La Ciudad PONCE
By : Macy Roy and Michael Sarmiento
History
Puerto RIco is a United States territory. Ponce was founded in 1692 by Juan Ponce de León. Tibes Indian Ceremonial Center was found in 1975 and with some skeletons found underground from A.D. 300. Ponce was Spains capital of the southern area until 1898.
Location
Puerto Rico is on the Carribean Sea which is known as La Perla del Sur ( pearl of the south). Ponce is southwest of the capital of Puerto Rico ( San Juan).
Important info:
Education:
77 public schools in Ponce
Climate:
During the winter the temperature is in the high 70's or low 80s. During the summer the temperature is high 80's and 90's.
Sports:
Baseball, basketball, biking, camping, and diving are some main sports played in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Population:
163,727
System of government:
It is a U.S. government so it has the same President but a governor in Puerto Rico.
Flag of Puerto Rico
Puerto Ricos flag represents blood that cares for the government or that of brave warriors and the white stripes, victory, liberty and independence. The blue triangle symbolizes the 3 sides of gov't and the blue waters of the ocean and the white star is the island-country of Puerto Rico.
Parque de Bomba
Built in 1882 and was the headquarters of the Ponce Fire Corps. Now it is a famous venue for bands on Sunday nights where people can listen to music and relax.
Playa de Ponce
Ponces beaches are large and spread across the south end of Puerto Rico. It has one of the best oceans for swimming in the world because of the calm tide.
Antiguo Casino de Ponce
(English: old ponce casino) is a old structre built 1922. Originally built as a social club. it is currently used as a premier reception center.
Lake Cerrillo
This lake is a great place to go for canoeing. This lake is man- made and a great place for a fishing trip. There are a variety of fishes to catch.