Magueyes, Ponce

Name: Magueyes
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#123 among attractions in Ponce

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Magueyes is one of the 31 barrios of the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Together with Cerrillos, Machuelo Arriba, Maragüez, Montes Llanos, Portugués, Sabanetas, and Tibes, Magueyes is one of the municipality's eight interior barrios. The name of this barrio is of native Indian origin. It was created in 1831. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.56 mi²Coordinates: 18°2'17"N, 66°38'51"W

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Nearby attractions include: Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes, Museo Castillo Serrallés, Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Castillo Serrallés.

1.7 miE
Pre-Columbian archaeological site
Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes, Ponce
44 min walk • Steeped in the rich history of Puerto Rico's indigenous peoples, the Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes in Ponce stands as a crucial archaeological site and museum that brings to life the pre-Columbian cultures of the Caribbean.
2.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Museo Castillo Serrallés, Ponce
58 min walk • Nestled in the lush hills of the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Museo Castillo Serrallés stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural heritage and its storied past in the sugar industry. This opulent mansion-turned-museum was once the residence of the...
2.5 miSE
Museum, Cemetery
Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Ponce
63 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro serves not only as a final resting place for some of the island's most distinguished figures but also as a museum that encapsulates the rich history and cultural heritage of...
2.3 miSE
Spanish colonial revival architecture, Specialty museum, Museum
Castillo Serrallés, Ponce
58 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, stands the elegant Castillo Serrallés, an emblem of the island's rich cultural heritage and its storied past in the sugar and rum industries. This grand mansion, a testament to the wealth generated...
2.2 miSE
Historical place, Observation decks and towers
Cruceta del Vigía, Ponce
57 min walk • Perched atop the rolling hills of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Cruceta del Vigía proudly stands as a historic watchtower and a beacon of cultural heritage. This iconic sight, a towering cross-shaped structure, offers a panoramic view of the city and the Caribbean Sea.
2.1 miSE
Mountain
Cerro del Vigía, Ponce
55 min walk • Perched atop the rolling hills of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Cerro del Vigía stands as a historic lookout point with panoramic views that have captivated visitors and locals alike. This strategic vantage point, whose name translates to "Hill of the Watchman," has played a...
2.7 miSE
Park
Mercado de las Carnes, Ponce
69 min walk • Mercado de las Carnes, also known as La Plaza de los Perros, but formally, Plaza Juan Ponce de León, was the first building in Puerto Rico to mix social and architectural elements via the pedestrian mall concept. The historic Art Deco architecture structure is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and dates from 1926.
2 miSE
Monuments and statues
Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce
50 min walk • The Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín is a mausoleum monument in Ponce, Puerto Rico, dedicated to the seven firefighters and one civilian who subdued the flames of the "El Polvorín" fire that took place on the night of 25 January 1899 in that city.
1.7 miSE
Cemetery
Cementerio Católico San Vicente de Paul, Ponce
44 min walk • The Cementerio Católico San Vicente de Paul is a cemetery in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is the only cemetery in Puerto Rico with a group of niches built forming a basement, in which the burials occurred beneath ground level, thus giving the effect of a catacomb.
2.4 miSE
Park
Parque del Retiro, Ponce
61 min walk • Parque del Retiro is the only senior citizens-oriented passive park in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is located in barrio Canas Urbano. The park commemorated its 30th anniversary on 11 February 2010. It has a "steady attendance" of some 70 senior citizens. The park's oldest member is 91 years old.
2.5 miSE
Aqueduct
Acueducto de Ponce, Ponce
64 min walk • The Acueducto de Ponce, formally Acueducto Alfonso XII, is the name of a historic 2.5-mile gravity-based water supply system in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was designed in 1875 by Timoteo Luberza and built the following years. This aqueduct was the first modern water distribution system built in Puerto Rico.