Travel Ponce Puerto Rico

Ponce, Puerto Rico, widely considered by many to be the pearl of the south in the Caribbean, is Puerto Rico's second largest city after San Juan. Similar to San Juan however is the visual imagery that Ponce Puerto Rico promises to its visitors. There are several buildings that still stand proud since the neoclassical era of architecture. The city was once a foothold of the Spanish until the Americans took over in 1898 and since then it has been modernized to include some truly global influences. Inspite of infrastructural changes and development, it has managed to retain its soul, which is the city’s greatest attraction.

Ponce Puerto Rico is a perfect beach destination where you can idle away under a blue cloudless sky, get tanned, enjoy the soft ocean breeze at breakfast or watch the Puerto Rican Spindalis in its natural surroundings. Who wouldn’t wish to spend a day in such an enchanting place, which is almost a paradise for honeymooners from across the world?

At The Heart Of Ponce Puerto Rico Travel

Parque de Bombas

This has been one of the most frequented areas of Ponce Puerto Rico for a very long time now. The magic of the firehouses, the ancient cathedral and the museum that is present on the second floor are sites that are a must see. Even the fountains emanate a kind of sight and visual aura that has a surreal effect.

City hall or the Casa Alcaldia

The city hall or the Casa Alcaldia is one of the most historical sights in Puerto Rico, dating to as long back as the 1840's, the buildings here represent the true testimony to the colonial civilization that was present here

Ponce Museum of Art

This is definitely one of the most magnificent sites in all of Ponce, where connoisseurs of art will definitely get their art palettes filled. The museum was founded by the Governor in the late 1960's. The place is also highly regarded as the finest collection of European art in the entire Caribbean islands and boasts of rare paintings adding to some 1500 art pieces that dazzle the walls of this museum and render it true grandeur

Castillo Serralles

This is a very scenic place where one can view the mountains touching the sea. The place is known for its vantage points that soldiers from yesteryear used to spot enemy ships approaching from the tall outposts that are present here. Castilli Serralles is also home to the Serralles family whose wines were of the greatest taste and quality

Beaches

The beaches of Ponce are some of the most rewarding features that one can see on a visit to a coastal country. They are well maintained, with coast guards abound so that any danger to human life can be avoided. The Copamarina Beach Resort is popular amongst families because the beaches here are stunning and yet secluded. Caja de Muerto is another great beach, which was a haven for Pirates but now the shimmering blue waters reflect a serenity quite unfound on this part of the world.

Adventure Activities

For those who wish to set their adrenalin pumping, there are plenty of adventure activities and areas to explore in Ponce Puerto Rico. Some of the activities that will make your holiday complete include Guided hiking, cave exploration, rainforest, waterfalls, zip-line, rappelling, camping, backpacking, snorkeling tours, and bird watching.

Ponce is connected through an airport and a sea port (Port of Ponce), which makes Ponce travel quite easy. Once in the city, you can enjoy the boat charters or even yacht charters that can take you to the most scenic spots in Ponce and other parts of Puerto Rico. Every part of Puerto Rico is connected with an extensive system of highways and roads with the PR-1 connecting San Juan to Ponce. So the best way for Ponce travel is by road!