Puerto Rico Guest® A Travel & Sports®, Inc. MasterGuide™ to Puerto Rico, © 2008 Select Language English | Español | Deutsch | Francais | Portugues Expert Help | Email this page | 34169 | Packages / Coupons / Auctions | Create Your MasterGuide™ | Advertise Puerto Rico > Las Piedras Las Piedras Named after the immense stones found nearby. By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008 Founded in 1733, Las Piedras is known for its famous artisans and local crafts. A good example of a well-known local craft is the silla-hamaca, a hanging chair made from cordoncillo (a type of cotton thread). Basketry, güiros, maracas, ceramics, weaving, pottery, stone carving, and wood turning are also well-known local crafts. At the Paseo Artesanal (the artisan drive) all Las Piedras artisans get together to show their efforts. For historical sites, visit the Plaza de Recreo Juana Rosa Martínez, originally constructed in 1830 and restored ... (more) Paseo Artesanal, /Toledo Where to Stay, What to Do, Who Can Help: Artisans & Galleries Attractions & Sights Events Info-PRTC Information Públicos Current Events: Festival del Güiro > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras > Soon 10/22/2008 to 10/22/2008 Music festival featuring the famous, locally made, instrument. Las Piedras: Artisans & Galleries Las Piedras Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Toys, basketry, hammock weaving, pottery, stone carving, wood turning, gourd with rasp and maracas. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Las Piedras: Attractions & Sights Asentamiento El Monte del Retiro (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Barrio Arena. Spectacular view of Las Piedras and the surrounding valley. Call City Hall to arrange a visit. There is a nominal entrance fee. Cueva del Indio (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Barrio Arenas, behind City Hall. This national historic monument features over 200 petroglyphs and is also used as a recreational area. Call City Hall to arrange a visit. Museo Histórico de Las Piedras (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Plaza de Recreo, Old City Hall. A museum showing the history and artists of this town. Parque Francisco Negrón (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Rt 198 Km 22.6. The only Triple A baseball park in Puerto Rico with three levels. Call City Hall for the game schedule. Paseo Artesanal (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Rt 198, next to City Hall. A walkway along City Hall. Plaza de Recreo Juan Rosa Martínez (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX José Celso Barbosa St. at Poupart St. Main public square built in 1830 and restored in 1988. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Attractions & Sights. Las Piedras: Events Festival del Güiro (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Soon 10/22/2008 - 10/22/2008 Rt 917 Km 7.3, Bo. Montones, sector el Guamá. Music festival featuring the famous, locally made, instrument. Symbol Key: Sponsors. Las Piedras: Info-PRTC LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-791-1014 787-721-2400 ext 5216 787-791-8033FX Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D. www.gotopuertorico.com Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Info-PRTC. Las Piedras: Information Las Piedras Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2180 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX Rt 198 Km 22.6. Las Piedras Tourism & Guides (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2160 787-733-2233FX 787-733-1885FX Rt 198 Km 22.6. Call to arrange a free guided tour of Las Piedras. You can also tour City Hall to see the exhibition of watercolor paintings, artisan artifacts and facilities. Symbol Key: Sponsors, Information. Las Piedras: Públicos Public Car (more) > Puerto Rico > Las Piedras 787-733-2635 José C. Barbosa St. Symbol Key: Sponsors.