Travel to historical Ponce
Take a holiday to Ponce and enjoy the area's museums, history and architecture. This romantic city is known for its shopping, cafes and beaches. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Ponce
Do you want to find things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Ponce a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Coamo Springs (16.2 mi / 26 km)
- Castillo del Niño (11.5 mi / 18.5 km)
- Bahia Ballena (18.8 mi / 30.3 km)
- United Nations Biosphere Reserve (18.9 mi / 30.4 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Ponce
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Ponce is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Playa Hilton Ponce (3 mi / 4.9 km)
- Toro Negro State Forest (10.7 mi / 17.3 km)
- Chorro de Doña Juana Waterfall (13.6 mi / 21.9 km)
- Coamo Springs (16.2 mi / 26 km)
- Gilligan's Island (17.7 mi / 28.5 km)
- Playa Cana Gorda (18.2 mi / 29.3 km)
Seasonal weather in Ponce
If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your holiday, August, July, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 27°C.
Transport to and around Ponce
Fly into Ponce (PSE-Mercedita), the closest airport, located 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Mayagüez (MAZ-Eugenio María de Hostos), which is 38.9 mi (62.6 km) away.