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La Guancha

Playa de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Ranked #8 of 19 attractions in Ponce
4.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Beaches
Activities: Swimming
Description: Ponce's boardwalk and beach area isn't so popular for swimming, but the people-watching and socializing are great.
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McHenry, Illinois, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Great Food for a good price(kiosk 15 was a favorite). Everybody there was very friendly and the view was beautifull. Entertainment on the weekends was very nice. A great local place to just walk around. More

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Indian Trail, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

The boardwalk at La Guancha is in poor shape and should be fixed. It's a bit dangerous since many of the planks are loose. More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

This is the favorite spot for Ponce locals to go on weekends. People start arriving at about 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. There are about 8 to 10 kiosks selling food and drinks. They have music to dance to and a boardwalk with great views of Ponce's pier. It is nice to walk around and grab something to drink or... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

This is nice spot for a drink and a quick bite and people watching. Wish there was more variety of food and souvenir stands. More

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Pennsylvania, USA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

We went here first on a Wednesday night and there were 8 cars in the monster parking lot. We walked a bit and left. We went back on Saturday night and we couldn't find parking. Great music, dancing, and bars! We really enjoyed ourselves and it was great, free entertainment. More

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Blandford, Massachusetts
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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We went to La Guanca after reading about it and when the hotel clerk recomended it. We probably got there too early, about 4:00 on a Saturday. Not a lot of activity. A few people walking the boardwalk and a few at the "beach". I was expecting a lot of food kiosks but most seemed to have the emphasis on... More

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ponce, puerto rico
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

good to hear music & eat local PR food ; good parking , safe for families; as it gets late in the evening good for singles More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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A nice little beach and an attractive marina/boardwalk with a nice observation tower. Food kiosks serve the local classics. A pleasant afternoon visit. More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

Fun place to walk around , great food and drink! Music was great! More

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nyc
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

Even on the weekend, a bit dull. Empty parking lot, nice facilities, great view. More

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