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Caja de Muertos (Coffin Island)
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Address: Island Adventures Ferry, La Guancha, Ponce, PR
This pristine island is a wonderful spot to do some snorkeling or private sun bathing. The island is not much more than mangrove swamps, white sand beaches and an abandoned 19th century lighthouse. The tiny island is only about one mile long and less than three miles wide, and there are no permanent inhabitants. Round-trip ferries leave from La...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Ponce Attractions & Activities
Address: Ponce, PR
For a free tour of the city, set aside two hours and climb on board the open-air "chu chu train." This series of passenger cars starts at Ponce's historic city center and eventually ends up at the La Guancha area west of the port. The train runs throughout the day into the early evening hours.
Category: Parks & Attractions - Ponce Attractions & Activities
Address: North of Ponce, Ponce
Gaze to the north of Ponce and you will see this 300-foot hill rising up. The lower reaches are covered with suburban sprawl but at the peak of the hill is a massive concrete cross, 100 feet tall and 70 feet wide. The "Virgin's Cross" (Cruz del Vigia) was built in 1984 to replace a less sturdy wooden structure. The cross memorializes the Spanish...
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Address: Rte 333, Guanica, PR
Thirty minutes outside Ponce is the world's best example of a subtropical dry forest. Due to the position of the mountains, this area of Puerto Rico receives very little rain. The forest is desert-like with scrubby patches, complete with cactuses, in some areas and bleached, gnarled trees in other spots. Mangrove swamps provide the only watery...
La Parguera & Phosphorescent Bay
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Address: Rte 116 and Rte 304 South, La Parguera, PR
This area of the Southwest coast boasts world-class snorkeling directly from the beach and you can also rent kayaks, windsurfers and other equipment. Snorkelers and divers enjoy exploring "The Wall" a coral formation that stretches from La Guanica to Cabo Rojo. Barracudas, moray eels, sea turtles and manatees are frequent sites. La Parguera is...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Ponce Attractions & Activities
Address: 25 Av de Las Américas, Ponce
This museum is Ponce's crowning glory and many people come to the city just to visit it. Puerto Rico's former governor Luis A Ferre donated the museum, which boasts the most extensive collection of European and Latin art in the Caribbean. The pre-Raphaelite and baroque works are particularly noteworthy. Edward Durall Stone, one of the builders of...
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Address: 50 Calle Isabel, Ponce
Musicians and non-musicians alike will be fascinated by this museum that traces the origins of Puerto Rican music. Indian, Spanish and African influences are explained and sample instruments are on display. You can listen to examples of the Danza – the favorite music style during the 19th century – as well as the livelier Bomba and Plena styles.
Category: Parks & Attractions - Ponce Attractions & Activities
Address: West of Ponce, Ponce, PR
Ponce's main swimming beach is located 10 minutes west of the city center. The sand is soft and white, and the waters are calm, making this a great beach for families with young children.
Category: Parks & Attractions - Ponce Attractions & Activities
Address: Ponce, PR
The city's main plaza is divided into two sections РPlaza Munoza Rivera and Plaza Degetau. Bordered by historic bank buildings and a cathedral, this spot is a favorite with Poncenos who stop here to sit on a bench and read the paper, or sip coffee at one of the outdoor caf̩ tables. A large fountain with two gigantic bronze lions dominates the...
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Address: Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce, PR
Ponce's free, air conditioned streetcars are one of the best ways to explore the city. Three tours are offered; each starts at the Plaza Las Delicias and lasts up to two hours. The trolleys stop at different sites such as the Vigia Cross and Ponce Museum of Art so you can disembark, tour the site, and catch a later car. Or use the tours as a way...
