Río Grande
The Río Grande is a river of Puerto Rico.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Aguada, Puerto Rico
- Also known as: “Grande River” and “Rio Grande”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Boiling Nuclear Superheater Reactor Facility and Point Jiguero Light.
Boiling Nuclear Superheater Reactor Facility
The Boiling Nuclear Superheater Reactor Facility, also known to the locals as "Domes", or formally as Museo Tecnologico BONUS Dr. Modesto Iriarte, is a decommissioned nuclear power plant in Rincón, Puerto Rico. Boiling Nuclear Superheater Reactor Facility is situated 3½ km west of Río Grande.Point Jiguero Light
Punta Higüero Light is a historic lighthouse located in the municipality of Rincón on the westernmost point, known as Punta Higüero, in the main island of Puerto Rico. Point Jiguero Light is situated 3½ km southwest of Río Grande.
Domes Beach
Beach
Domes Beach is on the northwest point of Puerto Rico, in Rincón and known for big wave surfing during the winter. It is also known as Lighthouse Beach and Maria's Beach. Domes Beach is situated 3½ km west of Río Grande.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rincón.
Rincón
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Rincón, the Town of Beautiful Sunsets, is in the Porta del Sol region of Puerto Rico, southwest of Aguadilla. Rincón, well known for its world-class surfing beaches, was the host of the World Surfing Championship in 1968.
Río Grande
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Aguada, Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Venetian—“Río Grande” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Río Grande”
- French: “Río Grande”
- Spanish: “Río Grande (Aguada, Puerto Rico)”
- Spanish: “Río Grande (Puerto Rico)”
- Spanish: “Río Grande”
- Venetian: “Río Grande”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Santoni and Matias.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Caño de Santi Ponce and Punta Gorda.
Porta del Sol: Must-Visit Destinations
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