Private Ponce Historical City Tour

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“Ponce is Ponce and the rest (of the island) is parking” is a famous saying of the Ponce people that shows pride in their culture, history, and traditions. This town, also known as “The Pearl of the South” and “The Noble City” was named after its founder Juan Ponce de León y Loaiza, great-grandson of the famous conquistador Juan Ponce de León. Originally established in 1692, is the second-largest city on the Island and a major contributor to the political, social, economic, and cultural development of Puerto Rico. We will begin with a two-hour guided walking tour of the beautiful downtown area, a must-see for visitors. Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral and the red and black century-old wooden firehouse are part of the historical Plaza las Delicias. The beautiful neoclassical, Spanish Revival facades and the European touch its only a little bit of this city’s charm. We will show you from the historical buildings and plazas found here to local spots and art. We will then make a lunch stop at a local restaurant right on the downtown square. Food cost is not included, but you will enjoy a great lunch special menu. We will finish with a visit to the Serrallés Castle. Here you will enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of the Museum and will have the opportunity to see other beautiful areas of the castle (subject to schedule availability). Castillo Serrallés was built during the 1930s for Juan Eugenio Serrallés, son of businessman Juan Serrallés, founder of Destilería Serrallés, popularly known for their Don Q rum. This is a mild walk, nothing steep, but you will walk a total of about 2km throughout the tour.