Acueducto de Ponce, Ponce

Name: Acueducto de Ponce
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#70 among attractions in Ponce

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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. The Aqueduct was known as El Puente de los Suicidios. It was declared a National Historic Monument on 17 June 2015. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1880 (144 years ago)Length: 2.55 miWidth: 2 ftHeight: 50 ftCoordinates: 18°1'16"N, 66°36'51"W

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Acueducto de Ponce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Castillo Serrallés, Parque de Bombas, Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Castillo Serrallés.

~1980 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Museo Castillo Serrallés, Ponce
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0.6 miS
Landmark 1882 firehouse and museum
Parque de Bombas, Ponce
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Parque de Bombas stands as an iconic landmark and a testament to the city’s rich history. This distinctive building, originally designed as the main pavilion for the 1882 Exhibition Trade Fair, later became the first...
0.4 miSW
Museum, Cemetery
Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro, Ponce
11 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...
~1980 ftSW
Spanish colonial revival architecture, Specialty museum, Museum
Castillo Serrallés, Ponce
10 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...
0.4 miW
Historical place, Observation decks and towers
Cruceta del Vigía, Ponce
11 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.
0.4 miW
Mountain
Cerro del Vigía, Ponce
11 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...
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Museo de la Historia de Ponce, Ponce
16 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...
0.5 miS
History museum, Museum, Library
Fundación Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón, Ponce
13 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...
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro La Perla, Ponce
17 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...
0.4 miS
Park
Mercado de las Carnes, Ponce
12 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.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coimbre, Ponce
14 min walk • The Museo Francisco "Pancho" Coímbre is a sports museum in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

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Nearby attractions include Castillo Serrallés, Ponce (10 min walk), Museo Castillo Serrallés, Ponce (10 min walk), Ponce Servicios, Ponce (10 min walk), Archivo Histórico de Ponce, Ponce (11 min walk).