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Get to know Dorado

Dorado’s name means “golden” in Spanish and residents certainly treasure living in this beautiful town about 15 miles west of San Juan. Dorado is known for a resort-like lifestyle, with its beautiful, golden coast and three Robert Trent Jones–designed golf courses. The never-crowded beaches boast calm waters and soft sand, and plenty of palm trees for shade and relaxation. Dorado is also home to the Dorado Beach resort, which comprises a series of privately owned luxury villas and a Ritz-Carlton hotel. Dorado Beach was originally purchased by Alfred T. Livingston in 1905 to grow coconuts and grapefruits, before being bought by Laurance Rockefeller in 1955, who transformed it into one of the first eco-resorts. The resort had a grand re-opening in 2019, with completely renovated buildings and grounds, which were re-built after Hurricane Maria.

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Living in San Juan

The vibrant capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan, is the island’s biggest and most populous city. It’s a place where the past, the present, and the future sit side by side, and where 500-year-old forts are just blocks away from a brand-new, high-tech plaza. This is a city that loves joy—San Juan residents are known for their welcoming spirit and readiness to celebrate life. Whether San Juan is hosting an impromptu dance party or one of the city’s famous festivals, there’s always a sense of fun in the air. Thanks to its location on the coast, San Juan has a laid-back, beach town vibe that manages to co-exist with the city’s status as an urban capital. In some ways, San Juan resembles other major American metropolises, with a downtown financial district, trendy hipster neighborhoods, comfortable suburbs, and tourist hotspots. But it’s San Juan’s mix of beaches, multiple cultures, and Boricua pride that make the city unique.