Top Things to do in Ponce
What to do and see in Ponce, Puerto Rico: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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, Plaza del Caribe, Utopia, Casa Wiechers-Villaronga, Museo Casa Armstrong Poventud.
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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
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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. Plaza del Caribe
8. Utopia
9. Casa Wiechers-Villaronga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Casa Wiechers-Villaronga is a neo-classical style mansion in Ponce. It was designed and built in the early twentieth century. The house was acquired and restored by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and now operates as the Museo de la Arquitectura Poncena (Museum of Ponce Architecture).
10. Museo Casa Armstrong Poventud
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Casa Armstrong Poventud was the first of its kind--it set the stage for the Ponce Creole architectural style that characterizes the area. It was designed by Manuel Domenech, a Puerto Rican architect, and belonged to Carlos Armstrong Toro, a well known merchant. It is located in the Ponce Historic Zone, right across the famous Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe cathedral. As of 1991, Casa Armstrong has been operating as a museum.
