Vayas, Ponce

Name: Vayas
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

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Vayas is one of the 31 barrios of the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Along with Playa, Bucana, Canas and Capitanejo, Vayas is also one of Ponce's five coastal barrios. Together with Capitanejo, Vayas is also one of two rural coastal barrios in the municipality. It was organized in 1831, at which time it was divided into Vayas Norte and Vayas Sur; in 1878 the two were subsequently merged into today's Vayas. ()

Alternative names: Area: 10.47 mi²Coordinates: 18°0'25"N, 66°34'15"W

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Vayas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ponce Municipal Library, Puente de los Leones, Parque Familiar Julio Enrique Monagas, Parque del Tricentenario.

2.2 miW
Library
Ponce Municipal Library, Ponce
56 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, the second-largest city in Puerto Rico, stands the Ponce Municipal Library—a beacon of knowledge and a testament to the city's commitment to literacy and culture. This public library serves as an intellectual hub for residents...
2.5 miW
Bridge
Puente de los Leones, Ponce
63 min walk • The Puente de los Leones, a charming and historically significant bridge, graces the city of Ponce in Puerto Rico. This bridge, which spans the Rio Portugués, is not only a functional piece of infrastructure but also a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage.
1.8 miW
Park
Parque Familiar Julio Enrique Monagas, Ponce
47 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, lies the Parque Familiar Julio Enrique Monagas, a verdant oasis that serves as a communal hub for families and nature enthusiasts alike. This sprawling park, named after the renowned Puerto Rican sportsman Julio...
2.5 miW
Park
Parque del Tricentenario, Ponce
64 min walk • Parque del Tricentenario is a passive urban park in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The park was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city. It was inaugurated during the mayoral administration of mayor Rafael Cordero Santiago.
2.4 miW
Park
Parque Ecológico Urbano, Ponce
62 min walk • The Parque Ecológico Urbano, also known as Parque Ecológico de Ponce, is a passive park in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The park was designed by Bonin Orozco Arquitectos and was inaugurated on 19 September 2012.
2.6 miW
Museum, History museum
Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coimbre, Ponce
66 min walk • The Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coímbre is a sports museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
2 miSE
Locality
Capitanejo
50 min walk • Capitanejo is one of the 31 barrios of the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Along with Anón, Coto Laurel, Guaraguao, Quebrada Limón, Real, San Patricio, and Marueño, and the coastal barrio of Canas, Capitanejo is one of the municipality's nine bordering barrios. It borders the municipality of Juana Diaz.
2.3 miW
Park
Parque de la Ceiba, Ponce
59 min walk • Parque de la Ceiba is a passive park in sector Cuatro Calles of barrio San Antón, Ponce, Puerto Rico. Its centerpiece is the historic Ceiba tree, a tree associated with the founding of the city.
1.5 miW
Park
Parque Pedro Albizu Campos, Ponce
40 min walk • The Parque Pedro Albizu Campos is a passive recreational park in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was dedicated on 12 September 1991, to the memory of Puerto Rican Nationalist leader Pedro Albizu Campos by the Government of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce.
1.3 miN
Sculpture, Public art
Letras de Ponce, Ponce
33 min walk • The Letras de Ponce is a famous landmark in Barrio Sabanetas in Ponce, Puerto Rico, located southbound on PR-52 at the intersection with PR-10.
1.5 miW
Monuments and statues
Pedro Albizu Campos, Ponce
39 min walk • Pedro Albizu Campos is a statue to the memory of the Puerto Rican attorney and politician, and the leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement, Pedro Albizu Campos. It is at Parque Pedro Albizu Campos in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where Albizu Campos's residence used to be in the community of Tenerias, Barrio Machuelo Abajo.

Vayas, Ponce

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Vayas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)