Ponce

Ponce Gothic Church Plaza - |Catedral de la Guadalupe

Ponce is a city in the Porta Caribe region of Puerto Rico.

Ponce Halal Travel Guide

Ponce is the second largest city in Puerto Rico. The city was founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de León y Loayza in 1692, but not much seems to have happened since then, and it's far less tourist in character than San Juan. Ponce's draw is its rich history and unique architecture. The atmosphere is charmingly laid-back, a stark contrast to the bustling economic and dining neighborhoods of San Juan. Even as the island's second largest city, tourists may be shocked or refreshed to find that Ponce's downtown is a single quaint city square with no steady nightlife.

Travel to Ponce

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Ponce

Mercedita International Airport, a quick cab ride from downtown, offers daily Flights to the mainland US. JetBlue has direct connecting Flights to New York JFK and Orlando airports.

By car

Ponce is reachable via the main island expressway. It's located about 64 miles from San Juan. The drive takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The road (highway #52) is modern and convenient and restaurants and retail outlets are readily available throughout the trip.

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. Públicos to San Juan (2 hours, $20) depart from pier 5A, mostly early in the morning. Call Chóferes Unidos de Ponce at 787-764-0540 to make a reservation; they can also pick you up for a small extra fee.

How to get around in Ponce

The downtown area is compact and very attractive to explore on foot. Cabs are affordable and plentiful, should you need one, although many museums and restaurants are within a very short distance of the central plaza. The historic center has quality sidewalks. Public transportation in Ponce is pretty much non-existent, although there's a tourist "train" that does a loop of the downtown. Parking can be quite a challenge at times.

What to see in Ponce

ParqueDeBombas - |Parque de Bombas

Most of Ponce's sights are tightly packed around the main square of Plaza las Delicias.

• Parque de Bombas, east side. The former fire station, painted with highly distinctive red and black stripes, and the symbol of the city. The building now houses the tourist office and a free exhibition of the history of fire fighters in Ponce, and is the departure point for the sightseeing train around the city.
• Casa Alcaldía (City Hall), south side.
• Catedral de la Guadalupe, west side. Directly behind Parque de Bombas,
• La Guancha Paseo Tablado. A boardwalk south of downtown, near the harbor.
• Castillo Serralles
• Casa de la Masacre de Ponce

• The Museum of Puerto Rican Music 70 Christina Street ☎ +1 787-844-9722 Open W-Su 9AM - noon, 1-5:30PM. Free

• Ponce Museum of Art (787) 840-1510 is quite impressive. A modern building, that is arguably one of the top and finest museums in Latin America. Covers European art -- most notably "Flaming June", symbol of Ponce -- as well as some Puerto Rican art. The museum hosts many visiting exhibits, as well. Daily 10AM - 6PM Close on Tuesdays. Adults $6, children $3, students $3.
• La cruceta El Vigia. (Open Thursday - Sunday)
• Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes - Indigenan Park about the Tainos (Puerto Rican Native Americans) Open Daily, close on Mondays. Adults $3

Best things to do in Ponce

• Caja de Muertos (Coffin Island) is an uninhabited island just off the coast where you can visit an abandoned lighthouse, empty stretches of beach and a marked underwater snorkel trail. Ferries leave from the pier, weekends. $4. 787-842-8546
• Caribbean Images Tours - La Guancha ☎ +1 787 244-6283 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 6PM $55 - 1/2 day guided snorkeling excursions to Caja De Muertos. All snorkel equipment is provided. For the novice and non swimmer, we offer instruction and an actual 'hand holding’ experience, if necessary, as safety and education are our top priorities which in turn makes an enjoyable day for everyone.

• Hacienda Buena Vista Plantation, is a historic coffee plantation turned into a museum about growing and processing Coffee. It is located north of the city of Ponce, along Carretera 123 in the Corral Viejo neighborhood.

• Hacienda Pomarrosa Plantation - Tours on request, $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).

• El Tuque Beach

• Caribbean Water Sports | La Guancha, Ponce ☎ +1 787 244-6283 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 6PM $80 per hour Wednesday guide you on an exciting 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!

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Ponce

• Centro Comercial Plaza del Caribe
• Centro del Sur Shopping Center
• Fox Delicias Mall

Halal Restaurants in Ponce

• King's Cream - ☎ +1 787-843-8520 Calle Marina 9322 (opp Parque de Bombas). A Ponce institution dishing out hand-made ice cream in a dozen flavors for two generations. Generously sized portions start from $1.10.

• Classic Delights Calle Marina, Ssq Comercio Ste 3. If you've had your fill of heavy Meat & fish dishes, head over to Classic Delights for some fresh baked breads, veggie wraps, Pizzas and lasagna. They offer a full breakfast menu, fresh juices, and salads, soups and sandwiches too.

Central Ponce has a number of cafes around the main square. Note that many are closed Monday nights and Holidays.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Most hotels are clustered around Plaza Degetau, easy walking distance to the downtown sites and museums but far from the water and beach. Most have private parking.

• Belgica 122 Villa Street ☎ +1 787 844-3255 Small budget inn on Plaza Degetau. Rooms with AC and small balconies start at $60.

• Hotel Las Colinas Carr. 505 Km. 2.2 La Yuca, Ponce, PR (787) 843-5668. Rooms with AC, TV, garage. $33 / 12 hours or $65 per day.

• Hotel Meliá - ☎ +1 787-842-0260 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. Rooms from $90.

• Holiday Inn Ponce and Tropical Casino
• Howard Johnson Ponce

• Hotel Ramada Ponce - ☎ +1 787-813-5050 Corner of Union and Reina Streets. Located on main square across from Gothic Church. Pool and restaurant.

• Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort - 1150 Caribe Avenue ☎ +1-787-259-7676 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon This one's on the beachfront, but a 5-minutes 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, and a complete Conference/Convention Center for events and banquets.

Guests at the Hilton Ponce usually enjoy day trips to Caja de Muertos (Coffin) Island for a snorkel or Scuba Diving adventure, visit "La Guancha" nearby boardwalk for a friendly interaction with Ponce's people, and explore the museums and spanish revival architectural jewels in downtown.

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