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Las Piedras

Las Piedras is a municipality in east Puerto Rico located in the center region of the island, north of Yabucoa; south of Canóvanas and Río Grande; east of Juncos and San Lorenzo; and west of Naguabo and Humacao. Las Piedras is spread over 7 wards and Las Piedras Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Las Piedras, being a colorful town, has many natural attractions such as "La Cueva del Indio" which is a place that has original Indian playgrounds, caves and paintings that denote some characteristics of the ancient island's natives. Las Piedras is located about 45 minutes from San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital and 5 minutes from Palmas del Mar, Humacao which is one of the biggest resorts in the Caribbean.

Tourism

Landmarks and places of interest

Monte del Retiro (Archeological site)(787)205-3955
Artesanial Walk
Del Indio Cavern
Francisco Negrón Park
Las Piedras Historic Museum
Panoramic Route 917

Festivals and events

Güiro Festival - March
Typical Cultural Festival - April
Cross Festivities - May
Youngster's Festivities - July
Typical Festival - September
Pork Festival - November
Patron Festivities - December

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