La Perla (San Juan)

Puerto Rico / Bayamyn / Cataco / San Juan / Norzagaray Street
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Barrio La Perla (BAHR-ree-o lah PER-lah), neighborhood, NE P.R., N Old San Juan, on steep slope facing the Atlantic Ocean. Inner-city neighborhood made famous by Oscar Lewis’s “La vida.” Originally a squatter community. In spite of high unemployment and illegal drug trafficking, the community has significantly improved its living standards.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Perla,_San_Juan,_Puerto_Rico
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Coordinates:   18°28'7"N   66°6'56"W

Comments

  • In decades ago could be considered a high illicit drugs in community, but that has changed and anyone who visits the community what more can be certified and for the great work you are doing the community board in economic development in the community
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