Ponce Historical Tour

Description

7 hour exploration of Ponce with a small group. Overview Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican history, art and culture. Join no more than 12 guests to discover this 17th-century city, affectionately known as “The Pearl of the South” by locals. During your visit you’ll explore the elegant architecture surrounding Ponce’s downtown plaza, learn about the island’s indigenous history and admire Latin American and European art at The Ponce Museum of Art. A guide, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

What’s Included:
San Juan hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Bottled water
Guide
Departure Time 8:00 AM Pickup Time Please arrive 20 minutes before your selected start time for pickup. Your operator can coordinate exact time and location. Please Note Complimentary pick up for locations in Old San Juan, Miramar, Condado, Isla Verde.

What To Expect 1 Plaza Las Delicias Begin with pickup from your San Juan location and travel in the company of your guide and small group to Ponce, roughly 1.5 hours heading South. During this traveling time you will have the opportunity to admire how Puerto Rico’s diverse geography goes from city/urban, to the lush tropical mountain areas, reaching then the dry zone of the South. You will visit the Ponce’s Historic Zone, known for its unique architecture and downtown plaza. Here you will see historical landmarks such as Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, the century-old red-and-black wooden firehouse Parqu Read more 1 hour
• Admission Ticket Included 2 Museo de Arte de Ponce You will also pay a visit to the Ponce Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the Caribbean. Peruse more than 5,000 European and Latin American works — some dating back 500 years, as well as a growing collection of contemporary art. Admire iconic pieces such as Fredrick Lord Leighton’s gorgeous Flaming June, and Brushstrokes in Flight, a 28-foot-high painted metal sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein that marks the main entrance. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included