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El Museo Castillo Serralles


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 20 attractions in Ponce
Traveler Description:
Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the...... more » Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the Don Q rum distillery. « less
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Attraction type: Specialty museum
Address: El Vigia 17
(take a taxi) Ponce
Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-259-1774

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5 of 5 stars
Dark_Pixie   43 contributions
Puerto Rico
Oct 5, 2009

Ive always heard of this place and never got the chance to visit it, until this past week... It is a beautiful place... the Mansion because it was called castle due to the structure but in fact it is only a Mansion... its gorgeous... the detail of the construction and the style is simply beautiful... Unfortunately you can take pictures... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traviata5013   9 contributions
Puerto Rico
May 23, 2009

The Museo Castillo Serrallés is the former home of the Serrallés family, producer of Don Q rum, and is a spectacular mansion located on one of the highest hills behind the city of Ponce. This residence once appeared on the A & E TV series: "Mansions of the Sugar Barons of the Caribbean". It's absolutely exquisite! Surrounded by beautiful tropical... more

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3 of 5 stars
jahausa   48 contributions
Chapel Hill, NC
May 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

First off, we don't speak Spanish anywhere well enough to take a tour in that language. So this maybe why the tour was so dry - the nice lady leading it was clearly stronger in Spanish than English. That said, the tour was quite dry. You watch a very old movie, then wander through the house. We never got real... more

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5 of 5 stars
planktonrules   34 contributions
Bradenton, Florida
Apr 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Serralles mansion (it is NOT a castle despite the name) is probably the best thing for visitors to do in Ponce. While I am NOT a huge fan of the city because it has become a bit seedy and isn't all that tourist-friendly, the mansion is terrific. It's well run, beautiful inside and out and a gem. In addition,... more

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5 of 5 stars
PRprincess76   14 contributions
NY
Feb 16, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This museum was quite beautiful. Tours began on time with a short film about the history of the Castillo Seralles. Gorgeous gardens, nice view of Ponce city. I highly recommend a visit. more

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5 of 5 stars
dlareg85   16 contributions
Hollywood, FL
Oct 15, 2008

During my visit in Puerto Rico, this was one of the places that I went and I have to say that is one of the nicest that I've seen in Puerto Rico! This is great little tour and very impressive gardens. Must see if you go to Puerto Rico! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jan 16, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

Wonderful view of Ponce. Don't miss the gardens outside. Furnishings are very well done. Guide was well informed. Drive or take a taxi up. Must go on tour, cannot go on your own. We waited 35 minutes for a tour. No photos inside & no postcards of photos of house for sale in shop. Too many people on tour at... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Nov 16, 2003
2/9 found this review helpful

Excellent tour! Very interesting and a must see! I recommend it to anyone visiting Ponce. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Bronx, NY
Aug 23, 2003
7/9 found this review helpful

The Castle was beautiful. If you love history you must visit this place. I have never in my life seen such a beautifully preserved treasure. The artifacts held in this castle are amazing and it would be a shame not to see them. The history behind it all is very informative and I can't stress enough how beautiful the place... more

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4 of 5 stars
Mimi01   3 contributions
Miami, Florida
Jul 28, 2003
7/12 found this review helpful

The Castillo Seralles tour was very informative and relaxing. The tour guide was very knowlegeable about its history and occupants. Unfortunately, we had to wait an hour for the tour as there too many visitors and not enough guides. Also, there is no set time for the trolley to do its pickup at the mountain so our wait for the... more

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El Museo Castillo Serralles Address

El Vigia 17 | (take a taxi), Ponce, Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-259-1774