Parque del Retiro, Ponce

Name: Parque del Retiro
Address: Ponce, Puerto Rico

#67 among attractions in Ponce

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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. The park's managing ranger is Roberto Castro Franceschi. ()

Created: 1980Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 18°0'37"N, 66°37'35"W

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Ponce Puerto Rico

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Parque del Retiro – 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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Which popular attractions are close to Parque del Retiro?

Nearby attractions include Segundo, Ponce (11 min walk), Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín, Ponce (13 min walk), Primero, Ponce (13 min walk), Cementerio Civil de Ponce, Ponce (14 min walk).