Plaza las Delicias, Central square in Ponce, Puerto Rico
The Plaza Las Delicias spans 8,800 square meters and features two distinct sections divided by a cathedral, with ornate fountains and lion statues throughout the space.
Established in 1670 during Spanish colonial rule, the plaza emerged as the heart of Ponce's urban development, following traditional town planning principles of that era.
The square hosts major city celebrations including Carnaval Ponceño and Las Mañanitas, drawing thousands of residents and visitors for music, dance, and festivities.
Visitors can explore the red and black Parque de Bombas fire station museum, the Cathedral, and numerous monuments while shopping at surrounding stores and restaurants.
The plaza contains the distinctive Lions Fountain in Plaza Federico Degetau, which stands as one of Puerto Rico's most recognized water features.
Location: Puerto Rico
Inception: 1670
GPS coordinates: 18.01160,-66.61400
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:58
Museo Parque de Bombas
44 m
Ponce City Hall
91 m
Hotel Meliá
70 m
Museo de la Masacre de Ponce
262 m
Plaza del Mercado de Ponce
338 m
Teatro La Perla
224 m
Ponce Ramada Hotel
93 m
Wiechers–Villaronga House
210 m
Museum of Ponce History
290 m
Casa Paoli
255 m
Teatro Fox Delicias
135 m
Casa Vives
282 m
Museo de la Arquitectura Ponceña
208 m
Oppenheimer House
331 m
Plaza Degetau
35 m
Bank of Ponce
94 m
First United Methodist Church of Ponce
234 m
Paseo Atocha
165 m
Centro Español de Ponce
196 m
Residencia Ermelindo Salazar
155 m
Salazar–Candal House
253 m
Subirá House
230 m
Casa Rosita Serrallés
300 m
Font–Ubides House
219 m
Rafael Hernández Colón Foundation Library
352 m
Monumento a los heroes de El Polvorín (obelisk)
43 m
Zaldo de Nebot Residence
216 m
Fuente de los Leones
26 mReviews
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