Coastline view
La Perla (The Pearl)
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
See a closer view HERE
(Description from Wikipedia)
La Perla is a slum neighborhood outside of the northern historic city wall of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, stretching about 600 meters along the rocky Atlantic coast immediately east of the Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery and down the slope from (north of) Calle Norzagaray.
La Perla was established in the late 19th century. Initially, the area was the site of a slaughterhouse because the law required them - as well as cemeteries - to be established away from the main community center; in this case, outside the city walls. Some time later, farmers and workers started living around the slaughterhouse and established their houses there.
In spite of its amazing oceanfront location (in most cities such properties would be home to the wealthiest individuals), in recent years La Perla has become more known because of the high rate of illegal drug trafficking and crime.
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runsanibel [deleted] 52 months ago | reply
Beautiful colors and seaside, but sounds like it's turned into a terrible drug area. Too bad, cause it's so lovely to look at and I would think to live by the sea would be wonderful, normally. Thanks for sharing.
MrSander 52 months ago | reply
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tobitone 52 months ago | reply
nice view and colours
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W&Ps Photos 44 months ago | reply
Good capture of a bad area.
Howard33 40 months ago | reply
And the cruise docks are on the other side of the peninsula? I've been there four times. Three times on cruise stops and once to begin a cruise. I'll be there to begin another cruise early next month.
The entrance of that harbor makes my imagination go wild. I can just see Spanish Galleons sailing in and out of there centuries ago.
artland 37 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called artland, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
bozenqa© 33 months ago | reply
Hi!
It is a very interesting capture. It has a very cool perspective and wonderful tones! I really like the framing and composition here. Well done.
Have a good day!
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coco♥rose 31 months ago | reply
Congratulations!
This is a wonderful shot!
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artland
fabulous view
riordanNH 28 months ago | reply
Searched for Sanibel Island(Sea Oats)and viewed this shot...incredible colors, vista.
Панкратов 27 months ago | reply
Красиво
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Harold. 26 months ago | reply
good shot!
Eduardo Segatto 26 months ago | reply
Lindo registro.
Milagrosa Films 23 months ago | reply
Ahhhh puerto rico, que bonita tierra. Esta foto tan colorida de la playa lo demuestra.
katularoon 20 months ago | reply
i stayed in la perla, it wasn't that bad
Francisco Aragão 14 months ago | reply
Lovely view and colors !!!
here is my world 14 months ago | reply
Beautiful colors
MGA66 13 months ago | reply
Nice pic.
LesMarCyd 10 months ago | reply
Fantastic shot! Where you on a boat?
Bakar_88 9 months ago | reply
Beautiful!
victor98_2001 8 months ago | reply
stunting shot