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Salinas

Salinas is a municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama. Salinas is spread over 7 wards and Salinas Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).

It has long been a fishing spot for Puerto Ricans, known for its beaches, fish variety and the birthplace of the famous "mojito isleño".

Although Salinas doesn't have any commercial airports, there is a military training area there. Camp Santiago, which is Puerto Rico National Guard training center. Army National Guard, Air National Guard, State Guard, U.S. Army ROTC, U.S. Army Reserve & the U.S. Army conduct military training at Camp Santiago.

Salinas is also home to Miss Universe 2006, Zuleyka Rivera.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salinas,_Puerto_Rico

Recent city comments:

  • Aguirre Power Station, Salinas, Puerto Rico, Marc (guest) wrote 9 years ago:
    A massive blackout on September 21st, 2016 was caused by a fire that started at the Aguirre Power Station.
  • CSJMTC Range 20A, Pfc.juan del pueblo (guest) wrote 12 years ago:
    Berreta qualification range.
  • Salinas speedway, ura.ayala (guest) wrote 18 years ago:
    If you want to experience something unreal, you better check out Salinas speedway to see some of the fastest imports go head to head to define who is the quickest on the 1/4 mile race. Pure adrenaline and excitement awaits you. If you want to witness how unreal these cars compete and accelerate to the finish line, you have to visit Salinas speedway and see for your self.
18°0'45"N   66°15'15"W
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