Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPonce the Pearl City from San Juan
Duration: 9.5 hours (approx.)
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Product code: 4170PONCE
The pace of life is slower and more graceful in Ponce, Puerto Rico's second city and because of its unique beauty is known as the 'Pearl of the South'.
You arrive in about an hour on a scenic expressway through the central mountain range and will see lovingly restored mansions, each a unique criollo interpretation of the Neo-classical architecture, house museums and exhibits.
Then visit the Tibes Indian Ceremonial Park, discovered in 1975, the first inhabitants of the area had constructed ceremonial parks where they use to celebrate festivals and important events. See burials, charms, idols, vessels and other other artifacts used by Indians who had lived in the Ponce area.
The tour concludes with a visit to Seralles Castle. Take in the city's stately plazas and mansions and its famous red and black firehouse. A stop is made for lunch (not included) during this full day tour.
Ponce Firehouse
Tuesday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- January 6 (Three King's Day)
- March 21, 2008 (Good Friday)
- July 4 (Independence Day)
- November 27, 2008 (Thanksgiving Day)
- December 24-25 (Christmas)
- December 31 (New Years Eve)
Tour commences with pick-up from major San Juan, Puerto Rico hotels (see Hotel List below)
If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call the supplier and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.
Departure Time:- Isla Verde area: 8:00am
- Condado area: 8:15am
- Old San Juan area: 8:40am
Tour returns at approximately 6:30pm
Hotel Pickup:- Passenger pick-up is only available from the San Juan, Puerto Rico hotels listed below
- Pick up is not provided from San Juan Cruise ship (port/dock). The closest hotel is the Sheraton
Please advise which of these pick-up hotels you require collection from at time of booking, and call 48 hours prior to reconfirm your tour and hotel pick-up time.
Hotel Pick-Up List:
- Caribe Hilton
- Sheraton Old San Juan
- Wyndham Condado Plaza
- Courtyard Marriott
- Kasalta
- Howard Johnson
- Intercontinental Isla Verde
- Wyndham El San Juan
- ESJ Towers
- Ritz Carlton
Please specify either Wyndham Old San Juan, Wyndham Condado Plaza or Wyndham El San Juan at time of booking. Pickup is NOT provided from Wyndham El Conqistador Resort and Golden Door Spa.
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- All Entrance Fees
- Return Transportation
- Expert Bilingual Guide
- 7% Tax Included
- Lunch
- Gratuity (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Pick up is not provided from San Juan Cruiseship (port/dock). The closest hotel is the Sheraton.
- Pickup is not provided from Wyndham El Conqistador Resort and Golden Door Spa because the tour operates out of San Juan. The Catamaran is in Fajardo and so guests at the El Conquistador need to make own arrangements with their Concierge for transportation. The El Conquistador is located between San Juan and the El Yunque Rainforest and is approximately a 1 hour and 15 minute drive to the closest pick up location, the Ritz Carlton Hotel San Juan, where you can check in for the tour
- Tour buses are air-conditioned, but without bathrooms
- Tour buses are wheelchair accessible, but do not have a wheelchair lift. Persons in a wheelchair must be able to walk a little (with help from the driver) in order to get on and off the bus. The wheelchair must be foldable
- This tour requires a minimum number of 6 passengers to operate. There is a possibility that the tour may be canceled after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided the option to take the tour on an alternative date or be refunded in full. It will be necessary for you to call 24 hours prior to your departure date to reconfirm.
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