Capitanejo

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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. Along with Playa, Bucana, Vayas and Canas, Capitanejo is also one of Ponce's five coastal barrios. Together with Vayas, Capitanejo is also one of two rural coastal barrios in the municipality. It was founded in 1822. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.82 mi²Coordinates: 17°59'19"N, 66°32'53"W

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

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

4.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Plaza del Caribe, Ponce
107 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico's second-largest city, Plaza del Caribe stands as a premier shopping destination and a central hub for both locals and tourists seeking a comprehensive retail experience. This shopping center, with its array of stores...
4 miNW
Library
Ponce Municipal Library, Ponce
102 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...
4.2 miW
Bridge
Puente de los Leones, Ponce
109 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.
3.2 miW
Park
Parque Familiar Julio Enrique Monagas, Ponce
83 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...
4.3 miW
Park
Parque del Tricentenario, Ponce
110 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.
4.2 miW
Park
Parque Ecológico Urbano, Ponce
107 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.
4 miW
Park
Parque de la Ceiba, Ponce
103 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.
3.4 miNW
Park
Parque Pedro Albizu Campos, Ponce
86 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.
2.9 miNW
Sculpture, Public art
Letras de Ponce, Ponce
75 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.
3.3 miNW
Monuments and statues
Pedro Albizu Campos, Ponce
85 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.
4.4 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Concha Acústica de Ponce, Ponce
113 min walk • Concha Acústica de Ponce is an open-air music and performing arts amphitheater venue in Barrio Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico, owned and managed by the Ponce Municipal Government. It is located on the grounds of Parque de la Abolición. The open-air auditorium-amphitheater is used primarily for cultural events.