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Museo de Arte de Ponce
Ollie #1 of 13 attractions in Ponce
5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Well worth a visit, this history museum is housed in Casa Salazar, which is an exquisite blend of neoclassical and Moorish architecture.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; History Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Museum of the History of Ponce
Ollie #3 of 13 attractions in Ponce
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Situated in a beautiful and architecturally significant building, this museum traces the city's history from pre-Columbian times to the present.
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Hacienda Buena Vista
Ollie #4 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Farms; Historic Sites
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Parque de Bombas
Ollie #5 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4 of 5 stars 37 reviews
This loudly-colored building in black, red, green and yellow, was built for a volunteer fire-fighter's brigade.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Speciality Museums; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Serralles Castle
Ollie #7 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; Castles
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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La Guancha
Ollie #8 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Ponce's boardwalk and beach area isn't so popular for swimming, but the people-watching and socializing are great.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Beaches
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Cathedral of our Lady of Guadeloupe
Ollie #9 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This elegant 17th-century cathedral rises majestically in the midst of Ponce.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Museum of Puerto Rico Music
Ollie #10 of 13 attractions in Ponce
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
See a variety of Spanish, African and Indian musical instruments on display, as well as exhibits on beloved Puerto Rican musicians.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Speciality Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Plaza of Delights (Plaza de las Delicias)
Ollie #11 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Ponce’s main square has enough to keep you busy, from historical sites to boutiques.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center
Ollie #12 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
This historical site features a 1,500-year old Taino village, much of which remains intact, and skeletons dating back to A.D. 700.
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Historic Sites
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Cruz del Vigia
Ollie #13 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Twenty-Sixth of January
Ollie #14 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This street is lined with about 60 red- and black-striped houses, the local fire-fighters' colors.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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El Vigia Hill
Ollie #19 of 13 attractions in Ponce
4 of 5 stars 1 review
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.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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