San Juan: Río Piedras
Home of the University of Puerto Rico and the exquisite Botanical Gardens. By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Río Piedras, the sector of San Juan which is just south of the Golden Mile banking district of Hato Rey, is perhaps best known as the heart and soul of Puerto Rico’s major institution of higher learning, the University of Puerto Rico and the botanical gardens.
Although there are significant branches throughout the Island, including one in Mayagüez (noted for its engineering graduates), the main campus of the UPR with its distinctive clock tower is located in Río Piedras.
A few miles up the road from the university ... (more)
787-281-7763 787-247-9076
Sicilia St. # 13 & San José.
An open air urban ecological setting, used as an aid to science studies. Laboratory, fish farm and butterfly pavilion on a 3,000 meter area that includes a forest, gardens and reservoir.
787-758-9957 787-942-4448 787-751-6808FX
Rt 1 at Rt 847.
The National Botanical Garden of Puerto Rico. Affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico. Collections of palms, heliconias and orchids in the south garden and collections of native and endangered plants on the north side.
787-763-3939 787-764-0000 787-763-4799FX
University of Puerto Rico, Ponce de León Ave.
The UPR museum represents a truly authentic Puerto Rican cultural legacy. The painting, print, and drawing collection presents a panoramic view of the development of Puerto Rican art from the 18th century to the present.
787-473-2273
10/04/2009 - 10/04/2009
University of Puerto Rico.
Jazz festival: International and local artist, two nights of jazz, art exhibitions, contemporary music, performances and others at the Grand Theater of the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras, San Juan. Next to the train station.
787-767-2000 787-767-9199FX
02/23/2009 - 02/23/2009
Finishes at the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge. www.worldbest10k.com
A full weekend of sport activities. Join top runners from all over the world and run or walk the 10K course starting at the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge in San Juan. World's best prizes for a 10k race: $400,000 in total.
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