Many Puerto Rican cuisines are extremely rich in flavor and have African, Spanish, and even American culinary influences. When dining out on the island, you will be exposed to a variety of Puerto Rican cuisines that will make your taste buds run wild due to the combination of creative flavors. Relocating to Puerto Rico and unsure of what types of cuisines you’ll be exposed to? Below are some popular Puerto Rican cuisines that can be found on the island.

Mofongo is a mash made of fried green plantains and pork cracklings. It is served either accompanying another meal and as a filling side dish or as an entree in itself. Stuffed mofongo is made with either steak, shrimp, seafood, chicken or vegetables. Although it isn’t the prettiest looking on a plate, it makes up for its look with its delicious and rich flavors.

Arroz con gandules translates to rice with pigeon peas. It is a very popular dish that contains mouthwatering flavors and seasonings. Pigeon peas are known to have a higher iron content than regular beans. When ordering arroz con gandules be sure to get the pegao, which is the crunchy, slightly burnt rice that sticks to the pot. This dish is especially popular during the Christmas season and on special occasions.

Lechon is roast suckling pig, which is a Puerto Rican tradition. This dish is served during family gatherings, holidays, and Sunday feasts. If you are a meat lover, then this dish is for you. The pig is usually accompanied by a starch such as potatoes.

Not a meat lover? Then chillo frito is the dish for you. Chillo frito is a simple dish that is made up of fried red snapper. The fish is recommended to be served whole because it keeps the meat tender and skin crunchy. Accompanying the red snapper is usually tostones, which is fried green plantains.

So researching Puerto Rican cuisines because you are thinking of relocating? Contact us today for your car shipment needs.

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Looking into moving to Puerto Rico? Have you been talking to family and friends about the relocation and unsure of what decision you should make? Moving to Puerto Rico is a huge decision, and there are many myths about the relocation. Below are some common myths about moving to Puerto Rico. If moving to Puerto Rico your dream, don’t let these myths stop you, after all, they are myths!

Inexpensive Cost of Living

The cost of living in Puerto Rico is actually more expensive than the general mainland of the United States. Of course, this depends where you are moving from. If you are moving from an already expensive city like New York or San Francisco or Boston, then this isn’t the case. In 1920, the Jones Act was established and required that all goods imported to Puerto Rico must be shipped to the United States first and then shipped to Puerto Rico by the United States transport. As a result, good are more expensive. Groceries are about 23% higher than mainland United States grocery stores and sales tax is 11.5%. However, unlike the United States, you do not have to pay property tax on primary residences and there are no taxes on passive income such as Social Security and retirement.

Water is Safe to Drink

Most people in Puerto Rico filter their water and/or drink bottled water. However, unlike most neighboring countries, the tap water is safe to drink.

Hurricanes All Year Round

While Puerto Rico does have a hurricane season, it is not all year round. For most of the year you can expect warm temperatures and an overall pleasant climate. However, due to its geographic location, Puerto Rico is prone to tropical storms. Hurricane season for Puerto Rico ranges from June to November. Peak hurricane season is usually in September.

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Come Visit us on March 14^th for the 2015 Florida Expo at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan.

The Florida Expo offers the opportunity to receive free information on how to successfully move to Florida. Each year thousands of Puerto Ricans relocate to Florida in hope for a brighter future. This expo will provide advice on what to expect, helpful moving tips and even offer job opportunities.

Door are open 9am-6pm.

Meet us at Booths #73 & #85!

We will be happy to give your more information on how to bring your vehicle with you to your new home in Florida!

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Con respeto al anuncio de la terminacion de Horizon Lines en Puerto Rico, nuestra compania continuará sus servicios! Todavia vamos a enviar desde y a Puerto Rico. Anunciaremos más información más tarde.

Gracias por su pacencia en este asunto!

-Puerto Rico Car Transport

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Orders are now being taken by Nissan dealer, Adriel Auto in the town of Toa Baja, west of San Juan. The Leaf is priced at about $33,500, which is higher than in the U.S.

A new law was just approved this past July to reimburse 100 percent of the import tariffs for every eligible new vehicle. For the Leaf, this is about at $7,000 or about 21 percent.

The law was made to promote environmentally friendly technologies.

Neither Chevrolet nor Tesla have officially sold there models in Puerto Rico. However tropical climates are ideal for electrified cars, and Nissan will be the first Electric vehicle available.

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The United Group of Automobile Importers, (known as GUIA), predicted that 2014 would be stable for auto sales in Puerto Rico.

2013 was a challenging year for the auto industry. Car sales dropped 11.3 percent in Puerto Rico. January of 2013 1,408 less units were sold compared to the same month in 2012.

GUIA is an organization that manages issues directly related to the automobile industry. GUIA members represent more than 96 percent of total new vehicle sales in Puerto Rico.

GUIA represents the automobile industry in Puerto Rico the organization is responsible for keeping the press and citizens informed about all topics pertaining the industry.

The group expressed their concerns over the effect of the national tax passed last year by the Treasury Department. GUIA said the additional tax will burden on the auto business altogether.

This year is predicted to increase in sales and be more stable than the rough past year the auto industry has had in Puerto Rico.

http://newsismybusiness.com/puerto-sales-stable/

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UPDATE – View live port gate cameras in real time. Get an inside look of the day to day operations from a birds eye view at the port.

Visit the live gate cam page to see what’s going on right now!

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