Top Things to do in Ponce
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ponce That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ponce, Puerto Rico including Museo de Arte de Ponce, Parque de Bombas, Mi Coqui, Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe, Museo Castillo Serralles, Museo de la Historia de Ponce, Isla de Caja de Muertos, Hacienda Buena Vista, Plaza del Caribe, Plaza Las Delicias.
Restaurants in Ponce
1. Museo de Arte de Ponce
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 554 reviews
Its internationally renowned collection comprises more than 5,000 works of art from various cultures, creating a unique dialogue between the Old and New Worlds.
Reviewed By zizland - Bellevue, United States
Coming to Ponce, the last thing I expected to find was such a well curated museum. And much to my surprise, it had one of my favorite pieces - Flaming June. The museum's history is interesting and it shows how personal taste can create an amazing collection. Small space, easily accessible art. Definitely worth the time and visit. Small gift shop that doesn't take advantage of the collection. Absurdly low entry fee - which I appreciated because it allows more people to access the collection. However, I strongly encourage those who can to donate so the museum can continue to benefit future generations.
2. Parque de Bombas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 532 reviews
This loudly-colored building in black, red, green and yellow, was built for a volunteer fire-fighter's brigade.
Reviewed By NickH2650 - Burgh le Marsh, United Kingdom
This is an immaculately presented attraction in the town square of Ponce.It is free entry and all the staff are very helpful and welcoming.
3. Mi Coqui
4. Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
This elegant 17th-century cathedral rises majestically in the midst of Ponce.
Reviewed By JoeC7777 - Brookfield, United States
Lovely architecture displaying classic Spanish/Portuguese cathedral style. A beautiful, but clearly well used facility. Marvelous statuary and stained glass windows. Townspeople were just arrivng for a mass, but we were welcomed and were not made to feel like intruders. A holy place not to be missed if you’re visiting the area.
5. Museo Castillo Serralles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the Don Q rum distillery.
Reviewed By 1_Beach-at-a-time - Atlantis, United States
Have your student ID ( picture is ok) - adm $5 Otherwise $10. Butterfly garden is dead. Japanese garden is ok. All included in price. Tour is great. No pictures inside though. Still worth to stop by! You can try rum Don Q by the gift shop ????
6. Museo de la Historia de Ponce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Situated in a beautiful and architecturally significant building, this museum traces the city's history from pre-Columbian times to the present.
7. Isla de Caja de Muertos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 526 reviews
Isla Caja de Muertos is an island located 8 miles off the coast, south of Ponce. It is a small island, just about 1.5 miles long and about a half-mile wide at its widest point. It is a nature reserve, with beautiful beaches, hiking trails, a light house and a cave. Enjoy a day in paradaise! Island Venture takes you to Caja de Muertos island aboard a comfortable ship equipped with refreshments and other amenities that will be available throughout your whole trip and stay.
Reviewed By eggman89 - Portland, United States
The crew and experience on the island were fantastic. Great way to get out to an island and spend a day on the beach, hiking, snorkeling and relaxing. They provide lunch, snacks, soda and beer as part of the package and there are are cocktails available to buy. They provide equipment for snorkeling and floatation devices as well as beach chairs for a small fee. Worth every penny.
8. Hacienda Buena Vista
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Come up to the mountains and follow the trail to the waterfall that gave Hacienda Buena Vista its name. What used to be an important coffee plantation was also the scenario of a unique relationship between land, water and slavery. Today, at the heart of the former hacienda is a carefully restored historical site containing structures more than a century old and a hydraulic turbine that's the only one of its kind. Completely refurbished, the turbine is still powered by the water of Río Canas and serves as the main engine for other machines of the time. Spaces are limited, please reserve in advance online or by phone. More dates are available for groups by request.
9. Plaza del Caribe
10. Plaza Las Delicias
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 171 reviews
Ponce's main square has enough to keep you busy, from historical sites to boutiques.
Reviewed By 845dustinm - Denver, United States
Ponce's Plaza Las Delicias is one of those places where you can spend just a short amount of time if you want to quickly see its attractions such as the Parque de Bombas and the Lion Fountain or you could spend a little more time sitting under the trees' shade. It was especially enjoyable to sit on the bench and talking to friends and family members after dark while watching the colored lights illuminating the Lion Fountain's water.
