Backdrop for Justin Bieber's 'Despacito' video destroyed by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico --

Hurricane Maria also severely damaged a place that served as the backdrop for the hit music video "Despacito".

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It was shot in the Peria neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Raw video of Hurricane Maria as it makes landfall in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The area used to be known for crime and drugs, but it recently became a tourist hub.

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Video taken from San Juan shows the incredible force of Hurricane Maria, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in 85 years.

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