Río Grande de Arecibo

The Río Grande de Arecibo is a river of . The Arecibo River is the fourth longest and second largest in discharge in Puerto Rico, after the .
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in Puerto Rico
  • Also known as: Abacoa”, “Abacoa River”, “Arecibo River”, and “Rio Grande de Arecibo

Places of Interest

Highlights include Paseo Víctor Rojas and Casa Ulanga.

Park
, also known as El Fuerte or Paseo de Damas, in , was built in 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, and on the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones in 2000.

Historic building
, also known as the former Superior Court of Arecibo, is a historic building located at 7 Gonzalo Marín Street in the of the municipality of .

Church
The Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle is the Roman Catholic cathedral of , and the seat of the Diocese of Arecibo since its establishment in 1960.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bajadero.

Quarter
is a community in the municipality of . Its population in 2010 was 3,710. Three barrios border each other and each contains a section of the community. is situated 5 km southeast of Río Grande de Arecibo.

Río Grande de Arecibo

Latitude
18.47272° or 18° 28′ 22″ north
Longitude
-66.71045° or 66° 42′ 38″ west
Elevation
3 metres (10 feet)
Open location code
77CMF7FQ+3R
Geo­Names ID
4565077
Wiki­data ID
Q9071804
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Venetian—“Río Grande de Arecibo” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Marina and Santa Bárbara.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Plaza el Fuerte Victor Rojas and Cancha Lincoln.

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