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the ruins after the January 2020 earthquake

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Guánica Lighthouse Ruins

Invading U.S. troops were first seen from this now-abandoned tower, leading to the Spanish-American War.
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A resilient tree that has survived for more than 700 years in Guánica Dry Forest.
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Antigua CORCO

Puerto Rico's once thriving oil company is now an abandoned wonderland of rusty steel.
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La Parguera

This beachside town is home to a diverse nature reserve, multiple cays, and one of the three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico.
11 miles from Guánica
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Casa Pueblo

This community-driven organization uses education and eco-friendly technology to protect the environment.
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Hacienda Buena Vista

This museum preserves the heyday of Puerto Rican coffee.
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Calle 25 de Enero

These red and black houses were awarded to the firefighters who saved their city from an enormous blaze.
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