Cementerio Civil de Ponce, Ponce

Name: Cementerio Civil de Ponce
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#87 among attractions in Ponce

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Cementerio Civil de Ponce, a.k.a. Cementerio Municipal de Ponce, is a historic burial ground in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1901. It was designed by Manuel V. Domenech. Some of the people buried at Cementerio Civil include Ruth Fernández, Isabel la Negra and Héctor Lavoe. It is believed to be the largest cemetery in Puerto Rico. ()

Established: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 18°0'56"N, 66°37'56"W

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Cementerio Civil de Ponce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Castillo Serrallés, Antiguo Casino de Ponce, Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

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Castillo Serrallés, Ponce
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Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, Ponce
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Mercado de las Carnes, Ponce
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Which popular attractions are close to Cementerio Civil de Ponce?

Nearby attractions include Cementerio Católico San Vicente de Paul, Ponce (4 min walk), Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce (4 min walk), Parque del Retiro, Ponce (14 min walk), Segundo, Ponce (19 min walk).