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El Museo Castillo Serralles

El Vigia 17 | (take a taxi), Ponce, Puerto Rico
787-259-1774
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Castillo Seralles Museum
View of the Castle from the Cross
Indoors Fountain and Garden
Pool Area
21 visitor photos
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Ponce
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner 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 » Owner 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 Don Q rum distillery. « less
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McHenry, Illinois, United States
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“Castillo Seralles”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Great tour! The staff was very knowledgable and the mansion was beautifull. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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“Perfect for those who like antiques and decorative arts!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

A beautiful villa overlooking Ponce. It is a very attractive home full of antiques and decorative pieces. I found it interesting to see how people in the 1930's lived in Puerto Rico. The views are nice and the gardens and pool are lovely More

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Tampa, Florida
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“Awesome Place to visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is a greatest attraction in the beatiful town of Ponce. Beautiful structure and tour guide is very knowledgeable. More

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Porto, Portugal
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“A replica of an old spanish mansion, a glimpse of the past”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Being Spanish myself, I was not impressed by the building, beautiful as it is, but rather enjoyed the location ( wonderful view of Ponce), the gardens and the idea of rendering homage to an old family by showing their home, furniture and old ways. With the nearby Taino ruins and the city itself, the most interesting atractions around. More

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“A castle that was a home!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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The castle was the home of the Serralles family who are the founders of the Don Q rum distillery. Built in the 1930's, overlooking the city of Ponce and views of the Caribbean, this place is amazing! The tour starts with a short film about the family and the sugar cane cultivation and rum production. From there you move to... More

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Orlando, Florida
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“Castle”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
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Everyone in Ponce recommended a visit to the Castle. We purchased a ticket and were not disappointed. Our tour guide was great. More

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“Rum Diaries”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

This museum estate of the Serralles Family is a window on the era of rum(sugar cane) production in Pueto Rico at the turn of the last century. The mansion (circa 1930) is worth a visit for its architecture and the attractive open central courtyard. A movie about the family is shown in Spanish with English subtitles, but tours may be... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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“From a by gone era”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

This is a fine example of how Puerto Rico's wealthy lived at one time. More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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“A very nice learning experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

I was pleasantly surprised with my visit to Castillo Serralles. At the beginning of the guided tour you are treated to a short film on the beginnings of Castillo Serralles and the business of the Serralles family--rum. It was an economics lesson for early 20th century Puerto Rico. The family actually started their business during the Depression/Prohibition period (the side... More

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South Florida, Florida
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“Always Drink Don Q”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Don Q and the Serralles Family are synonymous with Puerto Rico. Bacardi is NOT. The family home is a must visit. The view is spectacular. The tour guide will help you better understand the economics of Puerto Rico and its history. More

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