Ponce
The Pearl of the South By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008
"Ponce is Ponce" is a famous saying that involves pride, history and tradition. Named after Juan Ponce de León, the Island’s first governor, the city was founded in 1692 by Ponce de León’s great-grandson. Today Ponce is the second largest city on the Island and a major contributor to the political, social, economic, and cultural development of Puerto Rico. Ponce is known as "La Perla del Sur" (the Pearl of the South) and the "Ciudad Señorial" (the Noble City) because of its beautiful facades, neoclassical architecture ... (more)
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Marina St. & Luna St. visitponce.com
Built in 1922, French architecture. Originally home to the exclusive social club of Ponce, it has served as the post office, public health clinic, and provisional mayor's office. Today it houses receptions and city events.
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Atocha St. visitponce.com
Since the early 1900s this street has been the commercial center of Ponce. You can see many of the original houses.Commercial stores and local venders located in the area.
Here you will find typical red a black casitas, small houses that where given to the firemen as a appreciation of there voluntary service in the Ponce Municipal Fire Department.
The anchor for the historic district of Ponce. This beautiful cathedral stands in the central plaza of Ponce among historic fountains and mature landscape. The back of the cathedral adjoins the original Ponce firehouse (Parque de Bombas).
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Rt 503 Km 2.2. visitponce.org
This major pre-historical site dates back to 400 AD. An impressive museum and archaeological grounds with evidence of Igneri and Pre-Taíno cultures. Children under 5 free. Free guided tours, special fares for groups of students. A video presentation about the discovery, history and Indian heritage is shown.
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Cristina St. #70. visitponce.com
This structure was designed in 1870. Diverse art expositions,as well as activities of educational and cultural nature take place at the Ponce Cultural Center.
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Rt 123 Km 16.8. fideicomiso.org
Beautiful, restored 19th century coffee plantation just north of Ponce. Part of the network of historic sites under the care of the Conservation Trust. Food and drink prohibited. Reservations required.
Atop El Vigía Hill, where scouts once scanned for attacking ships, this 100-ft observation tower gives you a dramatic view of the coastline. Just a short walk to Castillo Serrallés.
This was once the home of Antonio Paoli, known as the King of Puerto Rican tenors. Currently on exhibit are documents and memorabilia from this well known singer.
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Reina St. at Méndez Vigo. icp.gobierno.pr
This colonial mansion designed in 1911 by its original owner, the architect Alfredo Wiechers, and built by Elias Concepción represents social aspects of its time. Exhibits of furniture, photos and examples of Ponce's early 20th century buildings.
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2325 Las Américas Ave. museoarteponce.org
MAP@PLAZA, Museo de Arte de Ponce at Plaza Las Américas Temporarily Location Third level of the central atrium of Plaza Las Américas shopping mall in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This world-class museum, designed by renowned architect Edward Durrell Stone, is temporarily closed due to our Renovation and Expansion Project until 2010.
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45 Isabel St. at Salud St. icp.gobierno.pr
Located in the Serrallés-Sánchez family residence, this neoclassic-style museum has Puerto Rican music videos and the history of local music and rhythm. Next to the Museo de la Historia de Ponce.
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Frontispicio Street and Torres Street. visitponce.com
It is a place for meditation and rest. it has guides who offer an interesting tour to visitors interested in anecdotes which recall the funeral customs of time passed and others related to the life and work of those who were laid to rest there.
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Plaza de las Delicias. visitponce.com
Behind the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Guadalupe, this century-old wooden firehouse is open to the public. You can't miss it. It is painted bright red and black and includes an information center. An antique fire engine (1928) on the first floor; exhibits on the second floor.
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Ave Santiago Los Caballeros. visitponce.com
This is the boardwalk on the harbor, just across from the Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club. Different recreational and social-cultural events are organized at the Guancha.It has food stands(kiosk), a 50 foot observation tower.
The main plaza in the center of Ponce. The north portion is known as Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera; the south portion is called Plaza Federico Degetau. It is divide by the Cathedral Our lady of Guadalupe and the Firehouse Museum.
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Mayor St. at Cristina St. visitponce.com
Neoclassic building designed by Juan Bértoli. Destroyed by an earthquake, rebuilt in 1941. Currently a major cultural facility in Ponce.Available to local and international producers, educational institutions.
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2041 Las Americas Ave. & Miramar St.
New car models from economy to full size cars, Minivans, SUV’s, Jeep 4 x 4 and Cargo vehicles. We also offer FAST, our custom tailored CORPORATE RENTAL PROGRAMS. Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm.
One of the largest Casinos on the Island with 200 slot machines, 6 blackjack tables, 2 Roulette tables, 3 Dice tables and more, in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Dive, snorkel and relax on the secluded cay of Caja de Muertos with the only underwater marked trail system in Puerto Rico, with lunch & equipment included. Sunset cruise around the Ponce Bay provided.
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A major international paso fino competition featuring horses from Colombia, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Curacao, Venezuela and Puerto Rico, with other equestrian events for riders up to 24 years of age.
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04/23/2011 - 04/24/2011
Paseo Tablado La Guancha.
This spectacular event presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, is held alternate years in Ponce and San Juan. Over 150,000 people attend. Culture, history, food, arts, crafts, music as well as representatives from municipalities, inns, hotels and major attractions.
Honoring outstanding Puerto Rican track and field trainer Frankie Colón, this twenty-event competition gathers top runners from the U.S. mainland, Latin America and the Caribbean.
In the midst of bateyes, ancient ceremonial plazas and a rich collection of archaeological riches, several jicoteas (Taíno for land turtle) are on display.
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12/11/2010 - 12/11/2010
Lolita Tizol St. to Plaza de las Delicias. ponceweb.org
Held every year on December 12 at 5am. A religious procession led by mariachis singing songs in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the city's patron saint. The lead song is the traditional Mexican birthday song "Las Mañanitas." After a mass held at the Cathedral located in Plaza Las Delicias, a "peoples" breakfast is held, while the Mariachi play typical mexican music. Many mexicans, some that travel to Ponce, others that live in the city, dress and dance their traditional music in the Plaza.
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02/19/2011 - 02/22/2011
Las Delicias Plaza. ponceweb.org
A traditional carnival and one of the most important events in Puerto Rico. It's the oldest celebrated on the Island. The 152st event will be held in February 2010. Always ends on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, a Catholic tradition.
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12/08/2010 - 12/12/2010
Recreative and Cultural Complex La Guancha. ponceweb.org
A celebration honoring the patron saint (Our Lady of Guadalupe, 12/12)with music by invited artists, mechanical rides, food kiosks and more fun for all. Music starts around 6pm.
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05/07/2011 - 05/08/2011
Teatro La Perla and other venues. ponceweb.org
A week of events to commemorate the "danza" and one of its most prolific composers (Juan Morel Campos). This popular turn-of-the-century ballroom dance originated in Ponce and is slightly similar to the waltz. Conferences, "danzas" and a concert by string quartets, a parade, a "danza" competition, and demonstrations by senior couples who dress up as they used to in the 19th century. The main event is a concert offered by the Ponce Municipal Band.
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Ponce Hilton and Casino.
Designed by Bruce Besse of Willowbend Golf & Land Design, it features the first island green in Puerto Rico. Set on a former sugarcane field, it is set along views of the Caribbean and the Central Mountains. Holes/Yards: 27/7266.
This Office is in charge of promoting Ponce and Puerto Rico's traditional cultural activities and other cultural affairs. Holds book presentations, painting expositions, arts and crafts exhibitions among many other cultural events.
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308 Tachuelo St. Urb. Sombras del Real.
We take pride in offering the best tours in, horseback riding, kayaking, snorkeling, Museum, dining and night live. Transportation to Hotels and Airports. Come and "Live the Experience"
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2132 Calle Drama Urb. San Antonio.
Dive, snorkel and relax on the secluded cay of Caja de Muertos with the only underwater marked trail system in Puerto Rico, with lunch & equipment included. Sunset cruise around the Ponce Bay provided.
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Rt 2 Km 227.9, Ponce Bypass #237. plazadelcaribepr.com
Regional Mall 130 Stores, Anchors: Sears, JC Penney,other retail stores; Ann Taylor Loft, Gap, Old Navy, Hot Topic. Information Center with strollers & wheelchair services.
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2413 C Laurel, Punta Las Marias. castillotours.com
Full-scale destination company catering to groups & conventions. Transfers, tours, team-building and spouse programs, theme parties & dine-arounds. Also individual trips for sightseeing, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, bio bay kayaking, scuba, hiking.
(main office: San Juan Metro.)
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Ponce Hilton / Hotel Melia / Howard Johnson .
VIP Tours provides exciting nature adventure excursions to El Yunque,cultural and gastronomical tours, family trips and 24/7 airport / hotel /cruise transportation and specialized destination management services for students and corporate groups.
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