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Puerto Rico Open, PGA TOUR
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Río Grande, the City of El Yunque
Where the rainforest meets the sea. Just 30 minutes from San Juan.
City of El Yunque
Welcome to Río Grande
Río Grande is the gateway to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System. It is also a coastal destination: miles of beaches, the río Espíritu Santo, four championship golf courses, and three of Puerto Rico’s leading resorts.
Above all, we are a community of hardworking, welcoming people, founded in 1840 and proud of our nine barrios. On this website, you will find your municipal government’s services and everything you need to live, visit, and invest in our city.
Río Grande in numbers
- Founded
- 1840
- Barrios
- 9
- Residents (2020 Census)
- 47,060
- From San Juan airport
- 30 min
- Championship golf courses
- 4
- Rooms across three resorts
- 1,100+
For residents
How can we help you today?
- Online paymentsComing soonBusiness license taxes, excise taxes, and other municipal payments.
- Request a serviceDebris removal, street lighting, and pothole repairs.
- Report an issueNon-emergency assistance and complaints.
- Río Grande Te Monta and TrolleysFree transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and errands.
- Citizen AssistanceGuidance and emergency assistance in the town center.
- Municipal Library17 computers, workshops, and study space, free of charge.
- Older adultsService centers, meals, and home care aides.
- Bids and public noticesDocuments and dates.
- Municipal directoryPhone numbers and hours for each office.
Discover
From the peak of El Yunque to the Atlantic shore
El Yunque
Waterfalls, observation towers, and trails among giant ferns. The forest’s main entrance is here, on PR-191.
Plan your visit
Beaches and river
From Las Picúas to Coco Beach, with a boat ride through the río Espíritu Santo nature reserve.
Explore the coast
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A taste of Río Grande
Charcoal-grilled chicken in El Verde, traditional Puerto Rican cuisine in Palmer, and chef-driven dining by the sea.
Where to eat
Resorts and golf
Host of the PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open and home to four championship courses.
Where to stay
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Culture and celebrations
Carnaval y Fiestas Ciudad de El Yunque in July, Festival de Rellenos de Papa in April.
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The forest that gives us our name
Nearly 29,000 acres of rainforest cover the Sierra de Luquillo. It rains here almost every day, ferns grow as tall as trees, and the call of the coquí accompanies you along every trail.
Free admission via PR-191, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check official Forest Service alerts before your visit. View Forest Service alerts (opens in a new tab)
Fiscal year 2025-2026
Our work in numbers
- Reduction in Type I crimes between January and June 2026
- 48.6 %
- Cases handled by Citizen Assistance
- 9,395
- Emergencies handled by OMMEAD
- 5,562
- Meals served to older adults
- 61,700
- $100 vouchers for school uniforms
- 1,708
- Graduates receiving financial incentives
- 415
- Investment in the new Municipal Library
- $550,100
- Cultural event attendees
- 20,000+
- Tons of material recycled
- 235.66
Figures from the 2025-2026 Financial and Administrative Activities Report.
Message from the mayor
Río Grande has natural beauty, a strong identity, and hardworking people. My vision is to turn that strength into opportunity for those who live and do business here, so that growth benefits our local economy.
We are an open-door government, committed to honest and transparent administration. When someone comes to our offices seeking support, they deserve to be heard and treated with dignity.
Serving Río Grande
Our team
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Calendar
Upcoming events
April
Festival de Rellenos de Papa
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Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
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Fiestas de la Ciudad de El Yunque y su Carnaval
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Festival de las Picúas
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News
The latest in the City of El Yunque
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Río Grande welcomes the 120 Miss Universe contestants
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FPO · For Position OnlyNO-01The Asociación de Industriales holds its Convención Anual 2026 in Río Grande
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FPO · For Position OnlyNO-01Free tax return assistance for older adults at the Municipal Library
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