Las Piedras is a town and municipality in the central eastern region of Puerto Rico, set inland about 25 miles from San Juan. It borders Yabucoa to the south, Canóvanas and Río Grande to the north, Juncos and San Lorenzo to the west, and Naguabo and Humacao to the east, and is organized into eight barrios including Las Piedras Pueblo.
Founded in 1793, the municipality covers 86 km² and has a population of approximately 35,180 as of 2020. It falls within the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area, tying it into the wider economic and commuting network of the island's capital region.
For visitorsVisitors passing through the central eastern region encounter a small inland town bordered by several other municipalities, including Humacao and Naguabo to the east.
For living hereResidents live in an inland municipality of about 35,180 people that is part of the greater San Juan metropolitan statistical area, offering proximity to both eastern and metro-area municipalities.Living in Las Piedras: rent, commute, schools & safety
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Parque Ceremonial La Cueva del Indio
archeological site
Parque Ceremonial La Cueva del Indio is an archeological site where indigenous people practiced religious ceremonies. Access is restricted, but guided tours can be arranged. The site holds archeological importance.