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The first European settlement in Puerto Rico, Caparra, was founded in 1508 by Juan Ponce de León in land that is today part of Guaynabo.

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Guaynabo

Puerto Rico

Country
Puerto Rico
Population
97.9K
Coordinates
18.38, -66.11
1087th most populous city in the world

Guaynabo is a city and municipality on the northeastern coastal plain of Puerto Rico. Located west of the capital San Juan, east of Bayamón, south of Cataño and San Juan Bay, and north of Aguas Buenas, Guaynabo is spread over 9 barrios and the downtown area and administrative center of Guaynabo Pueblo.

From the “History” section

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Guaynabo is the only city in Puerto Rico to have a hospital specialized in advanced vascular surgery.

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Guaynabo

Puerto Rico

Country
Puerto Rico
Population
97.9K
Coordinates
18.38, -66.11
1087th most populous city in the world

Guaynabo is a city and municipality on the northeastern coastal plain of Puerto Rico. Located west of the capital San Juan, east of Bayamón, south of Cataño and San Juan Bay, and north of Aguas Buenas, Guaynabo is spread over 9 barrios and the downtown area and administrative center of Guaynabo Pueblo.

From the “Health facilities” section

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Guaynabo celebrates its patron saint festival, Fiestas Patronales de San Pedro Martir, in April.

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Guaynabo

Puerto Rico

Country
Puerto Rico
Population
97.9K
Coordinates
18.38, -66.11
1087th most populous city in the world

Guaynabo is a city and municipality on the northeastern coastal plain of Puerto Rico. Located west of the capital San Juan, east of Bayamón, south of Cataño and San Juan Bay, and north of Aguas Buenas, Guaynabo is spread over 9 barrios and the downtown area and administrative center of Guaynabo Pueblo.

From the “Culture” section

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Guaynabo has a bus network called 'Guaynabo City Transport'.

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Guaynabo

Puerto Rico

Country
Puerto Rico
Population
97.9K
Coordinates
18.38, -66.11
1087th most populous city in the world

Guaynabo is a city and municipality on the northeastern coastal plain of Puerto Rico. Located west of the capital San Juan, east of Bayamón, south of Cataño and San Juan Bay, and north of Aguas Buenas, Guaynabo is spread over 9 barrios and the downtown area and administrative center of Guaynabo Pueblo.

From the “Transportation” section

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Guaynabo serves as a host city to four foreign consulates with business in Puerto Rico.

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Guaynabo

Puerto Rico

Country
Puerto Rico
Population
97.9K
Coordinates
18.38, -66.11
1087th most populous city in the world

Guaynabo is a city and municipality on the northeastern coastal plain of Puerto Rico. Located west of the capital San Juan, east of Bayamón, south of Cataño and San Juan Bay, and north of Aguas Buenas, Guaynabo is spread over 9 barrios and the downtown area and administrative center of Guaynabo Pueblo.

From the “International relations” section

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