Ponce Attractions
Puerto Rico's second largest city, Ponce, is known as the "La Perla del Sur" (Pearl of the South). Lying 3mi/5km from the south central coast of Puerto Rico, Ponce has an area of 115sq.mi/302 sq.km and a population of 200,000. Officially founded by Loíza Ponce de León (Juan Ponce de León's great-grandson) in 1692, Ponce was the capital of Puerto Rico's southern region until it fell to the U.S. in 1898. Ponce's historical center dates from the 17th C and many interesting plazas, churches, museums and colonial homes are found in the city. The patron saint of the city is the Virgin of Guadalupe, and locals are referred to as ponceños. Since the Second World War, the town has seen quick development in the industrial, commercial and tourist arenas.
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Cathedral Our Lady of Guadalupe
Replacing a 17th C chapel destroyed in an earthquake, the blue and white painted Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe was built in 1931.
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Hacienda Buena Vista
Hacienda Buena Vista is a restored, former colonial coffee plantation from the 1830s. The house is a two story structure, surrounded by subtropical forest and a nearby waterfall.
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Plaza of Delights
Plaza Las Delicias is surrounded by 19th C architecture and features benches and statues.
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Ponce Museum of Art
The Ponce Museum of Art features a large collection of paintings, sculptures, and prints.
Caribbean Images Tours, LLC
Caribbean Images Tours, LLC provides snorkeling adventures for beginners and novices, with equipment provided. The guides will identify marine life on the reef. The tour anchors near the beach for passengers to swim or relax.
Mercedita Airport
Mostly domestic flights take off from Mercidtia Airport (Aeropuerto de Mercidita) here, however there are a few overseas flights to the U.S. The airport is located approximately 4 miles / 6.5 km from the center of Ponce. The taxi terminal is on Calle Mayor at the Texaco station.
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