The town of Ponce is Puerto Rico’s second city, and is located
on the island’s southern coast. Ponce is considerably smaller
than San Juan, with a population of about 166,000. From San
Juan, Highway PR-52 will take you to Ponce in about one and a
half to two hours. There are enough things to do in Ponce that
it could easily fill up a day. Some of the highlights are below.
Ponce Museum of Art
largest and most prestigious art museum, housing a large permanent
collection of largely European art. However, it also hosts several
different exhibits throughout the year, showcasing such artists
as the Cuban-born Emilio Sanchez, as well as artists from Puerto
Rico and around the world. Their flagship piece seems to be
Flaming June, by the English painter Fredric Leighton. The
museum grounds also have a couple of well-kept gardens, a gift
shop and a research library...[CONTINUE READING]
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