Ponce, “the pearl of the south” and the “city of quenepas,” is the second most populated city in Puerto Rico. It is located on the southern coast and is named after Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza, the great-grandson of Juan Ponce de Leon, who was one of the main Spanish influences on the island. Although Ponce is very reminiscent of Old San Juan with vibrant, European-style buildings, locals will proudly announce “ponce is ponce and the rest is just parking.”

Stops and activities during the excursion:
Downtown Ponce walking tour
The walking tour begins in Plaza Las Delicias, named after its breezy winds and refreshing waterfall mists. The plaza and its surrounding areas holds rich history of the city and the island. Parque de Bombas is located within the plaza, which was previously a festival center and firehouse. You will get a view of Castillo Serralles and Cruceta del Vigia from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will show you locations of historical events that occurred in Ponce, such as the Ponce massacre and an execution of criminals at Casa Alcalde, previously a jail. We will take you to the original building where the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico held their meetings. Experience the past and present of Ponce in informative walking tour.
Museo Castillo Serralles
We want you to be part of our museum and to experience its beauty. We offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museum. Whether you are a business person who loves to preserve and care about the local history or a couple looking to get married in an awesome traditional way, we have everything for all of you.
The Castle belongs to the Municipality of Ponce and is managed as a Museum by the Board of Trustees of Castillo Serrallés Inc., a non-profit organization, which comes from the private sector and is committed to Ponce's culture and tourism. The visitor will be able to appreciate in this Museum the testimony of a time and the development of the important sugar industry and its main derivative, rum.
The Serrallés Castle Museum offers you a tour where you can appreciate its collection pieces and learn about the history of the Serrallés Family. You will be able to walk between its hallways and furnished rooms, as if the family still lived in the residence.
Enjoy our Japanese Garden: Perfect place to breathe fresh air, relax and connect with nature.

This tour includes a meal at Nisper Asador, Vinos, y Cocteleria. Please contact us if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. All plates come with water or soda. Anything not listed on our menu is at your own expense. We highly recommend tipping the restaurant staff.