Mercado de las Carnes, Ponce

Name: Mercado de las Carnes
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#34 among attractions in Ponce

Park, Relax in park

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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. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The Plaza was rebuilt in 1992, under the administration of Mayor Churumba. It is located in the alley connecting Mayor and Leon streets, in the block between Estrella and Guadalupe streets. The Plaza and the alley are one and the same. ()

Opened: 1926 (98 years ago)Built: 1926 (98 years ago)Elevation: 72 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 18°0'53"N, 66°36'51"W

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Mercado de las Carnes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque de Bombas, Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Plaza Las Delicias.

~1040 ftS
Landmark 1882 firehouse and museum
Parque de Bombas, Ponce
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~1360 ftNW
Museum, Cemetery
Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Ponce
7 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...
~1060 ftS
Historic cathedral built in 1835
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Ponce
6 min walk • The Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico. This church, an architectural gem and spiritual haven, serves as a pivotal landmark for both the city's residents and visitors from around the world.
~1100 ftS
Park
Plaza Las Delicias, Ponce
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~1160 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Museo de la Historia de Ponce, Ponce
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Museo de la Historia de Ponce stands as a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of this vibrant city. The museum, a beacon of knowledge and heritage, offers visitors an in-depth look into the past...
~810 ftE
History museum, Museum, Library
Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Ponce
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón stands as a beacon of knowledge and cultural heritage. This distinguished library, named after the former Governor of Puerto Rico, Rafael Hernández Colón, serves as a vital...
~1290 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro La Perla, Ponce
7 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...
~1110 ftS
Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, Ponce
6 min walk • In the heart of the vibrant city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, stands the Residencia Armstrong-Poventud, a magnificent example of the island's architectural heritage and cultural richness. This historical building is a beacon of the city's past, now serving as an educational...
~1100 ftS
Park
Plaza del Mercado de Ponce, Ponce
6 min walk • Plaza del Mercado de Ponce or, formally, Plaza del Mercado Isabel Segunda, is a historic marketplace building in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was inaugurated in 1863 by Ponce Mayor Don Luis de Quixano.
~350 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Casa Vives, Ponce
2 min walk • Casa Vives is a historic building located in the Ponce Historic Zone in Ponce, Puerto Rico, across from the Plaza de Mercado de Ponce.
~1260 ftS
Memorial
Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce
7 min walk • The Monumento a los héroes de El Polvorín is a monument at Plaza Las Delicias in Ponce, Puerto Rico, dedicated to the seven fire fighters and one civilian that subdued the flames of the "El Polvorin" fire on the night of 25 January 1899.

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Nearby attractions include Casa Vives, Ponce (2 min walk), Paseo Atocha, Ponce (4 min walk), Teatro Fox Delicias, Ponce (4 min walk), Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Ponce (4 min walk).