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Ponce, Second City

Ponce, the second largest city in Puerto Rico, goes by many names. "City of Lions," some call it, for its lineage (it was founded by Juan Ponce de León's great-grandson. "The majestic city," say others, for its architecture. Finally, it is known as the "Pearl of the South." Find out why ...
What to See and Do in Ponce
Ponce plays a worthy Florence to San Juan's Rome. This is a city of architectural splendor, meticulously restored history, and a museum that is one of the cultural gems of the Western Hemisphere. Here's a quick guide to the city's most interesting attractions.
The Ponce Carnival
Carnival! There's nothing to match it in Puerto Rico. Get acquainted with the island's most colorful festival.
Lets Go To Ponce
A very cool portal to Southern Puerto Rico (the guy in the corner is creator David Southgate) that will help you find the right hotels and restaurants when you go to Puerto Rico's second city and Porta Caribe.
Overview of Ponce
This page from the Welcome To Puerto Rico web site provides a detailed overview of Ponce and a clickable map to the city.
Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort
The elite hotel in Ponce, the Ponce Hilton is a full-service resort, with a golf course, large casino, meeting space, business facilities, and one of the best restaurants in the region.
Hotel Meliá
Not to be confused with the global Meliá chain of resort hotels, the nostalgic and charming Hotel Meliá in Ponce fits in perfectly with the character of the historic city.
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