Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport 1 hr 47
Parque de Bombas (31 min) This historic structure served as the island's first firehouse & was made into a museum in 1990. Cruceta del Vigía (32 min) Contemporary hilltop tower & visitor center in the shape of a cross, with city & sea views. Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes (22 min) Ruins of plazas, ball courts & burial sites from pre-Columbian cultures, plus a museum, cafe & shop. Museo de la Historia de Ponce (30 min) Charming museum with exhibits on the city's history, from the Taino Indians to the present. El Cemí Museum (49 min) Cordillera Central (43 min) La Piedra Escrita (48 min) Sizable boulder carved with indigenous petroglyphs, sitting amid mountain views & a tranquil stream. Puente La Hamaca (34 min) Museo de Arte de Ponce (33 min) The largest museum of European art in the Caribbean Plaza Las Delicias (30 min) Popular city plaza with shaded walking paths as well as large fountains, statues & sculptures. Hacienda Buena Vista (29 min) This scenic, 19th-century coffee plantation with a manor house & restored machinery offers tours. Museo Castillo Serrallés (32 min) Elaborate landscaping surrounds this 1930s-era palace turned museum showcasing local history. Parque La Guancha (34 min) Cerro de Punta (43 min) Highest peak in Puerto Rico with dramatic views accessed via a rugged road & steep walk. Estatal Toro Negro (41 min) Thick forest with trails among peaks, waterfalls & natural pools, plus wildlife like hawks & boas. |