Discover the best top things to do in Ponce, Puerto Rico including Museo de Arte de Ponce, Parque de Bombas, Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe, Isla de Caja de Muertos, Cardona Watersports, Hacienda Buena Vista, Plaza Las Delicias, Cruceta Del Vigia, La Guancha, Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center.
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Its internationally renowned collection comprises more than 5,000 works of art from various cultures, creating a unique dialogue between the Old and New Worlds.
Coming to Ponce, the last thing I expected to find was such a well curated museum. And much to my surprise, it had one of my favorite pieces - Flaming June. The museum's history is interesting and it shows how personal taste can create an amazing collection. Small space, easily accessible art. Definitely worth the time and visit. Small gift shop that doesn't take advantage of the collection. Absurdly low entry fee - which I appreciated because it allows more people to access the collection. However, I strongly encourage those who can to donate so the museum can continue to benefit future generations.
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This loudly-colored building in black, red, green and yellow, was built for a volunteer fire-fighter's brigade.
This is an immaculately presented attraction in the town square of Ponce.It is free entry and all the staff are very helpful and welcoming.
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This elegant 17th-century cathedral rises majestically in the midst of Ponce.
Lovely architecture displaying classic Spanish/Portuguese cathedral style. A beautiful, but clearly well used facility. Marvelous statuary and stained glass windows. Townspeople were just arrivng for a mass, but we were welcomed and were not made to feel like intruders. A holy place not to be missed if you’re visiting the area.
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Isla Caja de Muertos is an island located 8 miles off the coast, south of Ponce. It is a small island, just about 1.5 miles long and about a half-mile wide at its widest point. It is a nature reserve, with beautiful beaches, hiking trails, a light house and a cave. Enjoy a day in paradaise! Island Venture takes you to Caja de Muertos island aboard a comfortable ship equipped with refreshments and other amenities that will be available throughout your whole trip and stay.
The crew and experience on the island were fantastic. Great way to get out to an island and spend a day on the beach, hiking, snorkeling and relaxing. They provide lunch, snacks, soda and beer as part of the package and there are are cocktails available to buy. They provide equipment for snorkeling and floatation devices as well as beach chairs for a small fee. Worth every penny.
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Now in 2019 we will be offering Transportation to Attractions in Puerto Rico! (RINCON, GUANICA, CABO ROJO, ISABELA, AGUADILLA and more) Kayak Tours. We give you an unique tour deep inside Ponce's Natural Reserve in Cerrillo's Lake, the most important Dam in the Caribbean, Excellent Sightings of Waterfalls. You can enjoy the green environment paddling with your friends or loved ones. Cardona Island Tours available with reservations.Tour available Wed-Sun 9am and 12:15pm. Our locations: La Guancha Boardwalk in Ponce and Road 14 km 6.1 besides El Monte Gas Station at 10 minutes from the Cerrillo's Lake.
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Come up to the mountains and follow the trail to the waterfall that gave Hacienda Buena Vista its name. What used to be an important coffee plantation was also the scenario of a unique relationship between land, water and slavery. Today, at the heart of the former hacienda is a carefully restored historical site containing structures more than a century old and a hydraulic turbine that's the only one of its kind. Completely refurbished, the turbine is still powered by the water of Río Canas and serves as the main engine for other machines of the time. Spaces are limited, please reserve in advance online or by phone. More dates are available for groups by request.
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Ponce's main square has enough to keep you busy, from historical sites to boutiques.
Ponce's Plaza Las Delicias is one of those places where you can spend just a short amount of time if you want to quickly see its attractions such as the Parque de Bombas and the Lion Fountain or you could spend a little more time sitting under the trees' shade. It was especially enjoyable to sit on the bench and talking to friends and family members after dark while watching the colored lights illuminating the Lion Fountain's water.
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Cruceta del Vigia is a 100 feet tall cross located atop Vigia Hill in Ponce, across from Museo Castillo Serralles. It houses a tourist center at its base, a ten-story vertical tower, and a horizontal sky bridge that has panoramic views of the city and the Caribbean Sea. Visitors can reach the skybridge via glass elevators or a staircase. Made of reinforced concrete, the cross has withstood various natural disasters. The arms of the cross measure 70 feet. It was inaugurated in 1984. Owned by the Town of Ponce and is currently operated by the "Patronato de Ponce", a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and administrating several of the city's landmarks.
The view from this area is magnificently breath taking, there's also a small beautiful Japanese garden to explore as well as a castle.
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La Guancha is one of the hottest hang out spots in Ponce, literally, it's right next to the beach. Take a trip to this boardwalk facing the Caribbean Sea to find an array of fun things to do. Start by having a meal at some of the kiosks turned restaurants, and then have a drink at one of the bars. You can also buy some seeds and feed the birds, fish, and pelicans that are always around the boardwalk grounds. Finish the visit by going up the Guancha Lighthouse and enjoying the view.
La Guancha had wonderful restaurants. I had a feast for a king with the best Chillo con Mofongo rico! I also had other wonderful appetizers and almost overate. The place IS very family friendly and saw innocent girls having fun just like at home. It was well lighted and had some areas you can look over the Ocean at night. Its a place to really be happy even if some of the noise is a little loud.
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Ponce is home to The Tibes Indigenous Ceremonial Center, an ancient Taino village. It was initially discovered by a charcoal maker from the area, when a large flood in 1975 uncovered the buried remains--which were later shown to be a group of ceremonial plazas and ball fields. Some researchers suggest that, because of their placements, the plazas might have also been used as astral observatories. The largest indigenous cemetery, containing 186 skeletons, was also found. This site is considered to be one of the most important historical and archeological sites in the Antilles.
Great little museum filled with local pre-Columbian and pre-Taino artifacts, most of which came from the recently discovered settlement ruins on site. Staff made sure to locate the archaeologist on site, who kindly guided us out to the archaeological site to see the ceremonial plaza, dwelling replicas, playing field, and numerous fantastic petroglyphs. The short movie presentation will help orient you to the history of the local peoples and to the interesting archaeological work that is ongoing here. Although they were hit pretty badly by Hurricane Marie things appear to be operating smoothly at this time, I am happy to say.
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