Guidebook of Activities & attractions
Activities & attractions in Ponce
In 1833 Don Salvador Vives established Hacienda Buena Vista as a coffee plantation.. Nowadays, it operates as a museum and It is owned and administered by the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust (Fideicomiso de Conservación).
The plantation house was built in the Spanish Colonial style, with the surrounding buildings built in the local Criollo style. It is one of the best remaining examples of the plantations that produced the famous and internationally renowned Puerto Rican coffee. For many decades the Puerto Rican coffee was considered among the finest in the world.
Phone: 787-284-7020
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm (By appointment only)
Address: Road #123, km. 17.3, Ponce, PR
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5HMh5mUABmu
Website: www.paralanaturaleza.org
Video: Hacienda Buena Vista
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Hacienda Buena Vista
Puerto Rico 123In 1833 Don Salvador Vives established Hacienda Buena Vista as a coffee plantation.. Nowadays, it operates as a museum and It is owned and administered by the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust (Fideicomiso de Conservación).
The plantation house was built in the Spanish Colonial style, with the surrounding buildings built in the local Criollo style. It is one of the best remaining examples of the plantations that produced the famous and internationally renowned Puerto Rican coffee. For many decades the Puerto Rican coffee was considered among the finest in the world.
Phone: 787-284-7020
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm (By appointment only)
Address: Road #123, km. 17.3, Ponce, PR
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5HMh5mUABmu
Website: www.paralanaturaleza.org
Video: Hacienda Buena Vista
astillo Serralles in Ponce or Serralles Castle to give its English translation is the Grand House that rum built. The house was built back in the 1930’s by the Serralles family who made their money growing sugar cane, running a sugar mill and producing fine Puerto Rican rum. Today the house is a museum giving visitors an insight into the life of the Serralles Family from the 1930’s. Virtually all of the furniture and paintings on display are originals. Stepping into Castillo Serralles is like stepping back in time. Architecturally, the building represents an example of Spanish Moroccan architecture, the style first introduced in Puerto Rico by the architect Pedro Adolfo de Castro. Three examples of this style of architecture were: El Castillo de Valdes in Mayagüez, el Castillo de Mario Mercado Montalvo in Guayanilla, and el Castillo de Serrallés. In the 1920s, other similar mansions were built in Puerto Rico, but Castillo Serrallés is the best preserved. Historically, the building is a reminder of the cultural and economic changes that southern Puerto Rico experienced in the 1920s. “Ponce’s dependence on the sugar cane industry at the close of the nineteenth century, created an atmosphere of development from which evolved a series of intrinsic cultural characteristics and afforded great wealth to many families involved in the industry. The wealthy families generally chose Europe as the model for the direction that cultural endeavors would take. Address: #17 El Vigía Ponce, PR Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Hg1mPtknV3L2 Website: museocastilloserralles.com Phone: 787-259-1774 | 787-259-1775 Email: info@museocastilloserralles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SerrallesCastle Instagram: instagram.com/castilloserralles/ Hours: Open Thursdays to Sundays from 9am to 4pm
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Museu do Castelo Serrallés
Paseo De La Crucetaastillo Serralles in Ponce or Serralles Castle to give its English translation is the Grand House that rum built. The house was built back in the 1930’s by the Serralles family who made their money growing sugar cane, running a sugar mill and producing fine Puerto Rican rum. Today the house is a museum giving visitors an insight into the life of the Serralles Family from the 1930’s. Virtually all of the furniture and paintings on display are originals. Stepping into Castillo Serralles is like stepping back in time. Architecturally, the building represents an example of Spanish Moroccan architecture, the style first introduced in Puerto Rico by the architect Pedro Adolfo de Castro. Three examples of this style of architecture were: El Castillo de Valdes in Mayagüez, el Castillo de Mario Mercado Montalvo in Guayanilla, and el Castillo de Serrallés. In the 1920s, other similar mansions were built in Puerto Rico, but Castillo Serrallés is the best preserved. Historically, the building is a reminder of the cultural and economic changes that southern Puerto Rico experienced in the 1920s. “Ponce’s dependence on the sugar cane industry at the close of the nineteenth century, created an atmosphere of development from which evolved a series of intrinsic cultural characteristics and afforded great wealth to many families involved in the industry. The wealthy families generally chose Europe as the model for the direction that cultural endeavors would take. Address: #17 El Vigía Ponce, PR Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Hg1mPtknV3L2 Website: museocastilloserralles.com Phone: 787-259-1774 | 787-259-1775 Email: info@museocastilloserralles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SerrallesCastle Instagram: instagram.com/castilloserralles/ Hours: Open Thursdays to Sundays from 9am to 4pm
Caja de Muertos is a beautiful uninhabited island off the southern coast of Puerto Rico. This nature reserve offers beautiful beaches, hiking trails, the ruins of a historic lighthouse, a cave and spectacular views from everywhere you are. A part of the island is a protected sea turtle spawning beach.
Caja de Muertos Island can be reached by ferry from the La Guancha Boardwalk sector of Ponce Playa.
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.
Address: Street C, Paseo Tablado La Guancha, Street #12 Paseo de los Caballeros Final
Phone: 787-842-8546
www.islandventurepr.com
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https://www.facebook.com/IslandVentureWaterExcursions/
https://www.instagram.com/islandventurepr/
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Caja de Muertos
Caja de Muertos is a beautiful uninhabited island off the southern coast of Puerto Rico. This nature reserve offers beautiful beaches, hiking trails, the ruins of a historic lighthouse, a cave and spectacular views from everywhere you are. A part of the island is a protected sea turtle spawning beach.
Caja de Muertos Island can be reached by ferry from the La Guancha Boardwalk sector of Ponce Playa.
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.
Address: Street C, Paseo Tablado La Guancha, Street #12 Paseo de los Caballeros Final
Phone: 787-842-8546
www.islandventurepr.com
info@islandventurepr.com | sales@islandventurepr.com
https://www.facebook.com/IslandVentureWaterExcursions/
https://www.instagram.com/islandventurepr/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNwul8X1wrg_EJgBq_AREw
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/UPXwrouaHay
The Armstrong-Poventud Residence is a historic building that set the stage for the construction of other homes of similar architectural characteristics and opulence in the late 19th and early 20th The home was designed and built by Manuel Víctor Domenech for the Armstrong-Poventud family. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as the Armstrong-Toro House. Since 1991, the Puerto Rico Institute of Culture operates it as a museum. The displays of the original furnishings belonging to the family depict some of the trends and fashions of the time.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/4xattEWtnhy
Address: Ponce Historic Zone: Calle Unión #9 across the Cathedral of Ponce
Phone: 787- 813-2549
Business Hours: Wednesday through Sunday / 8:00am -12:00pm & 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
For tours in english and Spanish reservations are required.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/casa.armstrong/services/
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Armstrong-Poventud Residence
3 C. UniónThe Armstrong-Poventud Residence is a historic building that set the stage for the construction of other homes of similar architectural characteristics and opulence in the late 19th and early 20th The home was designed and built by Manuel Víctor Domenech for the Armstrong-Poventud family. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as the Armstrong-Toro House. Since 1991, the Puerto Rico Institute of Culture operates it as a museum. The displays of the original furnishings belonging to the family depict some of the trends and fashions of the time.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/4xattEWtnhy
Address: Ponce Historic Zone: Calle Unión #9 across the Cathedral of Ponce
Phone: 787- 813-2549
Business Hours: Wednesday through Sunday / 8:00am -12:00pm & 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
For tours in english and Spanish reservations are required.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/casa.armstrong/services/
Isla Cardona is a beautiful tiny little island located at the entrance of the Bay of Ponce. It has beautiful beaches, a short trail to the historic lighthouse and it is one of the best places to snorkel because of its crystal clear blue water. For video visit Isla Cardona
Cardona Island Light
Isla Cardona is a beautiful tiny little island located at the entrance of the Bay of Ponce. It has beautiful beaches, a short trail to the historic lighthouse and it is one of the best places to snorkel because of its crystal clear blue water. For video visit Isla Cardona
This is a very interesting place because in 1801 the people of Ponce built a small watch house and a cross that was used to raise the flag of any incoming ship to the city. Ships could be from different European countries, not only from Spain. By doing so, local commerce could be advised of the arrival of ships and the authorities could prevent possible attacks from pirates and corsair. This the reason why it was considered was an essential and fundamental element of their lives.
Today you will find an enormous cross, with a height of around 100 feet that raises to almost 300 feet above sea-level, offering an impressive and panoramic view of the city of Ponce, the Ponce harbor and the Caribbean Sea.
The Cruceta del Vigía, the Japanese Gardens and the Serrallés Castle are under the patronage of the Patronato del Castillo Serrallés Inc.
The Japanese Garden is located adjacent to La Cruceta del Vigía. It isfilled with symbolism, spirituality and poetry that portray the Japanese philosophy of life of equilibrium and harmony. It is a very quiet place where you will enjoy the sounds of nature. It is a great place for meditation and relaxation. You will find reflecting ponds, bonsai trees, rock gardens, typical Japanese bridges, gazebos and trellises.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/WUcMG7wS2aC2
Open from Thursday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Address: #17 El Vigía Ponce, PR
Phone: 787-259-1774 or 787-259-1775
Website: www.castilloserralles.org
Website: museocastilloserralles.com
Email: info@museocastilloserralles.com
Facebook: Cruceta del Vigia
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Cruceta Del Vigia
Sec El VigiaThis is a very interesting place because in 1801 the people of Ponce built a small watch house and a cross that was used to raise the flag of any incoming ship to the city. Ships could be from different European countries, not only from Spain. By doing so, local commerce could be advised of the arrival of ships and the authorities could prevent possible attacks from pirates and corsair. This the reason why it was considered was an essential and fundamental element of their lives.
Today you will find an enormous cross, with a height of around 100 feet that raises to almost 300 feet above sea-level, offering an impressive and panoramic view of the city of Ponce, the Ponce harbor and the Caribbean Sea.
The Cruceta del Vigía, the Japanese Gardens and the Serrallés Castle are under the patronage of the Patronato del Castillo Serrallés Inc.
The Japanese Garden is located adjacent to La Cruceta del Vigía. It isfilled with symbolism, spirituality and poetry that portray the Japanese philosophy of life of equilibrium and harmony. It is a very quiet place where you will enjoy the sounds of nature. It is a great place for meditation and relaxation. You will find reflecting ponds, bonsai trees, rock gardens, typical Japanese bridges, gazebos and trellises.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/WUcMG7wS2aC2
Open from Thursday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Address: #17 El Vigía Ponce, PR
Phone: 787-259-1774 or 787-259-1775
Website: www.castilloserralles.org
Website: museocastilloserralles.com
Email: info@museocastilloserralles.com
Facebook: Cruceta del Vigia
Ponce is the second largest city in Puerto Rico and it is located in the southern coast. It was established in 1692 by Juan Ponce de León’s great-grandson – Juan Ponce de León y Loayza. The city’s architecture, neoclassical colonial, is very different from Old San Juan architecture, spanish colonial. It is considered one of the most elegant cities on the Island. Its people are very proud of their traditions, customs, and the beauty of the city. This is the reason why it is known as La Perla Del Sur, The Pearl of the South, and/or La Ciudad Señorial, The Stately City. Ponce is also famous for many other things; and there is one that has transcended over the centuries. It is the birthplace to Puerto Rico’s famous rum industry and especially to Don Q rum. Don Q is Puerto Rico’s best known rum and it is internationally recognized by its constant exceptional quality! For video visit Ponce City
Casa Alcaldía de Ponce - Hon. Maria Meléndez
Calle VillaPonce is the second largest city in Puerto Rico and it is located in the southern coast. It was established in 1692 by Juan Ponce de León’s great-grandson – Juan Ponce de León y Loayza. The city’s architecture, neoclassical colonial, is very different from Old San Juan architecture, spanish colonial. It is considered one of the most elegant cities on the Island. Its people are very proud of their traditions, customs, and the beauty of the city. This is the reason why it is known as La Perla Del Sur, The Pearl of the South, and/or La Ciudad Señorial, The Stately City. Ponce is also famous for many other things; and there is one that has transcended over the centuries. It is the birthplace to Puerto Rico’s famous rum industry and especially to Don Q rum. Don Q is Puerto Rico’s best known rum and it is internationally recognized by its constant exceptional quality! For video visit Ponce City
The Ponce Museum of Art is recognized internationally as an important center of European Art in America. It offers its visitors an extensive collection of Western Art, from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century, and showcases one of the most important Pre-Raphaelite collections in the Western Hemisphere. In addition, the museum offers an excellent collection of the French Academy and Spanish paintings of the Golden Age as well as collections of Baroque Art and Victorian paintings.
Other collections include sculptures, prints, photographs, drawings, decorative arts, pre-Hispanic and African objects, Puerto Rican folk art, contemporary ceramics, video, and sound art. The main masterpiece of the museum is Flaming June, painted by Frederic Leighton. The Last Sleep of Arthur in Avalon, the final masterpiece and crowning achievement of Sir Edward Burne-Jones, is another of the main pieces of the museum’s collection.
Its located in the heart of Ponce, the second largest city in Puerto Rico. It opened its doors in 1965 and was designed by the famous american architect, Edward Durell Stone.
Hours:
Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Admission:
General public: $ 6.00
Students and adults over 60: $ 3.00
Members: Free of cost
Guided tour: Daily at 11am and 2pm. English and Spanish. Subject to availability.
Address: 2325 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo, Ponce, PR
Phone: 787-848-0505 | 787-840-1510
Email: info@museoarteponce.org
Website: www.museoarteponce.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/museoarteponce/
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/EAtrYG2c5A42
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museoarteponce/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlzfDzGj2BioOcQUtf8gQA/feed
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Museu de Arte de Ponce
2325 Av. Las AméricasThe Ponce Museum of Art is recognized internationally as an important center of European Art in America. It offers its visitors an extensive collection of Western Art, from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century, and showcases one of the most important Pre-Raphaelite collections in the Western Hemisphere. In addition, the museum offers an excellent collection of the French Academy and Spanish paintings of the Golden Age as well as collections of Baroque Art and Victorian paintings.
Other collections include sculptures, prints, photographs, drawings, decorative arts, pre-Hispanic and African objects, Puerto Rican folk art, contemporary ceramics, video, and sound art. The main masterpiece of the museum is Flaming June, painted by Frederic Leighton. The Last Sleep of Arthur in Avalon, the final masterpiece and crowning achievement of Sir Edward Burne-Jones, is another of the main pieces of the museum’s collection.
Its located in the heart of Ponce, the second largest city in Puerto Rico. It opened its doors in 1965 and was designed by the famous american architect, Edward Durell Stone.
Hours:
Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Admission:
General public: $ 6.00
Students and adults over 60: $ 3.00
Members: Free of cost
Guided tour: Daily at 11am and 2pm. English and Spanish. Subject to availability.
Address: 2325 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo, Ponce, PR
Phone: 787-848-0505 | 787-840-1510
Email: info@museoarteponce.org
Website: www.museoarteponce.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/museoarteponce/
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/EAtrYG2c5A42
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museoarteponce/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlzfDzGj2BioOcQUtf8gQA/feed
This lovely place was uncovered in 1975 after the river flooded and washed away some of the top soil. Archaeological excavations have discovered artifacts from civilizations from around 25AD. They have already found so much. Who knows what else remains undiscovered?
We first went to Tibes about 18 years ago. A lot has changed since then!
Every year, archaeologists return to the Center to do more excavations and research. So far, they have uncovered 9 ball fields (bateys), 186 burial sites, and 3 ceremonial plazas.
They have been able to determine many of the Taíno customs and purposes of some of the artifacts found here by studying the Indian tribes of Central and South America. They have even found ties to the Mongolians. One can only imagine the trip these original people had to make to get here. It is mind blowing!
Admission is $3/adult, discount for children under 12 , seniors, handicapped, students (with ID). Adults over 75 and kids under 5 are free. You usually pay at the gate. But if there is no one at the gate, go to office for your tickets and tour information.
Note- 9/14 A reader mentioned that the hours may have changed to 9am- 2pm. Best to call first to check. The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 3:30pm. Get there by 2pm if you want a tour). Closed on Monday (unless it’s a Monday holiday, then they’re open on Monday and closed on Tuesday).
Allow about 1½ hours.
You can call (787)840-5685 or (787)840-2255 for more information.
Directions from Ponce: Route 10 north to Route 503. Turn left onto Route 503 and continue to KM 2.2.
We are in the process of updating the maps we use on our web site. While we're working on that, you can click on the GPS coordinates below to view the location on Google Maps ...
Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center: (18.041456, -66.619963)
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Centro Ceremonial Indígena Tibes
Puerto Rico 503This lovely place was uncovered in 1975 after the river flooded and washed away some of the top soil. Archaeological excavations have discovered artifacts from civilizations from around 25AD. They have already found so much. Who knows what else remains undiscovered?
We first went to Tibes about 18 years ago. A lot has changed since then!
Every year, archaeologists return to the Center to do more excavations and research. So far, they have uncovered 9 ball fields (bateys), 186 burial sites, and 3 ceremonial plazas.
They have been able to determine many of the Taíno customs and purposes of some of the artifacts found here by studying the Indian tribes of Central and South America. They have even found ties to the Mongolians. One can only imagine the trip these original people had to make to get here. It is mind blowing!
Admission is $3/adult, discount for children under 12 , seniors, handicapped, students (with ID). Adults over 75 and kids under 5 are free. You usually pay at the gate. But if there is no one at the gate, go to office for your tickets and tour information.
Note- 9/14 A reader mentioned that the hours may have changed to 9am- 2pm. Best to call first to check. The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 3:30pm. Get there by 2pm if you want a tour). Closed on Monday (unless it’s a Monday holiday, then they’re open on Monday and closed on Tuesday).
Allow about 1½ hours.
You can call (787)840-5685 or (787)840-2255 for more information.
Directions from Ponce: Route 10 north to Route 503. Turn left onto Route 503 and continue to KM 2.2.
We are in the process of updating the maps we use on our web site. While we're working on that, you can click on the GPS coordinates below to view the location on Google Maps ...
Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center: (18.041456, -66.619963)
106 Reina Street, Ponce 00730-3682
The Wiechers-Villaronga Residence was built in 1912 by Alfredo B. Wiechers, architect, for his own residence and studio, which he sold later to Mr. Gabriel Villaronga. […]
The Neo-Classical influence is manifested in most of his buildings and particularly in the Villaronga residence for its richness and highly decorative details (pilasters, rusticated podium, cornices, "candelabra", relief and motifs, Ionic capitols, etc. are some of the decorative details of the Neo-Classical trend). The Villaronga Residence is an outstanding example of this style and is one of two residences still standing of a series of houses designed and built by Wiechers, so important to the architectural and cultural heritage of the city of Ponce.
Of special importance is the fact that all the furniture is original, including the bathroom appliances. Most of the furniture belongs to the Modernisme style (Catalonian Art Nouveau) and were imported from Barcelona, Spain. The hanging tapestry were painted by Librado Net.[3]
Casa Wiechers-Villaronga
106 C. Reina Isabel106 Reina Street, Ponce 00730-3682
The Wiechers-Villaronga Residence was built in 1912 by Alfredo B. Wiechers, architect, for his own residence and studio, which he sold later to Mr. Gabriel Villaronga. […]
The Neo-Classical influence is manifested in most of his buildings and particularly in the Villaronga residence for its richness and highly decorative details (pilasters, rusticated podium, cornices, "candelabra", relief and motifs, Ionic capitols, etc. are some of the decorative details of the Neo-Classical trend). The Villaronga Residence is an outstanding example of this style and is one of two residences still standing of a series of houses designed and built by Wiechers, so important to the architectural and cultural heritage of the city of Ponce.
Of special importance is the fact that all the furniture is original, including the bathroom appliances. Most of the furniture belongs to the Modernisme style (Catalonian Art Nouveau) and were imported from Barcelona, Spain. The hanging tapestry were painted by Librado Net.[3]
Address: 9168 Calle Marina, Ponce 00717
Phone: (787) 844-9722
The Museo de la Masacre de Ponce (the Ponce Massacre Museum) is a museum and historic building in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It depicts the history and events surrounding the Ponce Massacre, which occurred in broad daylight on Palm Sunday in 1937. The museum is housed inside the building where the event itself occurred, with one of its sections devoted to the Nationalist leader, Pedro Albizu Campos. It also documents the blacklisting of Puerto Rican Nationalists performed by the United States, as well as hosting a considerable number of photos from the Nationalist era
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Museo de la Masacre de Ponce
Address: 9168 Calle Marina, Ponce 00717
Phone: (787) 844-9722
The Museo de la Masacre de Ponce (the Ponce Massacre Museum) is a museum and historic building in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It depicts the history and events surrounding the Ponce Massacre, which occurred in broad daylight on Palm Sunday in 1937. The museum is housed inside the building where the event itself occurred, with one of its sections devoted to the Nationalist leader, Pedro Albizu Campos. It also documents the blacklisting of Puerto Rican Nationalists performed by the United States, as well as hosting a considerable number of photos from the Nationalist era
The Club Náutico de Ponce (Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club) is a yacht club in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The club is located contiguously on Isla de Gatas, near the La Guancha recreational and cultural area, and next to the Port of Ponce.
The complex consists of two restaurants, a private beach, a gym, a running track, two pools, various basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, and a marina. The club also runs a sailing school for children. Founded in 1941 by a group of nautical enthusiasts from Ponce to promote water and fishing sports, the marina is one of Puerto Rico's oldest
Club Nautico de Ponce
Paseo Tablado La GuanchaThe Club Náutico de Ponce (Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club) is a yacht club in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The club is located contiguously on Isla de Gatas, near the La Guancha recreational and cultural area, and next to the Port of Ponce.
The complex consists of two restaurants, a private beach, a gym, a running track, two pools, various basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, and a marina. The club also runs a sailing school for children. Founded in 1941 by a group of nautical enthusiasts from Ponce to promote water and fishing sports, the marina is one of Puerto Rico's oldest