The Pop-up San Juan @ Río Piedras is an innovative initiative launched by the Municipality of San Juan to invigorate the economic and cultural landscape of Río Piedras. Situated along the bustling Paseo de Diego, this project offers a platform for five local entrepreneurs to showcase their unique products in a rent-free space for six months, with the aim of transitioning into permanent establishments .

🌟 Featured Entrepreneurs

• Ural Studio: Designer Melissa Ramírez presents “Reja Criolla,” a jewelry collection inspired by the ornate iron grilles of 1970s and 1980s Puerto Rican homes, blending Caribbean, Cuban, and Guatemalan influences.  https://www.instagram.com/uralstudio?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXI0YWI4emxiYjhxeQ==

• Ron Artesano: Crafted by José Muñoz in Jayuya, this artisanal rum undergoes extended fermentation and double distillation in copper stills, with each bottle hand-labeled and numbered.https://www.instagram.com/ronartesanopr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=aHp5ZXhuZGE3cGI2

• T Love Cup: Founded by Amarilis Silva, this brand offers premium loose-leaf teas and herbal blends designed to promote relaxation and well-being. https://www.instagram.com/tlovecup?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=cDQyb3lkZ3NneWYz

• Mikeyla Jerian Art: Visual artist Mikeyla Maldonado curates a specialty gift shop featuring handmade illustrations, stickers, keychains, and unique creative items. https://www.instagram.com/mikeylajerianart?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=a3o1YmVqYXZndXI2

• Believe by Maritza: Led by Maritza Hernández, this business offers hand-painted clothing, handbags, and custom-engraved pieces, including her ceramic heart collection, “Mi pedacito de cielo,” a tribute to her grandchildren. https://www.instagram.com/believebymaritza?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWJyNnMxcTNuZ242bg==

This pop-up store is part of a broader $100 million investment in Río Piedras, encompassing energy microgrids, a merchant revitalization fund, and housing incentives, all aimed at transforming the area into a vibrant economic and cultural hub .

Visitors can explore the Pop-up San Juan @ Río Piedras from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the De Diego Gallery building on Paseo de Diego