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City and municipality of Puerto Rico
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Ponce is a city in the Porta Caribe region of Puerto Rico. Ponce's draw is its rich history and unique architecture.
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It opens W-Su but only by arrangement; call them first.
1/2-day guided snorkeling excursions to Caja De Muertos. All snorkel equipment is provided. For the novice and non swimmer, they offer instruction and an actual 'hand holding’ experience, if necessary.
Tours are available by reservation only, $15/person. Hacienda Pomarrossa is a privately run active specialty coffee plantation in the mountains north of Ponce at the intersection of highway 143 and 511 (note that highway 511 from Ponce is blocked off by a gate roughly 2/3 of the way to Pomarrosa; take highway 143). Owners conduct the tours themselves and speak English, Spanish and German.
Daily cultural experience tours with walking tours of downtown Ponce and themed tours ("experiences") in Ponce and neighboring municipalities, including coffee, sugar cane, salsa music, and arts and fire experiences. Tours outside the Historic Zone include transportation. Owners conduct the tours themselves and speak English and Spanish. Registered with the Puerto Rico Tourism Department and certified by the Ponce Municipal Government Office of Tourism.
A jet ski ride to near by deserted cays and islands. You can snorkel on the beautiful reefs of these cays or tour around them at your own pace. Fast or slow!
A Ponce institution dishing out hand-made ice cream in a dozen flavors for two generations. Generously sized portions start from $1.10.
The restaurant is on the campus of the Centro del Sur Shopping Mall. It is not inside the mall. It is in a separate structure on the mall's south parking lot. Their "habicuelas negras" (black beans) are delicious!
Baleares at Melia
The bar (and its restaurant) are inside Melia Century Hotel.
Small budget inn on Plaza Degetau.
Plaza Degetau y Calle Cristina. Located right off the central plaza, this family-run hotel has both colonial charm and modern facilities. Great little pool, free wi-fi in room, free PCs in business center.
formerly Ramada Ponce
Corner of Union and Reina Streets on the main square across from Cathedral. Pool and restaurant.
Ponce Marriott Aloft
As of Feb 2020, it's under Construction. Due to open in 2020. A Hard Rock Cafe is to be opened inside the hotel.
Hacienda de Café Pomarrosa
Certified in agriculture tourism. Reservations are required for the Coffee tour, available from Monday to Saturday.
This one's on the beachfront, but a 5-minute drive from town. The hotel has a 27-hole golf course, Vegas-style casino, 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, ample garden areas, and recreational facilities for family vacations.
Department store and grocery store. This location has a Vision Center, a Photo Center and a Pharmacy.
Department store and grocery store. This location has a Vision Center, a Photo Center and a Pharmacy.
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By car
Ponce is reachable via the main island expressway. It's about 64 mi from San Juan. The drive takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
By público
Ponce has a large público terminal (787-842-1222) at the intersection of Calle Union and Calle Vives, a few blocks north of Plaza las Delicias.
The downtown area is compact and very attractive to explore on foot. Cabs are cheap and plentiful, should you need one, although many museums and restaurants are within a very short distance of the central plaza.
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