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Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center

Rte. 503, Ponce, Puerto Rico
787 840 2255
Ranked #12 of 19 attractions in Ponce
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries, Historic Sites
Description: This historical site features a 1,500-year old Taino village, much of which remains intact, and skeletons dating back to A.D. 700.
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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

The information they shared was helpful in my connection to My tribe, and helped me remember things I had forgotten, or things I didn't remember correctly since I was 5 when I left my village. the curator was able to help me. With questions of language. and the roll of the family. More

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United States
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

We arrived on an anniversary day and did not pay an entrance few. Told to go through the small museum first, then a short video. So we did that. Called into a small room to watch an interesting short film that was ok, but had editing flaws. We tried to find out how long the tour would be and if... More

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Sandusky, Ohio
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We went here with a private guide who told us that the guide we would have was the best guide on the island and he wasn't kidding. This guide LOVES history but did not go on and on. He was almost theatrical in his explanations and was an excellent teacher. I was almost moved to tears as he explained how... More

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Mamaroneck, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

It was an interesting sight, without doubt. Some significant stone findings that show the existence and life of Tainos. It lacked the accompanying signage and accessorizing exhibits to capture my kids, and lost everything is in Spanish. It is a fairly new site, so hopefully it will improve with time and funding. More

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New york
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012
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This is a very cheap attraction indeed; $3, seniors, half of that at $1.50. So why is the place practically empty on a Saturday? It could very well be the very poor tour guide experience. Whatever they're paid I'm sure it would be even less expensive to replace them with self guided audio tours in different languages. I visited this... More

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Porto, Portugal
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Very interesting site to understand indigenous culture with nice staff to show you around. Not so easy to find if you don't have wheels and speak spanish. When you arrive they show you an introductory movie and then guide you to a reconstructed village and the ruins where the staff explains the meaning of what you see More

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Rincon, PR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

was really great...guides were excellent...lots of interesting info More

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new lexington, ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

If you have an interest in ancient civilizations you will certainly enjoy Tibes! After browsing an exhibit and watching a short film our guide, Walter took us into the batey ball court area. Walter also shared much history of the medicinal uses of many of the plants and trees. The area of the ball courts is close to the actual... More

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Wheat Ridge, Colorado
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011

This visitor-friendly small museum and ceremonial archeological site is a great way to learn first-hand about the Taino native population (1200-1600 AD) and earlier settlers back to the Igneri (300 AD). The Center belongs to the City of Ponce but is managed by tribal descendents who also provide site tours - all included in the bargain $3 admission (Only $2... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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112 reviews 112 reviews
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2011

It's located about 20 minutes outside the city of Ponce. It costs only a couple of bucks for adults (we paid $4.00), and for those who have children I think it cost less. We joined a larger group of tourists and followed the tour guide around the center. She took us to see some ceremonial fields, ball courts ( where... More

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