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Río Piedras
This district is where the University of Puerto Rico’s main campus is located (since 1903). With over 25,000 students, this vibrant center for learning is the life of this area. At the heart of Río Piedras lies the Avenida José de Diego, a one-kilometer pedestrian street with stores and shops. The Río Piedras Plaza del Mercado (Marketplace) is the largest of its kind on the island and features a series of shops that offer goods and services. Avenida Ponce de León is popular with bookstores and small theaters and with students, faculty, and intellectuals in the community.