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Rio Piedras a wonderful district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rio Piedras is well known for being the home of University of Puerto Rico's main campus. Rio Piedras was founded in 1714, but incorporated as a municipality only in 1951, when it became part of the capital city San Juan. Rio Piedras was known for many years under the name of El Roble, which has actually been the official name of the area when it was first settled. Then, it was changed for Rio Piedras to be named after the river that crossed its territory. Rio Piedras has a population of more than 332,300 residents and it includes itself more than 15 districts.

Top Attractions within Rio Piedras

Avenida Jose de Diego Street is one of the main streets of Rio Piedras. Here you will find numerous stores and shops and you can purchase anything you want. However, this is not the only Rio Piedras spot in which you can find an impressive number of shops. The Rio Piedras Plaza del Mercado is one of the largest marketplaces in the whole area, and it features an impressive number of shops.

Ponce de Leon Avenue is the Rio Piedras street on which you can find many cultural venues. Small theaters are located here, but also bookstores and restaurants, being considered the center of the intellectual life in Rio Piedras.

Marmalade Restaurant and Wine Bar is a spot that cannot be missed by visitors arriving in Rio Piedras. This is one of the most appreciated restaurants in the whole area and the foods here are amazingly delicious. If you want to eat international food, make sure to also visit Niche Restaurant, a place with a cozy atmosphere and the best services.

San Juan Botanical Garden is located in the proximity of Rio Piedras and this is such a beautiful natural venue that it would surely be a pity to not visit it. The collections here include an impressive number of plants, tropical and subtropical species, but within the garden you will also be able to admire some modern sculpture works.