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Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”A must see in Puerto Rico“ 05/18/2013
- ”STUNNING!“ 05/17/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Museums; History Museums
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Well worth a visit, this history museum is housed in Casa Salazar, which is an exquisite blend of neoclassical and Moorish...
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Well worth a visit, this history museum is housed in Casa Salazar, which is an exquisite blend of neoclassical and Moorish architecture.
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Ranked #2 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”BEAUTIFUL“ 05/17/2013
- ”Beautiful home overlooking town of Pon...“ 05/10/2013
Category: Specialty Museums
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Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was built in 1930 for the...
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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.
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Ranked #3 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Great tour“ 04/24/2013
- ”very interesting“ 04/21/2013
Category: Farms; Historic Sites
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The hacienda on this 19th-century coffee plantation not only protected the coffee beans from rain, but established a farm to...
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The hacienda on this 19th-century coffee plantation not only protected the coffee beans from rain, but established a farm to feed the black and Puerto Rican slaves who tended the plantation.
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Ranked #4 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Quick review to Ponce History“ 03/15/2013
- ”A fine small museum“ 02/08/2013
Category: History Museums
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Situated in a beautiful and architecturally significant building, this museum traces the city's history from pre-Columbian...
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Situated in a beautiful and architecturally significant building, this museum traces the city's history from pre-Columbian times to the present.
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Ranked #5 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”cool!“ 05/17/2013
- ”Historic Site“ 04/24/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Specialty Museums; Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Architectural Buildings; Museums
This loudly-colored building in black, red, green and yellow, was built for a volunteer fire-fighter's brigade.
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Ranked #6 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Outstanding experience. Great guide.“ 05/09/2013
- ”Great history“ 04/15/2013
Category: Cemeteries; Historic Sites
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This historical site features a 1,500-year old Taino village, much of which remains intact, and skeletons dating back to A.D....
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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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Ranked #7 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”One of the most beautiful beaches I've...“ 04/13/2013
- ”Perfect day to relax and enjoy the Car...“ 04/12/2013
Category: Islands
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Isla Caja de Muertos is an island located 8 miles off the coast, south of Ponce. It is a small island, just about 1.5 miles...
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Isla Caja de Muertos is an island located 8 miles off the coast, south of Ponce. It is a small island, just about 1.5 miles long and about a half-mile wide at its widest point. It is a nature reserve, with beautiful beaches, hiking trails, a light house and a cave.
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Ranked #8 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Just beautiful!“ 04/15/2013
- ”Spanish tour was fine, part of the cit...“ 01/24/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Museums; Castles
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High atop a hill overlooking Ponce, this magnificent castle, with its indoor patio, fountains and formal gardens, is the...
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High atop a hill overlooking Ponce, this magnificent castle, with its indoor patio, fountains and formal gardens, is the former home of a powerful rum and sugar cane baron.
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Ranked #9 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Nothing special“ 05/18/2013
- ”Less than Told“ 05/04/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Beaches
Ponce's boardwalk and beach area isn't so popular for swimming, but the people-watching and socializing are great.
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Ranked #10 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Beautiful“ 04/15/2013
- ”Always something happening“ 03/30/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Ponces main square has enough to keep you busy, from historical sites to boutiques.
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Ranked #11 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Magnificent“ 04/15/2013
- ”Beautiful colonial church“ 02/22/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
This elegant 17th-century cathedral rises majestically in the midst of Ponce.
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Ranked #12 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Worth the effort!“ 05/18/2013
- ”awesome view“ 05/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
At the top of El Vigia Hill, Ponce?s tallest geologic feature, you?ll still have to look up: to the 100-foot Cruz de Vigia.
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Ranked #13 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Great View“ 04/15/2013
- ”A cross to bear“ 03/18/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
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Visitors can climb La Cruz del Vigia, a 100-foot observation tower, to get an incredible view of the mountains meeting the...
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Visitors can climb La Cruz del Vigia, a 100-foot observation tower, to get an incredible view of the mountains meeting the Caribbean Sea at Ponce.
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Ranked #14 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”We were NOT disappointed!!“ 05/17/2013
- ”The history of Puerto Rico.“ 03/10/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Specialty Museums
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See a variety of Spanish, African and Indian musical instruments on display, as well as exhibits on beloved Puerto Rican...
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See a variety of Spanish, African and Indian musical instruments on display, as well as exhibits on beloved Puerto Rican musicians.
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Ranked #15 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Tremenda universidad“ 12/11/2012
- ”una de las mejores“ 06/29/2012
Category: Educational Sites
This institution enrolls more than 7,000 students and has colleges of business, education, science and law.
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Ranked #16 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Enjoyed attending a show here.“ 01/25/2012
- ”Arquitectura espectacular“ 06/29/2012
Category: Theaters
Extensively restored in the 1990s, this beautiful neoclassical-style theater hosts a wide variety of performances.
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Ranked #17 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”An interesting part of the bus tour fr...“ 04/15/2012
- ”Is called "La calle del 25 de enero" t...“ 05/19/2010
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
This street is lined with about 60 red- and black-striped houses, the local fire-fighters' colors.
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Ranked #18 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Visita a Museo“ 08/11/2012
- ”gratis“ 03/19/2012
Category: Museums
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Ranked #19 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Isla de Cardona Light“ 07/03/2012
Category: Lighthouses
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Ranked #20 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”La Escula de Bellas Artes“ 05/05/2012
Category: Educational Sites
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Ponce's School of Fine Arts, housed in old Spanish army headquarters, may have something to do with the city's prodigious...
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Ponce's School of Fine Arts, housed in old Spanish army headquarters, may have something to do with the city's prodigious artistic output.
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Ranked #21 of 22 attractions in Ponce
- ”Lighthouse is just a sidenote“ 01/10/2013
- ”Culebrita Light“ 07/03/2012
Category: Lighthouses
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