Gurabo, Puerto Rico
(goo-RAH-bo)
Gurabo is known as "La Ciudad de las Escaleras" (city of the stairs). Gurabo was founded in 1815 by Luis del Carmen Echevarría.
The city is home the Universidad del Turabo (1972).
Gurabo is located in the central eastern region, north of San Lorenzo; south of Trujillo Alto; east of Caguas; and west of Carolina and Juncos; Its rivers are: Gurabo and Grande de Loíza.
Gurabo is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):
- Celada
- Hato Nuevo
- Jaguar
- Jaguas
- Mamey
- Masas
- Navarro
- Pueblo
- Rincón
- Santa Rita
Festivals and Events
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Anthem: En un valle rodeado por montañas nace un...
Education
There are 12 public schools in Gurabo, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Gurabo is also home of 2 colleges and universities.
