fee allot less then a cab! right on bus lines|||The cost of living is is cheaper than living in the US. It is pretty different since it is a caribbean island, weather is different and people are different but no one has nothing against people moving here from other places. There are plenty of jobs ( clasificadosonline.com is a web site that has many job postings).
Just wondering where I could find a price for shipping my car to Puerto Rico? Anybody know of any websites that has this information?|||My wife shipped her car from LA via Miami with, I believe, with La Rosa del Norte... They are based in Miami... She paid some $900.00. She had no problems... dont forget you must pay taxes (arbitrios) in PR before picking up your car...|||I think it is in the region of $900-$1200 depending on the size of the car (from Florida). Trailer Bridge (Jacksonville, Florida) is one option. Their website has a lot of information.
As the other answer states you will need to pay import taxes on the vehicle when it arrives in Puerto Rico (based on current value of the car). This is also the case for household goods if you are going to be shipping any.
Contact
Departamento de Hacienda
P.O. Box 9024140, San Juan, P.R. 00902-4140
Tel: (787) 721-2020
for an estimate of the tax or use their website to get an estimate
http://www.hacienda.gobierno.pr/vehiculo鈥?/a>
Hope this helps|||Around $800.00 but when the car gets there...Hacienda (the Puerto Rican Office of Taxes)..will charge you duty on how much is worth.|||Bear in mind this was about ten years ago, but I shipped my car from Jacksonville to San Juan for about $800.
I used a company called TRAILER BRIDGE and I thought their service was pretty good. Check out their sites below.|||It cost 500 to 600.
I'm possibly going to college in Puerto Rico next fall. I'm having difficulty researching which colleges would be best. I'm planning on being a teacher... I require English courses. Which colleges would be best? Have any of you gone to them? Would my teaching certification transfer outside of PR? Any information would be great!|||Interamerican University has more options for english speaking students. Or University of Phoenix (here at PR), but this is for Master Degrees only.
Yes, you can transfer the degree or certification from PR to other states.|||Universidad Interamericana de PR
they have bilingual classes and its a great private university, multiple locations thruout the island and about your other question, yes you need to at least speak basic spanish in order to move around in the island, I suggest you look for a job in the san juan area which need bilingual people due to tourist demands or work study programs.
good luck!
I have worked outside of the States for a long time, and now I am considering moving back to the US or a US territory. Where I am working now, I pay a flat tax on all my income of 11%. I really don't know what to expect percentage wise in the US, because I've spent the better part of my adult life outside of the US.
So, if I am making $40,000 to $50,000 USD in Puerto Rico, roughly how much percentage of it will I pay in taxes?|||TAX RATES ON INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES AND TRUSTS
Trusts are separate taxable entities under the PRIRC. The tax rates for a trust are the same as for individuals. However, business, commercial and investment trusts are generally considered to be associations formed to carry on profit-making activities and are taxed as corporations.
The tax is imposed on taxable net income. Taxable net income is gross income less allowable deductions and personal exemptions. Special rules apply to married couples living together and filing separate returns.
Taxable Net Income 2000 2001 2002/after
Less than $2,000 7.5% 7% 6%
From $2,001 to $17,000 11.0% 10% 9%
From $17,001 to $30,000 16.5% 15% 14%
From $30,001 to $50,000 29.5% 28% 27%
Over $50,000 33.0% 33% 33%
These are the tax rates. Hope it helps
I'm planning a trip to go to Puerto Rico after graduation. i'm also trying to get in touch with my Puerto rican side. Where are some good places to go to have fun and party?|||Um.. Old San Juan.. Fahardo.. Salinas.. Ponce and Rincon immediately come to mind|||The Old San Juan for history, dancing, eating and things like that. The town of Cata帽o for the tour of the Bacardi Rum Destillery Factory. The town of Camuy for the tour of the Camuy Cave Park and Mine system. To Rio Grande to explore El Yunque rain Forrest. Rinc贸n is one of the best places for surfing in the Caribbean area and is famour for the sunsets. Vieruqes and Culebra for scuba diving, snorkling and swimming and for the most beautiful beaches of PR. Luquillo for one of the best beaches in the main land. Loiza for the cusine art of Puerto Rican appetizers and food and handcrafting. Arecibo to make the tour in the Arecibo's Observatory, I think the biggest on land.San Juan, El Condado and Isla Verde area for Dancing and to have a great time eating. The town of Lajas for the tour in the Bioluminicent Bay (Also Culebra has one), Ponce for the tour in the Serralles rum Destillery factory and for the old fire house and la Guancha, whish is a great place full of restaurants. try www.puertoricoistheplace.com www.gotopuertorico.com and trip advisor. Have fun and be welcome|||Always rent a car! Always.Go to Aguadilla Crashboat beach is a great place to party
popular hangout for the locals on the weekend, Go to Las Cascadas Aquatic Theme Park,
Go to Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena.
Festivals and Events
Velorio de Reyes - January
Fiestas de San Antonio - April
Verbena de Corrales - May
Festival Playero - June
Festival de Atun - July
Festival de M煤sica - July
Fiestas Patronales de San Carlos Borremeo - October
Well in join Puerto Rico this my town Aguadilla.|||Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, Rincon, Fajardo.
http://www.puertoricoistheplace.com/2010鈥?/a>
http://www.puertoricoistheplace.com/2010鈥?/a>|||It depends on what kind of fun you want... ;)
I thought Old San Juan was an absolute blast. Lots of history, good food, great music, great culture.
Good luck!
Hi there, I just sold something from ebay, it was call of duty 4 for the PS3 and noticed that this person lives in puerto Rico, but i fear shipping cost will be expensive, since i only charged $3.99 for shipping.
And What would be the most cheapest method to ship there.
Well Thanks again and have a great day.|||U.S. Postal Service is probably the cheapest.|||Just use one of those pre-priced mailers from the post office. We use the USPS just like you do in the states, so shipping is the same. I think that game would easily fit in one, or you could just put it in a padded yellow envelope and ship it standard, it shouldn't be to much since it's so light. I've gotten dvd's that way all the way from California and still was just charged $3.99.|||You can get a Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope for around $5 at the post office.|||USPS and use Priority mail. It will depend on the weight.
To the contrary of one of your answerers who laughed at my question, Bill Clinton mentioned that Puerto Rico , in fact, DOES HAVE primary delegate votes. Why? How does it qualify, given that it isn't a state?|||Puerto Rico is part of the US - it is a territory. Guam also votes!|||We can only vote in the primaries, not in the general elections. So, we're not like the states, we can't elect the President. Report Abuse
|||puerto rico is a protectorate of the USA like guam or samoa.|||Because it is still apart of the USA.|||It is an American Territory with all thr rights of a state. Read your history book, mate.|||The criteria for determining primary delegates is set by the political parties.|||Spanish American War 1898. we won an acquired an empire.
Puerto Rico, Us Virgin Islands, Guam and the Philippines. the Philippines are now independent.
I'm selling something on ebay. The current bidder lives in Puerto Rico and I want to know the average shipping cost for a package measuring 14 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 36 inches long. So remember, all I want to know is the AVERAGE cost of shipping to Puerto Rico for a large package.
Thanks|||Go to usps.com and check. The mail carrier in PR is United States Postal Services.|||Its the same average cost to any state.
I think that it is dumb that Puerto Rico votes in the primary but they are not even a state. Why is that?|||Puerto Rico has been in limbo for quite some time. I feel bad for them actually. They might not be a state but they are like a half state in the eyes of the government.|||Can you people be any more ignorant? Puerto Rico has "voice" but not "vote". It has a representative in the Senate that can make argument in regards to any law or proposition since Puerto Rico is a territory of the US. Learn and then speak you ignorant white trash, red-neck, morons! Report Abuse
|||foriegners ??? P.R. is US territory u americans are super stuped! Report Abuse
|||simply put, we don't want foriegners deciding our president!|||i wondered the same thing. what was the point?|||Its a dem party rule. I think maybe because some on from PR could vote in the US election. Basically they are citizen , but only if they are living in the US|||Silly Dem rules
Since in Puerto Rico you dont hav e to pay federal Income taxes, do people there get income taxes?|||Maybe we don't pay federal income taxes but eeverything, evrything cost MORE in puertorico! Besides puertorico gets the left overs , in foods, medicines, everything! So we pay higher for the left overs! Or are you not aware that puertorico is a colony of the United States since 1898? Why don't you read a bit about where u r going , besides the foreigners there {lots of them!] are given everything in exchange for the votes to the present 'governor'!!! Ey, vey!!|||Does the universities in Puerto Rico give refund checks to the qualifying students?
* Yes, there are student aids programs both local and federal in the universities in Puerto Rico, also some private institutions offers grants to qualifying students.
Since in Puerto Rico you dont have to pay federal Income taxes, do people there get income taxes?
* US laws establish that since we are not allowed to have Senators and Representatives at the Congress, only a Resident commissioner with limited voting rights, then we do not have to pay federal income taxes, but we pay other kinds of federal taxes, like those related to payroll at the same rates that people at the states pay, without receiving the same benefits they do.
* On the other hand, we do pay income tax at the local level.
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However, federal employees working at PR need to complete the IRS federal income tax forms.|||Yes, there are all kinds of help for students in PR. They receive local and federal help. In a sense, they receive more help that any other university in USA.
Regarding taxes, PR residents do not pay federal taxes. They only pay local taxes, but they are as high as paying federal and local taxes in any state of the nation, if not higher.|||Darth is right. I may add that if federal taxes were paid in Puerto Rico it would be illegal as it would be a matter of taxation without representation. If you work in Puerto Rico you will have to pay local income tax which corresponds to state tax and city tax like in the US.
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Who are some famous Puerto Rican ppl? ex: Baseball players, singers, actors etc.|||Baseball: Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada
Singers: Marc Anthony, Jeniffer Lopez
Actors: Benicio del Toro, Raul Julia, Rita Moreno
And don't forget Roberto Clemente Great Baseball Player, Great Human Being!|||daddy yankee,rakim y ken-y.... and i think wisin y yandel...those r all da 1s i kno...sorry!!!|||roberto clemente, carlos ponce, jose feliciano, chayanne , ricky martin etc etc|||Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Alex Rodriguez, Freddy Rodriguez, Roselyn Sanchez, just to name a few. There are plenty more.|||Jose Miguel Agrelot, "Don Cholito", comedian
Jorge Alberti, actor
Daniella Alonso, actress
Trini Alvarado, actress (films Little Women, The Perez Family)
Miguel 脕ngel 脕lvarez "El Men", comedian
Axel Anderson, actor/director
Victor Argo, actor (King of New York)
Raymond Arrieta, comedian
Rick Aviles, actor/comedian (Ghost)
Charlotte Ayanna, actress
Adrienne Bailon, member of Platinum R&B group 3LW, Actress The Cheetah Girls
Alba Raquel Barros, comedian/actress
Ivonne Belen, documentary director and producer
Rosa Blasi, theatrical actress
Lucy Boscana, actress, pioneer in Puerto Rico's television
Giselle Blondet, actress/TV host
Norma Candal, comedian
Irene Cara, singer/actress (Fame)
Desiree Casado, actress "Gaby" on Sesame Street, film I Like It Like That
Myrna de Casenave, actress/comedian, pioneer of Puerto Rican television
Jorge Castro, soap opera actor
Raquel Castro, American actress (Puerto Rican father)
Braulio Castillo, soap opera actor
Braulio Castillo, hijo, soap opera actor
Melwin Cede帽o, comedian
Laura Cer贸n, actress
Ivonne Coll, actress (The Godfather II)
Miriam Colon, actress (Scarface)
Liza Colon-Zayas, film/theatrical actress
Paquito Cordero, TV producer/comedian
Kevin Corrigan, actor
Mapita Cortes, actress, niece of Mapy Cortes
Mapy Cortes, actress
Mara Croatto, soap opera actress
Alexis Cruz, actor ("Stargate", TV series "Stargate SG1", "Touched By An Angel")
Wilson Cruz actor TV series My So-Called Life; film Party Monster
Henry Darrow, actor, "Manolito" (TV series The High Chaparral)
Raul Davila, actor, (TV series All My Children)
Rosario Dawson, actress (Men in Black II, The Rundown, Rent
Myrna de Casenave, actress
Blanca de Castejon, international actress
Idalis DeLeon, actress, former MTV veejay, singer (group Seduction)
Vanessa del Rio, actress (Cuban and Puerto Rican)
Benicio del Toro, actor (Traffic), Academy award winner
Kamar de los Reyes, actor
Michael DeLorenzo, actor (TV series New York Undercover, Head of the Class)
Sully Diaz, soap opera actress
Lydia Echevarria, soap opera actress
Hector Elizondo, actor (Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries)
Erik Estrada, actor (TV series CHiPs, Sealab 2021)
Antonio Fargas, actor (television series Starsky and Hutch)
Jos茅 Ferrer, actor (Cyrano de Bergerac), first Hispanic actor to win an Academy Award
Miguel Ferrer, (RoboCop, The Manchurian Candidate)
Rafael Ferrer, actor
Franky G, actor (The Italian Job (2003 film), Saw II)
Mayte Garcia, actress/dancer (former wife of Prince)
Luis Gatica, actor (son of Mapita Cortes)
Marilyn Ghigliotti, actress Clerks
Joyce Giraud, actress, former Miss Puerto Rico Universe titleholder
Ian Gomez, actor ( television series The Drew Carey Show)
Reagan Gomez-Preston, actress
Rick Gonzalez, actor (The Rookie, Coach Carter)
Bruce Gray, actor, S.W.A.T (born and raised in Puerto Rico)
Javier Grillo-Marxuach, television and film producer
Luis Guzman, actor (Carlito's Way, Traffic, The Count of Monte Cristo)
April Lee Hernandez, actress, Freedom Writers
Juano Hernandez, actor, the first Puerto Rican star in the ***** Film Industry
Jon Huertas, actor/producer
Lillian Hurst, comedian/actress (Dharma and Greg)
Mark Indelicato, child actor (television series Ugly Betty)
Vincent Irizarry, actor on ABC Soap Opera (All My Children)
Ra煤l Juli谩, actor (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
Victoria Justice American television actress (Zoey 101)
Eva LaRue, actress of Puerto Rican descent (All My Children, CSI: Miami)
La La, MTV veejay, actress
John Leguizamo, actor (Moulin Rouge!, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar) (Puerto Rican father)
Adamari Lopez, actress of soap operas
Anibal Lopez, professional bodybuilder
Jennifer Lopez, actress,singer,dancer and designer
Sunshine Logro帽o, comedian
Carmen Luvana, adult film star
Gina Lynn, adult film star
Justina Machado, actress (TV series Six Feet Under;films Final Destination 2,Torque)
Sonia Manzano, actress, "Maria" on Sesame Street
Eddie Marrero, actor (Navy Seals: Untold Stories)
Claribel Medina, actress
John Melendez, "Stuttering John" ("Howard Stern Show" and "The Tonight Show")
Angela Meyer, actress, comedian and producer
Ari Meyers, actress (TV series Kate & Allie)
Eddie Mir贸, Television host
Esai Morales, actor (La Bamba) (The Virgin of Juarez)
Jacobo Morales, director, actor (Bananas)
Alicia Moreda, soap opera actress
Rita Moreno, actress, winner of an Oscar, a Tony Award, an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award
Coati Mundi, composer/musician and actor (film Who's That Girl)
Frankie Muniz, actor (TV series Malcolm in the Middle) films Agent Cody Banks,Big Fat Liar (Puerto Rican on father's side)
Rafo Mu帽iz, comedian
Tommy Mu帽iz, TV producer/comedian
Taylor Negron, actor/comedian
Amaury Nolasco, actor, film 2 Fast 2 Furious, television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Prison Break)
Tony Oliver, voice actor
Ana Ortiz, actress (television series Ugly Betty)
Elin Ortiz, actor/television producer
Marian Pabon, actress
Lana Parrilla actress (Puerto Rican father), Spin City and Boomtown.
Rosie Perez, actress (White Men Can't Jump, Fearless)
Joaquin Phoenix, actor (Signs, Gladiator) (born in Puerto Rico)
Freddie Prinze, comedian/actor (TV series Chico and the Man) (Puerto Rican mother)
Freddie Prinze, Jr., actor (Scooby-Doo) (Puerto Rican grandmother)
Adolfo Qui帽ones, actor/dancer/choreographer (film Breakin')
Luis Antonio Ramos, actor
Carmen Belen Richardson, comedian/actress
Armando Riesco, actor, films ( World Trade Center, Garden State, Fever Pitch)
Chita Rivera, "Broadway Legend", winner of 2 Tony Awards
Luis Antonio Rivera, "Yoyo Boing" comedian
Ram贸n (Diplo) Rivero, comedian
Adalberto Rodr铆guez, "Machuchal" comedian
Adam Rodriguez actor (TV series CSI: Miami, Roswell)
Freddie Rodr铆quez, actor (TV series Six Feet Under)
Gladys Rodr铆guez, comedian/soap opera actress
Michelle Rodr铆quez, actress (Lost, The Fast and the Furious)
Esther Sandoval, actress
Kiele Sanchez, actress
Marcelino Sanchez, actor ("The Warriors","The Bloodhound Gang
Roselyn Sanchez, actress (Rush Hour 2, Boat Trip)
Jose Vega Santana, "Remi" the Clown, (also see: Cartoonists)
Renoly Santiago, actor (Dangerous Minds}.
Saundra Santiago, actress (Miami Vice, Carlito's Way)
Jon Seda, actor (Selena)
Henry Silva, actor (The Manchurian Candidate, Dick Tracy (film))
Jimmy Smits, actor (television series L.A. Law, The West Wing, and NYPD Blue; movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith)
Talisa Soto, actress/model, (Licence to Kill,Mortal Kombat)
Karrine Steffans, actress
Miguel 脕ngel Su谩rez, actor (Stir Crazy, Under Suspicion)
Nautica Thorn, actress
Rachel Ticotin, actress (Total Recall, Con Air)
Liz Torres, actress (television series Gilmore Girls)
Alanna Ubach, actress (Meet the Fockers (mother is Puerto Rican)
Nadine Velazquez, actress (television series My Name Is Earl)
Lauren V茅lez, actress, (television series "New York Undercover", "Oz", Dexter)
Loraine V茅lez, actress
Christina Vidal,actress, (television series Taina)
Lisa Vidal, actress (Night in the City), (TV series ER)
Luis Vigoreaux, television host
Luisito Vigoreaux, television host
Sylvia Del Villard, actress, dancer and choregrapher
Otilio Warrington, "Bizcocho" comedian
Holly Woodlawn drag artist/actor
Sandra Zaiter, television host of children shows
David Zayas, theatrical/film actor
Deborah Carthy-Deu, Miss Universe 1985
Susie Castillo, Miss USA 2003 (mother is Puerto Rican)
Stella Diaz, fashion model
Marisol Malaret, first Puerto Rican Miss Universe, 1970
Marisol Maldonado, fashion model
Wilnelia Merced, Miss World, 1975
Astrid Mu帽oz, fashion model
Cynthia Olavarria, Miss Puerto Rico 2005
Denise Qui帽ones, Miss Universe 2001
Ingrid Marie Rivera, Miss Puerto Rico World 2005
Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Universe 2006
Laurie Tamara Simpson, Miss International 1987
Taina, model
Dayanara Torres, Miss Universe 1993
Gloria Velez, fashion model
Puerto Rico is the largest US territory in the Caribbean and had the strongest economy of all US territories.|||Fine with me|||But who would support them?
Since the 1970s Puerto Rico's economy has steadily deteriorated, culminating in poverty levels twice those of Mississippi. Unemployment, although officially reported between 12 and 14 percent, is more likely to be between 40 and 50 percent because of the island's low labor participation rate. Only 46 percent of the population has a formal job, and to make the situation worse, nearly half of the island's salaried employees work directly or indirectly for the government. The Commonwealth's government expenditures are now over $9.6 billion, leaving the tiny nation with a steadily-rising deficit of $3 billion. Puerto Rico, with a population nearly 400,000 less than Colorado, outspends Colorado by 28%. Puerto Rico's paternalistic bureaucratic and political policies have turned the island into a no-growth, debt-ridden economy.
http://www.i2i.org/main/article.php?arti鈥?/a>|||I would be open to either option. If they choose independence good for them, If they choose to be our 51st state than also good for them|||Before you get all high and mighty about how the US is keeping PR afloat I would look into what brought the states into PR in the first place and how violent that was. Examine that relationship first before you think you're just handing off big american dollars to the tiny island to keep it alive.
Half of the island votes for it and half votes against it, year after year. I for one (as a Puerto Rican actually from the island) am all for it. The military bases are closing because US soldiers bombed a civilian during "training" on the beach in Vieques & there were a lot of cases of cancer around that base due to their training.
It doesn't really matter what any of you think, you're not the ones voting on it. I cast my vote, but like I said its always 50/50 and nothing ever happens. Our democratic party wins for a few times in a row, then our republican party wins a few times. Good luck with that.|||Fine by me and never heard one American say they should not
EXCEPT
a college buddy who came from Puerto Rico who said generally they do NOT want to be a state.
which is fine by me too
Freedom means they should be free to decide their own path to stay as is, leave US or become a full state|||Puerto Rico independence has never received more than 4.5% of the vote of the populace so it is not going to happen.
Between 95%-99% of the vote has always split between Commonwealth status and full statehood.|||I wouldn't have a problem with it. You'll have to do some work to convince some people that it's even a US territory. There are some who believe it already is an independent nation.|||I have no problem with it. The Puerto Ricans cannot decide. Their is a passionate 3 way split; status quo, independence, and statehood. maybe once they make up their minds what they want I'll think about it more.|||That's not going to happen, Puerto Ricans don't want and America does not want it.
Don't tell me any different sparky, it is a FACT. I know all about.|||Please, if they want to go, let them go. Puerto Rico might survive to become the last free country in the Western hemisphere. I'm going to start building my raft right now.|||Since hostile interests have already succeeded in shutting down Vieques, I say break open the champagne!!!|||And most citizens of the 50 states would welcome Puerto Rican independence.|||Very much so...
I would prefer it if we sold the territory back to Spain, though|||i would be strongly in favor of it, if that is what puerto ricans want for their beautiful country.|||I thought they'd been begging for years to be admitted as a full state. I'd be in favor of that.|||do you cook or eat independece raw? Is it a new french dish?|||im for it we need less forighn cuntries|||they dont wanna be a state, but they want to keep the u.s. dollars we send, sweet deal
I'm planning on getting married in Puerto Rico. The thing is that this is my first marriage and I found out a couple of days ago that you have to get a blood test or something in order to get the license. I know that the tests and all that vary trough countries and states. So I would like to know what exactly do you get tested for in Puerto Rico? And if it involves too much needles?|||Check out this post on my blog - I'm no expert, but it should point you in the right direction.
http://www.visit-the-coqui.com/2008/02/g鈥?/a>
The rules on blood tests have just changed and you now need 3 tests (not sure if they are all blood)
You should also contact Demographic Registry Office (787-767-9120) to comfirm everything tat you need.
Good luck|||I got married in Puerto Rico.
I just got one blood test and it included Gonarrea and Siphilys.
It was really fast, it doesn't take long.
Once you get that ONE test you have ten days to get married. Report Abuse
|||STD, tubercolusis etc etc...|||i suggest u get legally married in the States and then make a wedding in the destination you want. i dont recommend u get married in PR, because the paper process is really long and if u need to get tested for anything its going to be a pain in the neck to get space for any medical appointments or they would have u running around offices for about half a day to get the requirements. lines are long and it takes hours to get a stamp or a legal paper, and the mail service its really slow. a marriage certificate could take months to obtain. and im not going into divorce details its even worst. i live here and i know. so not a good idea to get legally married over here, but u could have a nice wedding and reception, great vacation spots.|||std's and hormones. you gotta be one male and one female
I'm going on a 2 week trip to Puerto Rico this summer with family so I am trying to figure out how much money I will be spending. I've already bought the plane tickets, and a relative is paying for the hotel, and transportation. So how much money do you think I should bring for food, etc? & Is there any other costs I need to be taking into account?
Thanks.|||Deffinately around 500-600, When I went I spend a lot on food and clothes.
So we're moving to Puerto Rico, and we are planning on shipping a Medium Duty truck to San Juan. I was wondering if we're able to fill the truck with our personal belongings that we will be moving to Puerto Rico, or if it has to be completely empty. It would obviously be more convenient to not pay an additional fee to ship our personal belongings. All of the agencies I talk to say "we'll send you a quote and all information in 3-5 days". Does anybody know from experience? Thanks.|||Obviously if it wasn't empty, you could fill it with all sorts of things.
It would avoid you paying more removal costs. They realise that.
By the way, you have a great name.
I'm going to Puerto Rico next weekend for a week and I have no idea what to pack. Help? I'm going with my fiance and we're planning on doing a lot of walk around and the only shoes I really have are a pair of boots that I wear all the time as I don't like flat, flip flops or sandals. I tend to wear skirts, dresses, cardigans and tights often.|||Hi,
I live in PR and when its summer you wanna wear the least possible clothes since is soo incredible hot! So I recommend short sleeve shirts or with no sleeve at all, short pant, short skirts or very comfortable dresses for the day. Boots will fry your feet -_- unless you wear them at night. People here, including myself, like to wear clothes that have a lot of color or light colors (but don't wear hawaiian shirts please =D). If you plan to walk a lot (I imagine your going to the Old San Juan) you can wear a nice hat, snicker or shoes that have no heels. Bring your fancy or fashion clothes for going out at night.
Hope this helps!!! =D Have Fun|||Try to look good whenever you go out. I would strongly suggest bringing heels and those egyptian type sandals.You can wear heels if you aren't planning on walking too much (bar or disco). Many wear heels with skinny jeans and a pretty shirt. The sandals don't slip off much & all the world wears them Report Abuse
My boyfriend and I are going to Puerto Rico for spring break. Since I live there, I have decided to drive him around to several sightseeing places that I've already seen and liked and a few others that I have yet to see. But even with all this, I can't seem to find anything that really jumps out at me as something that I would like to do.
Any suggestions?|||El Yunque rain forest (walk & swim in waterfalls)
Camuy Caves
Arecibo Telescope (biggest radio telescope in the world)
Las Croabas Lagoon (Fajardo biobay)
El Morro Fortress
Old San Juan
Ponce (castillo seralles, parque de bombas)
Caguana or Tibes Indian Park
Beaches (any of them!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvOLT7fjQ…|||If you like to party and do as the crowds do in Florida during Spring Break head down to Isla Verde, Condado and Old San Juan you will find what college goers do and go during spring break.
If not then,
The biggest and most powerful Radio telescope in the world in located in Arecibo (Nasa)
Cabo Rojo la Parguera, the site and landscape is just amazing, the beach and sunsets are breathtaking.
Rincon if you are into surfing thats where you need to go, specially in the following beach (Tres Palmas)
In Guanica there is a cool place to visit called (Guanica's Dry Forrest)
In Yauco there is a joint called La Guardarraya, they serve the best and sickest pork chops you will ever see and taste.
If you have the time head down east to a little island called Culebra. The beaches over there will leave you speechless.
Hope you enjoy your spring break!
In the United States Territory soon to be a US state.|||There could be new things to do in places you might have already visited.
El Viejo San Juan
How about kite flying in El Morro?
There very cool candlelight tours of the San Cristobal fort.
I think that on the corner of Calle Las Monjas and Clara Lair there's a little store that sells límbers. Have him try one.
Take a three day trip to Vieques and go on a bioluminescent bay kayak tour.
How about going biking on the Dry Forest of Guanica? Can you afford and (are you up to) going hanggliding in the west coast?
Those are the first few things that I can think of right now.
And remember, leave time to just enjoy yourself, don't spend all your time driving around. Otherwise I won't be a vacation.
I would spend at least two days around San Juan. One day to visit the caves and maybe Ponce. And the rest at a cool beach area (could be either Vieques, Cabo Rojo or Rincon).
Good Luck.|||You should try calling Venture Out Puerto Rico. They'll have some great suggestions for you.
info@ventureoutpr.com
787-637-3501
www.ventureoutpr.com
They offer lots of cool stuff to do on the island... tours like catamaran, horseback riding, bio bays, atv, kayaking, snorkeling, zip lining, rappeling, etc. And they can help you with reservations instead of having to go through all these different people.
Good Luck and Have Fun!|||It will all depend on what are the things that you and your friend like. The old San juan area is a must and if you are into nightlife that is the place to be, from there you can go to el Yunque Rainforest and for really nice beaches go to the small islands of Vieques or Culebra (that will involve taking a ferry). I’ll take time to go to the west side of the island for nice beaches and stunning sunsets (Rincon, Playa Combate, Bahia Sucia) While in the west a visit to the Bioluminescence bay is a must (Lajas town). From there you can explore the south side and visit a unique dry forest in the town of Guanica or perhaps visit the town of Ponce with its picturesque character. If you like to see the green side of the island head to the center and stay in a “parador” like the one in the town of Jayuya (Gripiñas). You can get more useful info at gotopuertorico.com.
I am a Cuban citizen and I have been a US permanent resident for 16 years, I am planning my honeymoon and we wanted to go to Puerto Rico, but I'm not sure if I need a passport or not. I know that US Citizens do not need one, and I'm pretty sure residents do not need a passport to travel within the US. Please help!
Thanks!|||You do not need a passport to travel to any part of the U.S. and its territories. all you need is a photo I.D. like you would use for a domestic flight. Let me encourage you to go ahead and become a citizen. will make travel to other places much easier...and you would no longer have to keep track of your green card.|||A US Government Issued Photo ID. Just a Photo ID won't do. It has to be a State ID, Driver's License, etc. Don't try to use any Photo ID. A work ID, wont do.|||Yes, you can come from USA to PR without a passport. Just bring your ID.
Hello. I am from New Jersey. I am 18 years old and planning on attending college somewhere in Puerto Rico. I have a house in Luquillo. The longest I've been in Puerto Rico was 14-16 days. I really enjoyed it over there. My parents want me to go to college over there. So if I attend college there I will be living there for a year or so. I am very excited because I don't like New Jersey so it feels good knowing I am going to be away from here. Can someone tell how the lifestyle in Puerto Rico is?|||For me it was a culture shock. I came from North Carolina and moved to Puerto Rico during middle school. I stayed for high school and made a lot of new friends. Here are some things you should know (especially if you plan on studying here):
Driving is crazy! I don't know how driving in Jersey is but here it's different, especially on the west coast of the island. I haven't been to Luquillo specifically though so it may not be the same.
Your requirements for college are different. You need to take the college board test (other than SAT) and have studied, I believe, one semester of PR History. Some of your classes may be taught in Spanish so you need to learn or brush up on it if you haven't already done so.
The food here is different. There isn't too much of a variety of brand-name restaurants. Sure, there is Mcdonalds and Wendys, but I haven't found too many Olive Gardens or IHOPs. There's a mix and match of restaurants. Also, most of the food I've found is greasy and fried. Not that that's a bad thing! It's great! For example, there are pinchos, empanadas (or empanadillas), tostones, and mofongo.
Hope it helps!
My husband and I are planning a nice getaway we are considering Puerto rico but it is safe to eat there and to eat there food? I've heard many stories and rumors about Mexico and China and I sure don't want to have a burger made out of rat, cat or dog meat ? Please send feedback.|||there are 3 million residents do you think they do take out from florida|||hahaha Report Abuse
|||Well, looks like you got really good answers by everyone, but I just wanted to clarify that there is nothing to worry about the food they eat in China. They do eat dog meat in some areas but you really have to look for it and you don't have to worry about people giving you dog food instead of what you would really want cuz dog meat is considered high class food and its very expensive since the dogs they cook are especially bred to be eaten. The same thing goes for rat meat, they don't eat just any rat they find in a sewer.
good luck in Puerto Rico if you decide to go!|||Puerto Rico is one of the most safe Islands to eat. In Puerto Rico, our sanitizing and health regulations are very strick, all the restaurants in Puerto Rico, must meet all the sanitizing required by the OSHA law. Like most places when you travel always recommend to drink water from bottles, never let any waiter open the bottle for you even if you order a soda, clean the surface first you drink anything, these are just safety tips, because the Porcina Flu or the A1HN1, you must take your precautions, because even in the U.S. the flu is getting a lots of people.
If you decide to have your vacations in Puerto Rico, I hope you enjoy, let me suggest, places to go.... To eat you can go to Tijuanas Restaurant in San Juan, Ajili Mojili, El Escambron Resturante and the beach is one of most beautiful in PR, el Yunque, if come to PR and you don't visit el Yunque... i guess you will have to come back.... Enjoy!!|||It depends on who is making your food and the establishment. There is some risk of Hepatitis A from insufficient hygiene in the preparation of food. I've read this in several reputable travel guides. The same with the U.S. Virgin Islands even though those are u.s. territories. There are vaccines you can take just in case. I do think it is overall safe. You should ask your doctor (a professional), instead of just people's personal experiences, and use personal discernment while traveling. I would not eat at many restaurants even here in the states, and I have got sick in the U.S. from inadequate hygiene and poor food storage. Ask people what are some good places to eat while there, etc.
Depending on where we go, our immune system may not be as effective against a bacteria or virus in another area if we have never been exposed to it.
It's not a silly question to ask about your health.|||What you have herd is completely FALSE!!!! Puerto Rico food is completely safe. I been in Puerto Rico many times and I am still alive. Puerto Rican food is NOT made from rat,cats,dog, or any thing that you would see in China. An Important fact is that Puerto Rico is a part of the USA so they have the same laws and regulations. They have restaurants like Burger King, Denny's, KFC, McDonald's........
So yeah that is complete false i would know because I am Puerto Rican! So go head and go, I am sure you'll have a great vacation.|||The food in Puerto Rico is very safe and delicious. The hygiene standards over there are high. For some reason Puerto Ricans are very clean and very conscious about hygienic and therefore, you can eat the food without any remorse or disgust. Only first class food. What they don't eat, won't be served to others.|||Absolutely it is safe! You can drink the tap water there. Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States, so they have to adhere to federal water safetly regulations. The food is great there. I recommend trying mofongo. If you don't like trying new food, not to worry for you can't drive 10 miles without finding an American fast food joint. They have McDonald's, KFC, Chili's, etc. What is so great about Puerto Rico is how similar and also how different it is compared to the USA. The architecture of the buildings is wonderful and you feel like you are in a completely different country. However, you can feel safe walking on the streets and almost everyone in urban areas speak English. You will not have a problem ordering food or getting directions from anybody. If you do rent a car, spend the extra money on the GPS and on car insurance. Not many streets are marked very well and everyone on the island has a different driving style from USA. Stopping at a stop sign or using your turning signals is rare. But after a half of a day driving in the traffic, you get used to it. But if you look around, a lot of cars there have little dents. My friend and I laughed about it when we were there.|||Puertuo rico doesn't have unsafe food to eat or water that is polluted, everything is fine over there, ive been there several times and no food is made out of rat or anything like tht, but the water i hate because its just well tastes different from water we drink from america.hope this helps|||The food uses in PR are from US because we are USA. The meat here is USDA Choice and have the same regulations that USA have. You can find here all the american brands like, Quik, Oreo, Kraft, minute Maid, everything you need from USA you can find here everywhere.|||Becasue Puerto Rico is a US territory, they have alot of the same federal guide.
Mofongo is great, and there are alot of chain restaurants as well.
No worries.
Courtney Kostelecky
Author Puerto Rico Travel Secrets|||For some reason I find that kind of offensive...
Anyway it's completly safe, those are all urban legends.
I reccommend eating as many local dishes as possible: mofongo, tostones, arroz con habichuelas..etc|||Our food is a safe as it is in the States. The FDA inspects our food and tap water. A long time ago I was a homeless IV drug user and never had the need to eat food made of rat, cat or dog meat.|||mexico and china are two different places the food in Puerto Rico its great you gonna love it we don't eat dogs or rats or anything like that the only thing we eat its like chicken pork and stuff like that|||Very safe! And a lot safer than eating from a New York City food street vendor.|||Puerto Rico is great, and there are no more problems with the food or the water in San Juan than you would find in any other city in the US. Enjoy!|||Puerto Rico has a variety of delicious dishes......it is 150% safe to eat there.... have fun on ur trip|||Haha. Sorry, but these kind of questions really crack me up!|||its safe!|||yes
The commonwealth of Puerto Rico is composed of mostly Roman Catholics and cannot be accurately classified as Democrats or Republicans, liberals or conservatives. However, we are Hispanics, and our primary language is Spanish.|||The last information I read about this issue, was a majority of the citizens, do not want Statehood and haven't for a dozen years and don't appear to be any closer to desiring it.
I'm not sure what correlation I see between their "political" ideologies and their simple desire to remain independent and free of the encumbrances of Statehood.
And with a larger number of our own States seriously researching a move to secede from the U.S., I admire their will to remain free and independent.|||It's not really about Americans in general, but Puerto Ricans.
Last I heard, Puerto Rican public opinion was still split 30%/30%/30% -- with even support for continuing the status quo, becoming a state, and becoming an independent country.
It would take something closer to consensus before the question is anything but moot.
Uh, who lives there is irrelevant.
There are lots of Roman Catholics and Hispanics all over the US already. It's not as though those things aren't allowed or something. (Ditto people whose first language is Spanish.)|||The way things are going we would be better off with making Mexico the next state they certainly appear to want to live here. Puerto Rico has the best of both worlds. All the rights of an American and no federal taxes.
When I was very young and saw a picture of our Lady of G------(don't have the correct spelling) I thought that can't be right it doesn't even look like her. I was used to the pictures of our Lady so beautiful and saintly in blue and white. The older I get I realize how very right it is. Our Lady has given the world millions and millions of soldiers to fight for her Son and our Christian way of life. In this day and age the South Americans are holding up the banner for us all
Love is the primary language of the world.|||Apparently I'm the only Puerto Rican answering this.
BTW, we DO pay taxes in PR. We have US military bases, federal loans and federal taxes, USPS, etc.
Before you get all high and mighty about how the US is keeping PR afloat I would look into what brought the states into PR in the first place and how violent that was. Examine that relationship first before you think you're just handing off big american dollars to the tiny island to keep it alive.
Half of the island votes for it and half votes against it, year after year. I for one (as a Puerto Rican actually from the island) am all for it. The military bases are closing because US soldiers bombed a civilian during "training" on the beach in Vieques & there were a lot of cases of cancer around that base due to their training.
It doesn't really matter what any of you think, you're not the ones voting on it. I cast my vote, but like I said its always 50/50 and nothing ever happens. Our democratic party wins for a few times in a row, then our republican party wins a few times. Good luck with that.|||I'm all for it. Have been for years. But it won't happen anytime soon. I think most people feel, rightly or wrongly, that Puerto Rico would vote Democrat. The only way they could join the union is if we also let someone in who would vote Republican. Too bad.|||I'm from Puerto Rico, i think the most we are afraid of being a 51 state is to loose our culture, loose our language. There are a lots of more things we are aware of but i thinks personally that is the most important.|||Speaking for my self, I would love to have Puerto Rico as the 51st state of the union. I don't have a problem with any ethnic group, sexual orientation etc. AS LONG AS YOU ARE HELPING SOCIETY AND NOT DESTROYING IT, THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY ISSUES!|||This is a question for the people of Puerto Rico to answer. It doesn't matter what the rest of America thinks. Puerto Rico has been given a couple of opportunities to vote for statehood and have voted it down each time.|||No thanks, I'd prefer Canada (minus Quebec) as the 51 State.|||Puerto Ricans don't want to pay the taxes.|||I would rather have Poland be the 51st state.|||no let them go free and take care of themselves
I just need an example really. I wanted to know what format the postal code is in for a package sent from Puerto Rico to the U.S. A friend of mines has been trying to send me a package for months but we can't seem to figure out the right postal information. If anyone can help me, it will be much appreciated. I really want my present. Lol.|||Go to any parcel service with the correct address, the package and pay them to deliver. You could use (for example):
* US Postal Service
* Federal Express
* United Parcel Service (UPS)
Street Address Example:
Sr. Juan Del Pueblo (Mr. John Doe)
Avenida Rosa #123 (123 Rose Ave.)
Urb. Las Flores
Bayamon, PR 00916 (City, PR zip code)|||I too have not been able to figure out what my zip code is. I've been receiving mail in Parque Monterrey (Ponce) via 4 different zip codes, and actually, 2 different addresses... One address is the name of the apartment buildings, with the apartment number. The other address is the actual street address in which the apartment building is located. That's the address that was hardest to figure out (and I still don't know the real zip code), that's the address I HAVE to use when shopping online, otherwise, they just don't see the place as existing. I guess the zip code is not that important.
I use Priority Mail (US Postal Service, by airplane), otherwise, they'd send it by boat which would take around 3 weeks.|||is the same postal service of United States. go www.usps.com and look for the zip code lookup link and retreive the zipcode for the town you want. Zip code here starts with 006, 007 and 009 and the last two digits like in the US. Puerto Rico is a United states territory. We use United States Postal Services. We Are american citiziens
|||The packaged can be shipped like any other package that is sent in the US...Make sure that the box is plain and that you have the correct address of the person who will be receiving the package.|||its exactly the same as to any other state...since our postal office is same as yours USPS....just take the package to he PO and they'll gladly help with any ?
u can use UPS, FedEx, DHL....and same as above...all are US based companies...and they can help set up the package.|||Puerto Rico uses the same postal services as any other state.
You can use
United state postal services
Fed Ex
UPS
|||You can even go to the USPS website and see how much it will cost to mail your package.
|||have you gone to your local postal service? I think it costs less than $10.00 or around that price.
Me and my friends have made a short beach film that would be perfect for Puerto Rico? Are there any places with film festivals in Puerto Rico? My film is about bring totally blonde on the beach. We're about to put it up on Youtube, but I wanted to check about festivals.|||I know of two places with film festivals in Puerto Rico. The Vieques Film Festival, held in June, and the Rincon Film Festival held in April. Both are beach towns, but you'll probably have to wait another year to submit to Rincon's Film Festival, dates are April 12 to 16.
I am travelling to puerto rico with my husband for three days and staying in rio mar. What are the places I should for sure visit in Puerto Rico? Also, please give some insight into the night life and places I should avoid, if any. Thanks.|||Interesting Places:
1. El Yunque national forest (make sure you reach the long trail to get to the big waterfall, ask employees rangers)
2. Arecibo Lighthouse
3. Arecibo Observatory Satellite (very impressive)
4. Camuy caverns
5. Beaches of Fajardo and Luquillo
6. Bacardi House, free drinks!
Definetly for night life Old San Juan (avoid la perla the cities ghetto at night).
Nightlife in Old San Juan basically you will expect a city full of lights and antigue medival with spaniard buildings, such as forts, fountains, monuments, the capital house, brick walking roads, boutiques, shops, coffee shops, pubs, clubs and restaurants, museums but only open at daytime.
Music, food, romantic peaceful walks and sights of the sea were the cruise ports are located. These city looks completely different from daytime to night time, its more live at weekend nights like friday and even more saturday nights, in holidays it might be a bit slow and most places closed so avoid going on holidays. At daytime is good to take kids and young ones, its more relaxed and enjoyable for a family picnic day.
Things to Avoid
1. bums
2. people asking for rides in the road or walking up to you for random favors like a flat tire or need money to buy somehing.
3. Do not accept rides from others unless its a public bus or taxis
4. Dont walk in the middle of the night inside or very near to a ghetto (you will notice whats the ghetto like projects or very run down looking places like projects). These places are away from tourists and enjoyable areas, so you wont have a problem.
5. Puerto Rico high crimes are mainly related and not random so you are free to get out of the tourist area and enjoy other places, but its best to avoid going alone to isolated areas at night or to isolated beaches, its best to go a party of three adults or more.|||Well, Rio Mar is a ways out of San Juan. It's very near the rainforest, though.
I enjoyed walking up to the fort and then walking through the cobbled streets of Old San Juan when we were there and then just relaxing when we stayed at Rio Mar. You'll have to have a car if you want to do anything out there.|||Depending on your tastes, you should either avoid or visit the following:
Cock-fights in Isla Verde
The Black Angus Brothel
The dock road in San Juan
The lousy black-jack dealers in the Condado
Almost forgot. The 'bath-houses'.|||Old San Juan -the night tour is especially fun
El Morro- the old fort
El Yunque-the rain forest
Casa Bacardi=Rum , need I say more.
Enjoy the beaches, zip lining, the casino, night life in Isla Verde|||the transexual hookers parts are pretty bad. but the beaches are nice.|||el yunque rainforest
I'm researching my options for a destination wedding in Puerto Rico (I live in Los Angeles, CA). Which resorts offer affordable packages for a small wedding party (10-15 people)? Are there agencies on the island that can help me organize a destination wedding? How should my fiancee and I work out airfare for ourselves and our families? Any suggestions are welcome, but (obviously) I'm more interested in people who've actually done it (or been involved in the planning for a Puerto Rican destination wedding)|||Hi,
What you need is a wedding planner. In Rincon there are several wedding planners that work with small groups that could answer all your questions. I was married on the beach in Rincon and we had 22 guests. The place where I got married closed (El Molino de Quixote), but I can recommend this: 1) Get married in the states by judge. Here it is a hassle. They make things so complicated.
2) Get married here in a ceremony. In Rincon ship captains can marry folks, and there is one who also doubles as a photographer, Ted, one of the owners from the Lemontree Hotel. 3) Check with several wedding planners so as to get a sense what the cost will be. Consider renting a beach villa where you can place most of your guests and where you can have your ceremony and reception.
My brother was married at Villa Orleans, and there were about 50 guests. Those that couldn't stay at the villa stayed at the The Lemontree which is within walking distance.
The local paper Coqui of Rincon's December issue is about weddings. You can go to their website and download the pdf version and start your research there.
Good luck, and thank you. You just reminded me my anniversary is coming up. We were married right after New Year's.|||I would recommend Serralles Castle in Ponce. It's beautiful look for pics on internet and you'll see what I mean. They have affordable options for a private wedding.
http://www.castilloserralles.org/|||I recommend Rincon also. It's a small town located on the west side of the island. I highly recommend Altieri Salon and Spa in Rincon. They prepare most of the wedding parties that marry in Rincon.
I want to book a vacation to Puerto Rico for my boyfriend and I. I am looking for a beach getaway outside of the hustle of downtown, but not too far of a drive from the airport. In general I look for seclusion, pretty beaches, safety, and a few good restaurants (local food would be great). I also want to explore some of the waterfalls/parks in the area.
Can you tell me where on the island I should stay or stay away from? General locations are fine, but specific hotels even better!|||I would say for you El Yunque would be perfect. It's the only Rain forest in PR, and it's about 30min from the metro area. You are also an equal distance from the east side of the island and all the great things to do, like go to Vieques and see the Bio Bay, or take a catamaran or sailboat out to the little island of Palominos to go snorkeling for the day. Check out these sites and see if they are for you.
Places to stay in the rain forest, safe, peaceful, beautiful and not to far from everything
http://villasevilla.net/
http://www.coquishideaway.com/
http://www.rainforestinn.com/
Information on El Yunque
http://www.elyunque.com/
Day trip for snorkeling, very private and romantic
http://www.egbc.net/|||One AMAZING hotel in Puerto Rico is El Conquistador, it's absolutely incredible. It's located in Fajardo, which is on the western side of the island. It's close to everything you need, not to mention Fajardo is known for having some of the best beaches on the island. Although it's a bit far from San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital, it's well worth the travel.
- Enjoy your stay en la isla del encanto! (:|||I'm assuming you plan on visiting San Juan, so you should find a hotel in the suburb of Carolina. It's where Luis Munoz Marin International airport is located, it's a short drive from the city, and it's got some of the best hotels (from my experience) in the San Juan Metro area.|||I would definitely say Isla Verde because that's were all the party is or if you wanna relax maybe El viejo San Juan that is were everything peaceful is and theres great food and it's very cultural and stuff but if you want something like a really awesome beach I would recommend Dorado...|||Ponce, Puerto Rico. There's the La Guancha boardwalk, The big cross on a mountain overlooking the city, Plaza del Caribe shopping mall, and the indigenous center Tibes. There is also a beach next to the boardwalk. There's the Ponce Art Museum.|||I would stay in Isla Verde.
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You can also stay closer to El Yunque in El Conquistador Resort....however this is more if you want to be isolated. You will need to drive a bit to do things.|||Fajardo and Rio Grande. Do not stay in non-tourist places. Not safe.|||Old San Juan or Guaynabo City :)
We're going to Puerto Rico for vacation and my sister wanted to find out.|||I heard that it was being filmed over at the old san juan area, mind you there ar ea lot of settings
They whree filming over at Carraiso as well as at the castillo de serrales at Ponce, but i'm pretty sure they're done filming in those section.
im trying to figure out where in puerto rico did the movie take place because my family will be vacationing in puerto rico and I really like where they were.
Thanks!|||I found this on the IMDb forum:
"This was filmed at the Hotel Hilton Caribe. I spent my honeymoon/birthday there in 07."
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt1369845/board鈥?/a>
Then, I did a search with the hotel, which leads me to this city: San Juan! Only the hotel actually is Caribe Hilton San Juan. Here's a link to the hotel's site:
http://www.caribehilton.com/
I work for Hilton so i want a hilton property so i can get my discount. Looking for a safe, lively, possibly tourist-y area in Puerto Rico for my 19 year old bf and 21 year old self. Is the weather good for the beach and swimming in aug or sep? Where in Puerto Rico would you recommend for us? Thanks!! :)|||The Caribe Hilton is in a very good location: http://www.hiltoncaribbean.com/index.php鈥?/a>
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If you like walking, you can easily walk into Old San Juan from there (or take the bus). We went in late July last year and we stayed in Condado (not too far from the Hilton) and it was great. The weather was ok, really humid though.
If you do go, definitely rent a car and explore the rest of the island. El Yunque is beautiful, and the west side of the island is nice too.|||I recently stayed at the Hilton Doubletree in Condado. I highly recommend it!!! Report Abuse
My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Puerto Rico this summer. We are both in our mid 20s and would like experience all that puerto rico has to offer. We want to do all the outdoor and touristy things, but would like to experience the night life as well. Would you recommend us to stay near the San Juan area or the Rio Grande?|||AT your ages, I would recommend staying in or aroun RIO PIEDRAS in OLD SAN JUAN.. there are a large number of nice hotels in that area.. and most of them will even pick you up at the airport for free.|||well if I was you I stay away from Rio Piedras, Manati, Bayamon, caguas..etc just stay away from the metropolitana area. the metro is all violent and drugs. U def need to stay away! You want to feel safer then go to the east towards Rincon, is more relaxing and hardly no crime. ;) Report Abuse
I have heard that the government shutdown in Puerto Rico is causing strikes and other problems. Would it still make for a relaxing vacation spot? My friend is planning to go there in 2 weeks. Thanks!|||Everytihng is fine, the shutdown is only affecting 95,000 people of over 3 million. Besides, all necessary agencies are still working, such as police, public hospitals. Public school workers were the worst off (all closed), which account for most of the layoffs. I live here and everything is fine, unless you plan on bringing a kid and putting him/her in a public school (which is not a good idea even if they were open!). Puerto Ricans always have an issue government wise, if you waited for thing to cool down you'd never come. It's commonly known that a Puerto Ricans fav pass time is politics, it's an obsession, we exagerate everything. So come, enjoy the beaches, clubs and the people, you probably won't even hear mention the layoff!|||Yeah it's ok to travel over there I'm going over there in June. Just use common sense wherever you go just like in any other place you visit|||Yes it is safe. actually the problem was resolved this last week, so the government is not shutdown anymore.
In addition that many of the protest were taking place in the legislature and there are many other really cool things to see outside of the capital, so I believe that your friend would've not had any problems in relaxing and enjoying herself.|||I dont think so,I live in puerto rico and here nothing is good,my advice to you is to chose another place to travel,this country really sucks!!Here is no relaxing vacation,I will move to USA soon because here is very disgusting.|||The shutdown only affected certain government workers, mostly teachers and bureaucrats. The police, health, water and power companies never shut down.
Tourism was unaffected.
In ny case, the shutdown is over for the time being.
Come and you will enjoy it.
Don't pay attention to people like "100% American" above, remember when the U.S. government shut down twice when Clinton was president. For people like him, I advise move to the US as soon as possible so that we don't have to put up with people like him down here!|||Of course you can come to Puerto Rico. The problem we're having isn't as bad. People are not killing each other or anything. There are some protests near the Capitolio, but that's about it. You don't have to worry about anything. The weather's good although a little too hot so wear lots of sunblock and enjoy. You'll love it here.
100% American please leave as soon as possible. We don't want people here that think like that. Go back to where you came from and stay there.
I am planning on going to college in Puerto Rico. I am in the process of getting my GED. I am from New Jersey but I have a house in the Luquillo area. I am working on my Spanish. Are there any good colleges close to the Luquillo area?|||UPR.
Any campus, but people prefer Rio Piedras. I wouldnt recommend it that campus to people that dislike strikes or 'wasting time'. Im not in favor nor against it but it really has causes a lot of problems for the students, since most of the finals have been moved to January, which is great -.-
But still, I really enjoyed my time there, I feel really happy now. Its a like a totally different world, youll see of every type of people there!|||well, if you want close to luquillo i suggest the interamerican univesity in fajardo. if you want the best education in puerto rico go to any of the upr campuses. i don't recommend interamerican, way too pricy and what you'll get is mediocre professors and learning experiences. Report Abuse
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Mexican culture seems to be very cherished throughout Latin America. All Latinos I've met regardless of nationality listen to Mexican music like the Tigres del Notre, are familiar with Vicente Fernandez, love Mexican food, watch Mexican novelas, etc. Is this also true for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.|||I can't speak for Dom. Rep., but I do know they like Mexico and Mexicans very much in Puerto Rico. A Mexican friend of mine moved there many years ago and she dances in a folkloric ballet that performs only Mexican dances and is very popular over there -- they are often invited in TV shows and stuff. And of course not all of the dancers are mexican...... so it looks like PR girls love Mexican typical dances, which makes me very proud and glad!|||In our case is different, at least in the music. Is not common to see a puertorican listening to mexican music. And I love the """mexican""" food that we have, but actually is not mexican food is texan food, like Taco Bell, Taco Maker. And there a lot of ppl who likes the "novelas", cuz almost all the "novelas" are mexicans. We are more "mexicanized" in the TV programming, because almost all the channels the programming are from mexicans, like Univision, Telemundo, etc.|||Well, not really. I live in Puerto Rico and we don't listen to mexican music, we hear salsa and american music. We do see mexican soaps and eat your foods. we also know of your culture and think Mexico is a very beautiful country. I really don't know about Dominican Republic, but I think they have there own music too which is the merengue. This goes to all latin countries Spain, Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Argentina and ect.......|||Well I can talk about Puerto Rico. I can tell you that back when Mexico and Puerto Rico were part of Spain the interchange of our cultures was big since the "situado" which it was the payment for the soldier, used to come to Puerto Rico from New Spain, Mexico. Back then many people that were "law offenders" in Mexico were sent to Puerto Rico and once they have finish their punishment they didn't go back to Mexico, this for different reasons and they decided to stay here. Here's a town were the population of Mexicans was so big that the patron Virgin is the Virgen de Guadalupe, Guadalupe's Virgin, and that's the city of Ponce. We call still calling "peso" to the American dollar. The Mexican novelas are well seen here in the island and some of the music too as the Vicente Fern谩ndez, Marco Antonio Mu帽iz, Pedro Infante among others. In comedia every body knows Cantinflas (Mario Moreno), Roberto G贸mez Bola帽os (Chespirito), Ram贸n Valdez, Carlos Villagran Pirolo, Ra煤l "Chato" Padilla, Maria Anonienta De lAs Nieves (LA Chilindrina), El Loco Valdez, Capulina, Florinda Mesa, Angelines Fern谩ndez, Edgar Vivar ,etc. Actually many people of my generation grew up watching El Chavo Del Ocho and El Chapulin Colorado. back to the 50's and the 60's there was a nice exchange among Puerto Rico and Mexico were many movies from both countries were film among Puerto Rico and Mexico with actors and actresses from both countries. I remember this movie were Cantiflas was acting as a doctor and one of the characters was played by the Puerto Rican actor-comedian Miguel Angel Alvarez, known as Johnny El Men. About the kind of music played by Los Tigres Del Norte as la "quebradita" and "rancheras" that music is not heard here, the "rancheras has a little fans, but you can't say is a big hit. We have heard about it in the local channel 11, which in the Mexican brand Univisi贸n. The Maricahis music is heard in Mexican restaurants or if you contract a group of Marichis for your activity, but is not played in the radio. You won't hear the "Lor Tigres Del Norte" in the local radio either. The Mexican community in Puerto Rico is big and I bet there's a Mexican restaurant in almost every city of town. The best fights in the world of boxing have been characterized by Puerto Rican and Mexicans boxers as Wilfredo G贸mez and Salvador S谩nchez (R.I.P.), Oscar De La Hoya, whom I don't consider Mexican due is American, and F茅lix "Tito" Trinidad. The code of the Mexican ARMY was developed by a Puerto Rican. As you can see we have had ex changed our cultures openly.|||Ok, this is my personal opinion on this question from my experiences. I know people are familiar with Mexican music or artist. But the music you really hear is reggaeton, salsa, merengue and bachata. I know that people might get mariachi bands for special occasions or buy music from artist that are Mexican, but it is not music you hear on a daily basis.
The novelas that are shown in Puerto Rico are a variety of nationalities. What a person likes will be up to their personal preference. I personally don't watch Spanish novelas.
Since I have lived in Chicago and have had real Mexican food, I can say that the Mexican food they serve in PR is not real Mexican food. I have tired so many places and until I found one restaurant Taco Bell was the closet to Mexican food on the island of PR. A lot of Puerto Ricans do not like spicy food, I do..lol. Even in the grocery store you can not get that much Mexican ingredients. Corn tortillas suck here, you heat them up and they are still hard. You can not find chorizo, chihuahua cheese, queso fresco, carne al pastor, haas avocados and so much more. I can tell you the first taco I had in PR was on a flour tortilla and was filled with mashed potatoes and had shredded chicken on top and that was it. It was ok, but not what I was expecting at all. They didn't even have cheese, lettuce or tomato..lol. I can't wait to go back to Chicago to have real Mexican food (I am pregnant so these cravings don't help..lol) Oh forgot to say the first time you can't even buy arrachera here at all. They have what is called churrasco and it is much thicker than arrachera.
But, I would say that the Mexican culture is welcomed and Puerto Ricans really enjoy the Mexican culture. Just like any other nationality Puerto Ricans enjoy food all types of food, music and TV shows. Just like I know that Mexicans love Puerto Rican food and music. But hopefully that gives you a better understanding. I can't not say anything about the DR though, sorry.
I'm going to Puerto Rico to visit family and I need to have some fun. And are they 18+ clubs?|||Cafe Nova Ley (Mayaguez)
Ultra (Mayaguez)
There are a lot in Cabo Rojo too, but I don't know the names.
Yes, you have to be 18 or older. But at least in Nova Ley they don't ask for ID.|||Puerto Rico Gay Clubs and Resources
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I keep hearing the derogatory term "Latino" and "Latina" thrown around all too often to refer to Hispanics. Today, someone mentioned at a conference, that calling people from Puerto Rico a Boricua is perfectly acceptable. Is this true or just another cultural insult brought on by ignorance and populated by the media?|||We call ourselves and each other "boricua", which comes from the word "Borik茅n" (also Borinquen) which is what the natives said the country was called when the Spanish arrived. It's alright to call a Puerto Rican "boricua" because it's not a derogatory term like...others are. And hey, if you happen to say it in Puerto Rico with that tourist accent we'll probably smile, it means you did a nice vocabulary research on us.|||Yo soy Boricua :D . Report Abuse
|||yes, perfectly fine and not disrespectful
actually puerto ricans, especially the one living in the island refer to themselves as boricuas
help me?|||it is like the way cubans refer to themselves as cubanos or the way domincans refer to themselves as dominicanos|||It's perfectly fine. They call them selfs boricuas. Listen to their songs (wisin y Yandel) other latin artist use it to.|||I think that is what they call themselves. You might want to just stick to calling them Puerto Ricans.|||It's proper to call them Puerto Rican.|||That's what PRs refer to themselves... unless your latino I don't think they'd mind.
My family of 5 (2 adults and 3 girls in their 20's) are planning a trip to Puerto Rico in August. Where would you recommend we go snorkeling? We are planning to stay in Isle Verde. Should we go on our own or should we go on a tour?|||Isla Verde is a great area to stay at, but its not the best for snorkeling. The best snorkeling can be found of the east coast town of Fajardo. There are 2 islands named Culebra & Vieques that have great snorkeling conditions. You can take a cheap ferry ride from Fajardo. Also the smaller cays of Palomintio & Icacos have great snorkeling but there are not ferries, you can pay a boater to take you over.
Culebra:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JKRphJf40dA
Vieques:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dNCwaDAjrdE
Also on the south coast of PR, playa la parguera near Ponce/Guanica has good snorkeling & you dont need to take a boat. You can rent equipment right on the beach. Or if you would like to take a boat off the coast, then caja de muertos island off the coast of Ponce is nice too. & off the west coast town of Rincon is Desecheo island with nice snorkeling conditions. I think if you guys are experienced snorkelers then you can go alone, otherwise I would go with a group. Goodluck :)
Parguera:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3FCPBrONU6I
Desecheo(diving):
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BNKKPrzu4O8
---------------|||The island of Desecheo, on the west coast of Puerto Rico, supposedly has the best sites for snorkelling. You can catch a boat in Hormigueros, which is a picturesque small town in the south-western tip of Puerto Rico. Other beautiful places for snorkelling is Soni beach in Culebra, you can get a ferry ride there from Fajardo, on the east coast, for about 3 to 5 dollars. If you`re going to stay in Isla Verde ask at your hotel if they have tours to Culebra. If you want you can also rent a car and drive there. As long as you stay around the coastline the highways are easy to manage. If you`re adventurous you can drive across the mountains to the south and save about 1 hour on the trip, instead of driving around the coastline. The city of Ponce, in the southern coast, has some good snorkelling places at the little island of Caja De Muerto. There are also good places in Salinas and Guanica. If you have time, the islands of St. Thomas and St. John have beautiful sites for snorkelling. Overall I recomend the island of Desecheo, because I have heard from many people that it`s one of the most beautiful sites for snorkelling in the world. If you decide to rent a car do so through the Internet and pick it up at the airport and look-out for any hidden costs such as insurance. Also be aware that August is hurricane season and the ocean may be rough for snorkelling, that is depending on any hurricane activity. Good luck on your trip and welcome to the island.|||La Parguera is in Lajas, its the best place to snorkel, there's a gazillion keys and tons of marine wildlife. If you like to scuba dive, this place is for you, the deepest you can get in Parguera is about 40ft deep, you can see the dolphins, and the barracudas. If you go further in Parguera, you get to La Pared, which is a well known drop, of about 600ft deep, and if you like sharks, you'll surely have close encounters with Tiger sharks. Overall, La Parguera is a great place, there's a lot of local hostels, and there's equipment rents, boats for rent and great food. A weekend in Parguera is just plain perfect.|||Flamenco Beach in Culebra...you have to take a Ferry...
or Guilligan and Ballena Island in Guanica the South of Puerto Rico.
www.welcome.topuertorico.com
www.gotopuertorico.com|||the island of culebra on the east coast
you can go on a boat for like $5 or you can go on a little aeroplane for like $50
they have great beaches and snorkling areas|||well i live in puerto rico but theres nothing for me to say because nena has said everything you need to know
I want to go live where mi grand parents r from . How much would it be to get q plane ticket to puerto Rico ? Is it expensive there ?|||It depends on where you are moving from. Use http://www.salary.com/salary/index.asp to check. I did a comparison from Orlando, FL to San Juan, PR. This is what I got, PR is 7% lower in Cost of Living, but then it is 22% lower in salary. This is not really representative either. I live in California and my experience is that PR, given the lower salaries, is as expensive as CA.|||You can find a nice apartment for $600 per month and add about that much again for food and travel.. so $1200 to $1500 per month.
Try CRAIGSLIST to find a place to stay.. you can usually find some great bargains there.
We are considering a trip to Puerto Rico, but my wife has an immense terror of cockroaches. Especially the big flying type... What we want to know is the type of cockroaches in Puerto Rico, and more importantly, how often and where do you see them.|||I live here and there are cockroaches. The hotels, restaurants are clear of them, but they are a problem in many areas. The country, densspopulated communities are full of them. The come from tiny size to large and they do fly. Of many of the restaurants that I have visited in Old San Juan and Condado, I have not seen any nor rats or mice either due to constant inspections. But sincerly, they exist.|||I saw more roaches in atlanta in one year than in PR in the 22 years I lived there! :-) Report Abuse
|||I'm from NYC so incomparision In Puerto Rico they do not have a roach problem.. like any where else when it rains you might see a water bug which flys but does no harm, it might be by the trash, in a laundry room or out by a damp hall but they do not increase and rarely see one. Report Abuse
|||I've live in NYC, Philadelphia, Florida, Guyana and Puerto Rico the worst place was in Philadelphia plus I've been all over the big island and small ones i haven't seen any invasion of them you probably wont see them at all they do fly all over and are big Report Abuse
|||I agree with the rest i also am from there and no its not a problem unless you are not clean. that is what they like! also remember that you are on tropical islands no matter where u go there gonna be somewhere. G/L i hope u decide to go there its beautiful!|||as far as i know puerto rico doesnt have a problem about roaches.
i lived in puerto rico 10 years, im 15 now.
i just came back from PR 2 days ago and while i was there i didnt see any.
i only saw about 3 roaches when i lived there and only at night, in the street, and next to trash cans.
so if ur planning on going to a major city i dont think you will see any roaches. =]|||I guess it depends where are You going...Hotel or Relatives house ..You won't see Roaches...country side outdoors...well maybe you 'll see common bugs...|||my husband and I went to Puerto Rica 6 month ago and we did not see any roaches ..so I dont think you are going to have a problem ...Puerto Rico is Beautiful enjoy your adventure . we went to Puerto Rico prior to retirement and we travel all over and we just retired in COSTA RICA and we are loving it ...... you should visit on your next vacation and tell your wife no roaches in Costa Rica .|||Oh God !! I hate them too ... I'm not only scared Im TERRIFIED of them !!! Specially the flying ones !!!\
Anyways ... Thank God ... we dont have a Problem with them over here in PR but if u do decide to go to the Ghetto side of PR or stay in a very country area then u might want to be pretty neat in your cleaning and use an insecticide like the other guy said!
=o) Hope this helps and Have a Nice Trip !!! =o)|||I traveled to Puerto Rico numerous time and never encountered one. You will most likely see roaches in New York City before seeing one in Puerto Rico.
Now if you are taking a vacation to a ghetto spot in PR, then most likely you will see them.|||Puerto Rico does have cochroaches, but they dont have a roach problem at all. The type of cochroach is similar to the american cochroach or palmetto bug.
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They are big and ugly but you probably will not see even one. These are not the infesting type of roaches you see in some parts of the US. They do not live in packs of thousands inside walls. You might see one walking on an outdoor patio or outside usually around tash cans or occasionally one will get inside, but thats it. Tell your wife not to think about bugs, b/c PR has a very low bug population in comparison to most places.Puerto Rico is beautiful & you will both love it. ENJOY!|||Not an expert of cockroaches but we have a few species, different colors and sizes, and some of those do fly. Probably the cockroaches are as scarred from your wife as she of them.
If you maintain your house (specially the kitchen) clean and use common insecticides (Raid for example) you will be fine. Also you may want to contract a pest control service to perform pest control once a month.
Now, if you are comming for a trip only, and stay in a hotel, you may only would see a cockroach if walking by the streets near a large garbage dumpster at the back of a restaurant.
Would it be safe to travel from Miami to Puerto Rico with my 3 month old? In Miami I have central air conditioning, windows are closed etc and in Puerto Rico there is no a/c and windows are open constantly, and higher risk of getting bitten by mosquitos. Could this drastic environmental change be too much too soon for my baby?|||I doubt it.|||The heat is hard on a baby, but I would be concerned about the bug bites, mosquitos can be deadly these days. Using things like Off on a baby isn't good either so I would put the trip off if it were me and my child.|||Your best bet would be to check with your doctor, however there are some conditions you may want to consider. The heat can at times become oppressive, especially in the Southern regions around Ponce. Fire ants, mosquitos and other biting insects can cause trouble and it is good to avoid the uncut portions of yards.|||In PR we do have a/c, most of the places have them. I'm infact right now in a room with the a/c turned on. Anyways I don't think it's a lot of a difference, I would me more concerned about traveling in an airplane with a 3 month old, there are lots of germs because the air gets thinner at the altitude planes fly. Sometimes we get affected by Sahara dessert dust in the air but right now it's not a problem. It's very hot over here so bring fresh clothes but at the same time which protects him/her from mosquitos.
Have a safe trip, good luck!
Puerto Rico looks smaller than Brooklyn and had like a gajillion provinces and cities smushed together, how is this possible?
How many hours would it take to drive from one side of puerto rico to another? 1 hour? 2 hours? What's to explore on such a small island?|||A day to a day an a half if you're circling the island and can only hang for 10hrs straight driving, but straight north to south an hour to 1 1/2 hrs. West to east 4 but 3 the opposite way, oddly LoL.|||Puerto Rico divisions are not provinces. They are called municipalities "municipios", they are cities and towns.
All around? Like driving along the north coast to the west, cross westyern side to the souith, cross the south heading east, crossing east side to the north and ending were the trip started? A non stop trip (no traffic lights, not counting stopping for lunch or anything) would take like nine hours.
From one side to another?
* Well North to south, San Juan to Ponce, would be like one hour (non stop) through the expressway. Any other route will require more time.
* East to West will take like 3.5 to 4 hours (non-stop).
Now to "explore" an island takes longer than just driving around without stoping. Time required will depend on what you define by exploring. Do your "exploring" include:
* Stoping to get pictures?
* Sightseeing?
* Visit a musseum or historical site?
* If exploring a river or beach, does it include get in the water and swin a bit?
* Eating?|||It takes from 3 1/2 to 4 hours to go from the East Coast to the West Coast.|||Probably 4 hours|||it depends which direction you are going... PR is 100 miles long and 35 miles wide so not too long...
I am told that tomatoes do not grow well in Puerto Rico. I wonder if it is due to the climate. If it is the climate, then there must be a variety that thrives in the PR climate. Would love to know if there is one.|||Try this. First of all dig a hole about 6 omches deep and then in the hole mix 1/s of the dirt you took out, with 1 cup of bone meal and water to make a thick paste about the consistency of thick pancake batter. Put the plant right into this mixture and then fill the hole with the remaining dirt. Then using dry organic matter cover the ground surrounding the plant with a layer about two inches thick and during the life of the plant keep the area under the plant covered thusly. The bone meal will be great for plant growth and many fruits and the ground covering will keep the ground moist and preserve water and will also lhe bottom layers of it will rot into the soil and also keep weeds down. This should give you a great plant.|||It might be the salt? You might have to grow them over the winter when it's a little cooler...
I'm planning to go to Puerto Rico and I want some advice on the best places to visit.
(note: Please dont recommend beaches. I'm from the Philippines and Im sick and tired of beaches)
Thanks.|||Puerto Rico is quite diverse with beaches as only one of the attractions. Personally my favorite thing to do in PR is go to the mountains.
On the east side of PR is the El Yunque rain forest, with abundant hiking and amazing views it makes a great day trip.
Near the town of Utuado, a central mountain town that's easy to find due to a highway that goes there, is a cave called Cueva Ventana. All you need is sneakers and a flashlight for this day trip. The hike isn't far, but when you get to the window that looks out over the vally at the end it's worth it. This site is tops for info with directions, makes it really easy to get there http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/cueva-鈥?/a>
If you do the cave on the weekend right near there is the Dos Bocas lake, a launch takes you out to local restaurants on the lake. It's a lovely place, and the food is authentic and delicious http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/lago-d鈥?/a>
Also near Utuado is a tubing adventure that takes you down a river and through a cave on the Rio Tamano http://www.tanamacavetubingpr.com/index.鈥?/a>
In Orocovis is the new Toro Verde adventure park. http://toroverdepr.com/Toro_Verde/Home.h鈥?/a>
The Caverns at Rio Camuy, one of the worlds largest river cave systems a must see. http://www.whattodoinpr.com/camuy.html
And if you really love adventure there is a tour of the system that is for the adventurous at heart. It's top rated by National Geographic Travel Magazine as well as the NY times. See for yourself http://www.puertoricoexplore.com/Detail/鈥?/a>
Don't forget the usual stuff like Guavate, for the traditional Lechon http://www.puertoricodaytrips.com/guavat鈥?/a>
And Old San Juan and the Rum Factory|||If you don't mind mountains, forests or other water places excluding beaches there are some:
-Monte del Estado, southwest
-El Faro Cabo Rojo, southwest (there is a beach but you don't have to go there, there are some beautiful cliffs with a lighthouse you can enjoy a wonderful of the Caribbean, I don't know if there are those in the Philippines
-Camuy Caverns
-Arecibo Observatory
-El Morro
-El Yunque Rain Forest
-Salto de Dona Juana, south
-Bosque Seco (Dry Forest), southwest
-Jardin Botanico (Botanical Garden) in Caguas, center-east|||El Yunque National Forest, Old San Juan, Guanica Dry Forest, Camuy Cave and Cueva Ventana, Ponce, Culebra, Vieques
I would at least recommend visiting Playa Flamenco on Culebra. It's nothing like Phillipene beaches.|||Culebra
Bicardi rum factory
El morro
Castle cristoball|||I think the capital city|||These are the top three: http://hubpages.com/hub/puertoricoisthep鈥?/a>
Me and a group of family members (9 People) want to go to a beach resort in Guanica, PR which is close to Ponce, Puerto Rico (Pretty far from San Juan.) Any places we should avoid??? I've never gone traveling to the Caribbean and i was worried if there were any dangerous places. THANKS!|||You will be in a great area that is not ridden with traditional urban crime. Puerto Rico has public housing developments (like those in the U.S.) and they are called "caserios". Stay away from places like that and you'll be fine. Since you'll be spending most of your time away from San Juan (where there is a lot of crime as like any large urban metropolis) you will be ok,|||I agree that P.R. is a safe state. The only place you should avoid is la Perla in S.J. unless you want to get high. Report Abuse
|||uhhh puerto rico is not safe, i would know im puerto rican. so what are u guys talking about lol Report Abuse
|||Puerto Rico is not safe, much less for Puerto Ricans. Crime is not just between drug lords, but againts anyone who is in the way. However, Old San Juan is very safe for tourists and locals alike, even though it has a big amount of homeless people. La Perla, in Old San Juan, is a place to avoid. Report Abuse
|||Puerto Rico is a safe island. As a tourist you will be safe. The crime related activity is usually among drug dealers not tourist. I would recommend that you dont wear fancy jewlery but besides that you will be safe. Dont forget to visit San German and Rincon. There are beautiful towns in the west side of the island.|||You should not be scared of touring around in Puerto Rico it is a safe place to be, but La Perla is definitely not a good place to go near by.|||You should really avoid a place called "La Perla", it is in San Juan it's so bad that even cops can't get in there! Avoid getting lost at night because chances are that you might not find help and always lock your doors! I Hope I helped!!
Me and a couple of friends are planning on a vacation to Puerto Rico for 6 days. We are having troubles in planning a itinerary. We all want to do all sorts of activities like scuba diving and all and also maybe do bio-tours. Anybody who lives there or has been on a vacation and can give a real good idea would be greatly appreciated.|||We took a day to explore old San Juan and the forts (El Morro and San Cristobal). We also took a day to hike in El Yunque (the rainforest). We didn't get to go to Vieques or Culebra but I heard they're supposed to be really nice. On Vieques they've got Mosquito Bay which is a bioluminescent bay, at night the water looks like it's glowing. I've seen pictures and it looks amazing. There are places to do that in PR proper (like Fajardo), but supposedly the one in Vieques is the best.
You might also be interested in going to Camuy Caverns.|||I would visit the bacardi factory, old san juan, the night life at isla verde and el yunque rainforest or catch a boat to culebra island it has the second most beautiful water in the world. the fare is abot 3 dollers per person and you can cath it from farjardo. very beautiful place and great food. Report Abuse
I am a black female moving from the U.S to San Juan, Puerto Rico to persue my career in massage therapy. I need to know the requirements and pay for massage therapist in Puerto Rico. I am also looking for a houses or apartments that are furnished with uilities included. What would be good web sites to research that?|||Requirements are none. The issue here - are you licensed or it is a pleasure massage. The massage business in PR is booming but in the wrong way.....prostitution is illegal and men/women have established massage parlors as a front for their prostitution business...so watch out.
To research pay and apartments, I would recommend:
For job and pay - search in your browser Empleos Puerto Rico and search the sites.
For rentals - search WWW.CLASIFICADOSONLINE.COM|||My friend is a masseuse in Puerto Rico and he informed me that there is no license required to practice on the island. If you wish to work at a hotel or resort, they prefer some certification from an accredited health institute before they allow you to work there.
What is the pendant from puerto rico that keeps evil away?
What is the pendant from puerto rico that keeps evil away?
my dad said we had one, my aunt sent me and my sister one from puerto rico when we were babies.
my dad can't find them but he said they look like a fist.
i was wondering if some one could give me pictures of what it looks like or if your puerto rican if you have one?|||(YES); there Is a pendant from puerto rico that keeps evil away according to "Some" Sources !|||I am Puertorrican and, although I don't have one, my mom knows about it. In Spanish it is "manita de azabache" (I don't know well how it is spelled). There's possibly others, but I am not familiar with names. This question is old, I know, but I thought about answering it. Report Abuse
|||http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=manita+de+azabache#focal=49c4aa8e393b7f6d841a25a9e6231ddf&furl=http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh177/Chooleta/New%20York%20City/WEB20PIC20NEW19a20975.jpg
thats a link where you can find a pic of that charm. Report Abuse
|||just wanted to add, manitas de azabache are usually used only on babies Report Abuse
|||i think i ate it o.o
My children were both home schooled in Puerto Rico. They were in 2nd grade and kindergarten. There are no laws about homeschooling in Puerto Rico, but now we are moving back to Panama City, Florida. What are the procedures for getting them back into public schools? They both followed the curriculum in Puerto Rico, and had text books.|||Under Florida law you will have to contact the school for which you are zoned to start the enrollment process. They will test your children to figure out what grade the school thinks they should be in. The test results will determine placement.
http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/Flori鈥?/a>
My boyfriend, who is brazilian, wants to move to Puerto Rico and work there. He is a radiology technician and he speaks Spanish fluently. What does he need to do to work as a radiology technician in Puerto Rico. Does he need a work visa? Can he go and take the certification test in Puerto Rico to receive a license there?|||Puerto Rico is part of the USA, so he will need whatever documentation that he would need to work in the US. Its great he speaks Spanish because it would be very difficult without it|||brazilians in puerto rico??? its rare because brazil and puerto rico kinda look the same and have almost the same system. why would a brazilian would move to a place that its identical to brazilian life, usually brazilians will move to a place with a better system and more jobs. Puerto Rico its hard to find a job unless you have lots of experience and study for a miserable pay, for that struggle its best he moves to the united states of america or canada which is better to find a job. Puerto Rico its very slow system and the porcessing of visa and everything is frustrating for a immigrant. I think he better see what other options there is other than Puerto Rico. Usually you find a great job if you know someone that can get you the job faster. He will have a hard time...believe me Im puerto rican and I have a hard time myself getting a job over there.|||He will need an US work visa to work in PR. And yes, he can come to take the certification here.
There are thousands of illegal immigrants entering through Puerto Rico, do you think now that the status of Puerto Rico should be defined??? Local news in the island are constantly covering this issue of illegal immigrants in Puerto Rico.|||Illegals wanted to Puerto Rico with a future plan of coming to USA. Immigration must be regulated to curb illegals from entering the borders.|||I agree with Waldo. We should do something about all the problems. Report Abuse
|||Wilfred --- "the similarities of a Puerto Rican and a Dominican" -- are you serioius??? Report Abuse
|||they are nothing alike puerto ricans kick *** Report Abuse
|||Give it another 20 years and i assure you this "territory" will be a U.S. state....losing all their so called roots officially ...aka banana oreos spics etc lolol Report Abuse
|||One thing has nothing to do with the other. Illegal immigration is happening everywhere. It happens in Texas, Arizona, Florida, New York, all fifty states but especially in the Border States. Puerto Rico counts with the same resources to prevent illegal immigration since the agency in charge of preventing illegal immigration reports to the Federal Government, NOT to the local government. It might seem as higher or easier in Puerto Rico because the similarities of a Puertorrican and a Dominican but it is not. Thousands more cross the borders thru Mexico or Canada than flying from Puerto Rico.|||Puerto Rico is a U.S territory(of a sort), and they have many benefits that others don't because of that status. They(puerto Ricans) are not illegal. That there are illegals coming through P.R is a smudge on the U.S., because we have not been mindful of our immigration laws and enforcing them. This is not Puerto Rico's fault, nor would it help if they became a state, which by the way they may do in the future. Their government is bankrupt, and we use our dollars to bail them out. It comes up for a vote every so often if they would like to become a state. The vote has lately been very close, but as of now the vote is no.
I am fearing that Puerto Rico my families home land is about to be underwater in about 50 years. The government said that they are taking extreme measuring in trying to stop rising water in Puerto Rico by putting a wall around Puerto Rico.
Is this even possible?
If not can the united states allow all of them to settle there?|||The reason for constant floods during rain season and with the coasts is that the land is being dug up and mountains blown up to build malls, roads and hotels. The coasts are losing land because the sand of the beaches is being used by the miles to build new sky scrapers, hotels, homes and so on.
As for the center of the island where floods are nothing new, tearing down trees, breaking down mountains and destroying other natural resources causes the water ways to change it's course and since the rivers and streams are dissapprearing and there is no where the water can flow freely, so it spreads and floods.
This is a matter of stop digging out the sand on the beaches, and stop destroying the trees and mountains or in a few years Puerto Rico will be gone.|||I HOPE IT SINKS AND IM FROM P.R MYSELF ( AGUADILLA) I HATE THIS PLACE!!!! Report Abuse
|||OK I know you already have your best answer but just to let you know from an actual BORICUA who knows whats going on.The reason PR shore line in receding is because the waves breaking down the land not because of skyscrapper or any of that.O and they have had for many yrs already a wall of boulders Report Abuse
|||for many years and its to break the impact of the waves. If you have any more questions about PR or you want me to explain more. Email me at prprboricua@yahoo.com. It kind of gets to me when ppl say things that are not true w/out knowing about pr. Dont worry pr isnt going anywhere and it is part of Report Abuse
|||the U.S. so we can go back and forth anytime. If something were to happen its not a question everyone will be allowed to come to the states Report Abuse
|||It is very possible. no worries.|||Where do they live? I know in alot of places they are building major underground sewer systems & dams to help relieve the flooding waters.|||Greed has fueled your developers to destroy your country for a hand full of silver. Stop them now and save your land.
I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico..and I wanted to know where are all the hot spots and attractions? and how are the ladies down there?|||Firts of all here the ladies are hot very hot. The most beautiful ladies live in Puerto Rico. You will see it.
OK ABOUT HTE HOT SPOTS YOU CAN FIND IT THOSE WEBSITES THE OTHER PEOPLE TOLD YA, BUT SINCERELY YOU HAVE TO ASK A NORMAL PEOPLE IN PUERTO RICO. FIRST IN SAN JUAN THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN EL VIEJO SAN JUAN. ALSO YOU HAVE TO GO THE EL YUNQUE. THE BEST BEACHES ARE IN CULEBRA.
BUT IF YOU WANT TO EAT NICE FOD GO TO THE INNER PART OF THE ISLAND, SPECIALLY IN THE MUONTAINS. IN ADJUNTAS THERE IS A RESTAURANT CALL THE STAR LIGHT, THE FOOD THERE IS AWESOME. ALSO AT THE WESTERN PART YOU WILL FIND SOME GOOD PLACES TO EAT AND NICE BEACHES TOO. GO TO PONCE, RINCON, SURFERS LOVE RINCON. CABO ROJO HAVE NICE BEACHES SUCH AS COMBATE,BOQUERON.
ALSO YOU HAVE TO GO TO PINONES.
THE CAVERN AT CAMUY ARE BEAUTIFUL.
WELL PUERTO RICO IS A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND AND YOU FIND HOT SPOTS AND HOT LADIES EVERYWHERE, BUT DONT STAY IN SAN JUAN ONLY TRY TO TRAVEL AROUND THE ISLAND BECAUSE EVERY PART OF THE ISLAND HAVE ITS OWN ENCHANTMENT.
SO IF YOURE COMING BE PREPARE FOR A LOT OF ADVENTURES.|||Oh God. yo soy puertorique帽a and that wrong!
you will like to go to condado la concha. o la ventana. San Juan, the bars are awsome! lol Report Abuse
|||SEXY...everyone is sexy. Skinny, pretty, old, heavy, men, women, it doesn't matter they are all sexy. San Juan is a very beautiful place. Go somewhere where you can hit all the local beach clubs. Check out the Hard Rock there. They have a nice selection of bands who perform there from around the world. And, don't forget to walk along the beach in the evening under the moonlit sky. Romantico!!|||Some ideas:
Spend several hours exploring Old San Juan including El Morro, the Cathedral, Governors Mansion, San Juan Gate, Paseo La Princessa promenade. Eat somewhere like The Parrot Club, Tantra, Amadeus, Aquaviva, Dragonfly of the Tapas bar in El Convento,
Drive to El Yunque rainforest then have lunch at Luquillo beach at the kiosks.
Travel south to Ponce
Possibly do a day trip by ferry to Culebra
Enjoy the culture and taste the great food.
More ideas here:
http://www.visit-the-coqui.com and www.frommers.com and www.roughguide.com|||Educated...Sexy and Fun..Hot Spots...Se帽or Frogs in Old San Juan...Denvo in Country Club (carolina)
check these sites for things to Do..
www.welcometopuertorico.org
www.gotopuertorico.com
www.puertoricoWOW.com
www.WEPA.com
http://travelandsports.com/quepasa/
what kinds of foods do people eat in Puerto Rico, remember it's for a school project so try to get me a link or something.
thanks in advance|||PR's most famous dish is MOFONGO: good info & recipes
http://www.elagasse.com/mofongo.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mofongo
http://www.elboricua.com/recipes.html
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/cocina/
http://www.ricanrecipes.com/
http://www.elcolmadito.com/USRecipesengl鈥?/a>|||They eat lots of cheesy foods i would no i am from there Report Abuse
|||We eat, mofongo, arroz con habichuelas, alcapurria, carne guisada , theres a whole bunch of foods we eat.. here's a link to help out.. But there's alottttt of food we like cooking. Especially starting this month through new years. :)
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/culture/foodrink.shtml Report Abuse
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