In addition to being the name of the barrio and district, Río Piedras (Piedras River) is also the name of a river that … See more

The area where Río Piedras is located today was previously settled by the Taíno, and archaeological sites have been uncovered nearby in Carolina. The town was founded as El Roble and officially recognized … See more

The flag of Río Piedras consists of a yellow cloth with a wavy blue stripe. The stripe has small white stones crossing it, and symbolizes the river that gave its name to the former town. The yellow background represents … See more

By 1948, Río Piedras had the following 12 urban barrios:
• Buen Consejo
• Capetillo
• El Cinco
• Gobernador Piñero… See more

Tourism spots in Río Piedras include:
• The Río Piedras campus of the University of Puerto Rico (and its theater, bell tower and museums)
• Casa de Cultura Ruth Hernández Torres, which is a cultural center… See more

Río Piedras first mayor was Juan de la Cruz in 1814. The last mayor of the municipality of Río Piedras was Ángeles Méndez de López Corver.
The Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabi… See more

Río Piedras is perhaps more known for being the site of the main campus of the University of Puerto Rico. Located in downtown Río Piedras, the university has more than 20,000 students enrolled and a faculty of m… See more