"Ponce, La Perla del Sur" Ponce by lonestar_philomath

Ponce Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 138 photos

The downtown area - Ponce
The downtown area

Ponce is Puerto Rico's second largest city lying on the south central coast of Puerto Rico. Ponce is known as "La Perla del Sur" (pearl of the south) and "La Ciudad de los Leones" (city of lions).

Ponce was founded in 1692 by Juan Ponce de León's great-grandson - Loíza Ponce de León

The tourist area
The tourist area - Ponce

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Hotel - Ponce

  • Last visit to Ponce: May 2001
  • Intro Written Apr 17, 2007
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Sailing - Ponce Sailing Things to Do (4)

Popular all over the island. Just saw it more prevalent in Ponce and to the east tip of the isle. more travel advice

Oil industry - Ponce Oil industry Favorites (1)

I was surprised to see the oil industry to the east of Ponce. more travel advice

Lighthouse - Ponce Lighthouse Things to Do (4)

The lighthouse is on one of the many mountains surrounding Ponce. more travel advice

Fish and Pelicans - Ponce Fish and Pelicans Things to Do (4)

At the docks where tourists congregate, there are plenty of fish and pelicans. I did not see anyone feeding them so what... more travel advice

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