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Plaza of Delights (Plaza de las Delicias)

Ponce, Puerto Rico
Ranked #11 of 19 attractions in Ponce
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Ponce’s main square has enough to keep you busy, from historical sites to boutiques.
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San Juan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Great place full of life, great for people watching. More

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Toronto
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

One can spend a good hour or two in this area. Some well preserved historic buildings and a nice plaza and cathedral. Worth a visit if you are in the Ponce area. More

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Niagara Falls, ON
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Lots of things to see and do...and look around at the neat fountains and sculptures. More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

This is one of the many historical Squares that Puerto Rico has. (We have at least one in each of the 78 municipalities). This one, located in the center of Ponce is very calm and relaxing. It has many fountains, a big cathedral and a historical "Parque de bombas" (fire station) with a museum inside of it. Sometimes during the... More

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Tampa, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Last time I visited the island, this place was a bit run down. Now it is rebuilt with AC and nice vendors stands. More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

This place is cool if you're new to the whole colonial setting thing, but this is a ghost town... there's not even a pharmacy within walking distance. If you stay out here in the nearby Hotel Melia and Ponce Ramada, don't expect to be wowed. At night there are crackheads begging and there are some shady types walking around. There... More

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santa rosa
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Every weekend there is live music on the Plaza at night. Its a place for families and friends to gather. Always somethig going on, More

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San Antonio, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Great place with artisans, restaurants, bars, etc ( and without the overwhelming crowds of San Juan). A few steps away from cute hotels like the Meliá and the Bélgica, and the gorgeous firehouse as well as the Catedral. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2011
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Visited old Ponce this early evening and it felt unsafe. There was still lots of daylight, but the presense of many police and the countless sketchy characters in the area made it feel very unsafe. Almost everything was closed at 530pm. We had hoped to grab a coffee and enjoy the square, but instead headed back to the hotel. It's... More

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puerto rico
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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