Ponce and the Southern Coast Travel Guide
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Not as popular as San Juan or Vieques, the South is a region full of underrated attractions, fine food, and a laid-back authentic vibe that is hard to come by elsewhere. From lush tropical mountains to arid seacoast plains, Puerto Rico's southern region lets you sample the island from a local's perspective.
Ponce and the Southern Coast Hotels
Modest, family-oriented establishments near beaches or in small towns and the occasional restored colonial hacienda or mansion are the most typical accommodations...read more
Fodor's Choice
Ponce and the Southern Coast Restaurants
Not all the culinary hot spots are in San Juan. In fact, people from the capital drive to Ponce or Guánica to see what's new on the horizon. Some...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Ponce and the Southern Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Ponce and the Southern Coast
- $156 & up -- Flights from Raleigh on Sale (R/T incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $199 & up -- Atlantis Bahamas w/Free Kids Meals, 55% Off Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
- $291 -- Philly Residents: 3-Night Stay in Puerto Rico Resort AAA Vacations
- $389 & up -- Puerto Rico 3-Nt. Vacation w/Air, Half Off CheapCaribbean.com
Ponce and the Southern Coast Experiences
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Parque de Bombas: Marvel at a century-old firehouse whose red-and-black color scheme has inspired thousands of photographers.... Read more
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Southern Puerto Rico is an undiscovered dive destination, which means unspoiled reefs and lots of fish. You can arrange for dive boats at Caribe... Read more
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Hand carving wooden saints (santos), is one of Puerto Rico's oldest traditional art forms, and the practice has survived for centuries. But you... Read more
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Fodors.com caught up with renowned author Jay McInerney on the heels of his latest book launch to ge... Read more
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I SOON SAW THAT THIS WAS NOT YOUR AVERAGE RESTAURANT
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