Ponce is on the South coast of the island of Puerto Rico and is surrounded by beautiful beaches. In addition to the many museums, the sugar mill and the Indian Ceremonial Park are definitely worth a look. The Museum of Art has paintings and sculptures from both the classic and the modern era. The collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings from the 19th century is considered to be one of the best in America. A large shopping arcade, Atocha Pedestrian Mall, has been the commercial centre of Ponce since 1900. The Casitas, the typical small houses occupied by the firemen of Parque Bombas, are also worth a visit. Visitors can see the entire city, from the centre to the Caribbean beach on a ride on the Chu Chu train.
