One can spend a good hour or two in this area. Some well preserved historic buildings and a nice plaza and cathedral. Worth a visit if you are in the Ponce area. More

Lots of things to see and do...and look around at the neat fountains and sculptures. More

This is one of the many historical Squares that Puerto Rico has. (We have at least one in each of the 78 municipalities). This one, located in the center of Ponce is very calm and relaxing. It has many fountains, a big cathedral and a historical "Parque de bombas" (fire station) with a museum inside of it. Sometimes during the... More

Last time I visited the island, this place was a bit run down. Now it is rebuilt with AC and nice vendors stands. More

This place is cool if you're new to the whole colonial setting thing, but this is a ghost town... there's not even a pharmacy within walking distance. If you stay out here in the nearby Hotel Melia and Ponce Ramada, don't expect to be wowed. At night there are crackheads begging and there are some shady types walking around. There... More

Every weekend there is live music on the Plaza at night. Its a place for families and friends to gather. Always somethig going on, More

Great place with artisans, restaurants, bars, etc ( and without the overwhelming crowds of San Juan). A few steps away from cute hotels like the Meliá and the Bélgica, and the gorgeous firehouse as well as the Catedral. More

Visited old Ponce this early evening and it felt unsafe. There was still lots of daylight, but the presense of many police and the countless sketchy characters in the area made it feel very unsafe. Almost everything was closed at 530pm. We had hoped to grab a coffee and enjoy the square, but instead headed back to the hotel. It's... More