ponce, puerto rico

Ponce was founded on 12 August 1692. Ponce was named after Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. He was the great-grandson of Conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon. Ponce is an autonomous municipality with it's own governmental seat. In Puerto Rico, Ponce was the first to obtain it's autonomy in 1992.

Ponce is located on the southern coast of Puerto Rico facing the Caribbean Sea. It’s winter high temperatures average 87 °F. Summer highs are 93 °F. Rainfall in Ponce varies by season and locality. So if it's sunshine you like, Ponce has plenty of it.

Now it's a great time to visit Ponce--It's Christmas Season! Come and experience the worlds longest Christmas Season! Come visit Ponce!