Estadio Francisco Montaner, Ponce

Name: Estadio Francisco Montaner
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#93 among attractions in Ponce

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The Estadio Francisco Montaner is a multi-use stadium in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is home to the Leones de Ponce team of the Puerto Rico Baseball League and FC Leones of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. The stadium has a capacity of 16,000 seats. Construction of the stadium began in 1947 and it opened on 15 October 1949. Montaner has the distinction of being the first stadium in Puerto Rico that installed an artificial surface field. The stadium lies next to the Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium, where the Ponce Lions hold their games. The Stadium was named to honor Francisco "Paquito" Montaner, one of the greatest Puerto Rican pitchers of all times. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 15 October 1949 (75 years ago)Capacity: 16 thous.Coordinates: 18°0'6"N, 66°37'54"W

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Estadio Francisco Montaner – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Nearby attractions include Parque del Retiro, Ponce (18 min walk), Iglesia Santa María Reina, Ponce (20 min walk), Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce (21 min walk), Primero, Ponce (24 min walk).