Ponces boasts of some of the most remarkable Spanish colonial structures, including cobbled stoned streets lined with beautiful gas light lamps. Dominating the clear blue sky is Seralles Castle, which was originally the residence of the Seralles family, owners of the distillery famous for its Don Q rum. Built in the 1930's, this Spanish Revival historic house has well landscaped gardens with a series of terraces, ornate fountains, and a pool in to the side of the hill that overlooks the city of Ponce. Located in the heart of the city is the famous Ponce Museum of Art, which is reputed to have the most extensive collection of European and Latin American paintings, sculptures, and prints in the Caribbean. For history buffs, Wiechers- Villaronga House Museum is truly worth a visit. A superb example of early 20th century architecture in Ponce, the museum features all its original furnishings, as well as interior and exterior architectural details. Other popular historic attractions that you could explore while holidaying in Puerto Rico vacation rentals, include Hacienda Buena Vista, Teatro la Perla, and Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center. For those who are fond of outdoor sports can visit the pristine Playa de Ponce Beach, which is veritably a visual delight with its sparkling white sands, swaying palm trees, and a lively ambiance. The calm and cool waters of the beach provide fabulous opportunities for swimming, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, jet skiing, and many other exhilarating water activities. Take the ferry from Ponce and visit the uninhabited Coffin island, which is only five miles off the coast. It has the best beach in Ponce for swimming and snorkeling. There is also a restored lighthouse with a lookout tower. For some more outdoor pursuits, you can plan a day excursion to Guanica, and Cabo Rojo, which are easily accessible from Ponce.

There are a fairly substantial restaurants in Ponce where you can dig in to any kind of platter ranging from sumptuous regional specialties, mouthwatering seafood to exotic western delights. Allow your taste buds to tingle with an eclectic array of world famous alcoholic beverages at the plush bars and pubs which remain the most favored hangout places amongst locals. For avid shoppers, the city has a lot to offer in its variety of shops, swanky malls, chic outlets, and antique boutiques, and gallerias. Just a short walking distance from Ponce Puerto Rico vacation rentals, is the “ La Guancha Paseo Tablada” that has something to suit the needs of every shopper. A lively local gathering place, it features book stores, jewelry shops, brand stores, and flower shops, restaurants, and lots more!