The largest building in Ponce and overlooking the valley surrounding Ponce from above, is the El Museo Castillo Serralles, a mansion constructed by the Serrallés family, a wealthy family who ran the local successful rum distillery.
You start off from the imposing 100 feet tall Watchman Cross high on top of the Vigia Hill…
with the nearby Puertorican style Japanese gardens…
Then back down one street to the ‘castle’, where they offer guided tours of the whole place. It’s a beautiful house with lots of history and fascinating details about its architectural design. You can ever learn a thing or two about the local rum industry.
No photography allowed inside, but still, you can get a taste of what it looks like and the wonderful panoramic views from the estate’s terrace …
Definitely a must if you’re in Ponce.