Welcome to Porta Caribe!

Ponce is the capital of Porta Caribe, Puerto Rico's southern region, and is known as the "Pearl of the South." From its historic fire station to the renowned Museo de Arte de Ponce - a leading art institution in the Caribbean – the city offers a unique taste of Puerto Rican culture that will be sure to enthrall cruise passengers spending some time on land.

Further out in Porta Caribe, nature lovers can explore some of the region's world-class golf courses and relax in the famous Baños de Coamo (Coamo Hot Springs), said to be Ponce de Leon's "Fountain of Youth."