Río Grande

For other places with the same name, see Rio Grande (disambiguation).

Río Grande is a city in the Eastern Coast region of Puerto Rico founded in July 25, 1840 by Deriderio Brothers and Quilimaco Escobar.

Understand

Río Grande is at the foot of El Yunque, a huge rain forest which is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

See

• 1 Río Grande Pueblo (downtown Río Grande). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops.
  You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities. (updated Apr 2022)
• 2 El Yunque National Forest. Rainforest great for hiking, bird watching, and swimming in waterfalls. (updated Sep 2018)

Sleep

• Gran Melia Puerto Rico Resort, 1000 Coco Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 787 809 1770. 
• Villa Loma Sol, Carr 966 km 15.6, ☏ +1 787-408-5421. Boutique hotel on a 16-acre estate on a sunny hilltop in the foothills of El Yunque Rainforest. Includes 5 bedrooms and bathrooms, a pool with panoramic views, and a wrap-around porch with hammocks. 
• Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort, 6000 Rio Mar Blvd, toll-free: +1-877-636-0636. 

Go next

• Luquillo