Parque de la Abolición, Ponce

Name: Parque de la Abolición
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#54 among attractions in Ponce

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Parque de la Abolición is a city park in Barrio Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is the only park in the Caribbean commemorating the abolition of slavery. It was built in 1874 and renovated in 1956. ()

Created: 1874Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 18°0'22"N, 66°36'46"W

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Parque de la Abolición – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo de Arte de Ponce, Antiguo Casino de Ponce, Casa Alcaldía, Museo de Arqueología de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico.

~1630 ftSW
Major museum of art
Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce
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~1550 ftN
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Antiguo Casino de Ponce, Ponce
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Antiguo Casino de Ponce stands as a beacon of cultural and architectural splendor. This historic building, once an exclusive social club for the city's elite, now serves as a premier venue for weddings, galas, and other...
~1790 ftN
Hispanic colonial architecture, City hall
Casa Alcaldía, Ponce
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~1630 ftSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Museo de Arqueología de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico, Ponce
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0.4 miN
Park
Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce
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~1230 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museo de la Masacre de Ponce, Ponce
6 min walk • The Museo de la Masacre de Ponce stands as a somber reminder of a tragic event in Puerto Rico's history. Located in the city of Ponce, this museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Ponce Massacre, which occurred on March 21, 1937.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro La Perla, Ponce
11 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Teatro La Perla stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic fervor of the region. This historic theatre, with its grand façade and opulent interior, has been a centerpiece of Ponce's cultural life...
~890 ftNW
Park
Parque Urbano Dora Colón Clavell, Ponce
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Park
Plaza del Mercado de Ponce, Ponce
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~1970 ftNW
Church
Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Ponce, Ponce
10 min walk • The Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Ponce was the first structure erected in Puerto Rico by the celebrated architect Antonin Nechodoma. Constructed in 1907, the building houses a Methodist congregation and is located on Villa street in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the city's historic district. The structure was listed on the U.S.
~1420 ftN
Museum, History museum
Casa Paoli, Ponce
7 min walk • Casa Paoli is a historic house and biographical museum in barrio Cuarto, Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the Ponce Historic Zone.

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Which popular attractions are close to Parque de la Abolición?

Nearby attractions include El Hombre Redimido, Ponce (1 min walk), Monumento a la abolición de la esclavitud, Ponce (1 min walk), Concha Acústica de Ponce, Ponce (1 min walk), Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad, Ponce (2 min walk).