Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce

Name: Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns
Address: Calle Eduardo Ruberté, Ponce, 00716, Puerto Rico
Telephone: (787) 555-2310

#95 among attractions in Ponce

Basketball, Basketball court, Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

The Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, formerly, Coliseo Juan Pachín Vicéns, a.k.a. Coliseo de Ponce, is a sports venue in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The auditorium opened on 12 May 1972, under the mayoral administration of Juan H. Cintrón García and is named after basketball player Juan "Pachín" Vicéns. Initially known as "Coliseo de Ponce" from its inauguration in 1972 until the 1990s, it was baptized under the name Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, to honor the MVP basketball player. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 12 May 1972 (52 years ago)Capacity: 8260Coordinates: 18°0'6"N, 66°38'1"W

Address

Calle Eduardo RubertéPonce 00716 Puerto Rico

Contact

(787) 555-2310

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Day trips

Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo de Arte de Ponce, Museo Castillo Serrallés, Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Iglesia Santa María Reina.

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Monuments and statues
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Cemetery
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Which popular attractions are close to Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns?

Nearby attractions include Parque del Retiro, Ponce (20 min walk), Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce (21 min walk), Iglesia Santa María Reina, Ponce (23 min walk).

Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce

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Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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