Juan Ponce de Leon Home (Casa de Juan Ponce de Leon)
Juan Ponce de Leon Home (Casa de Juan Ponce de Leon)
Juan Ponce de Leon Home (Casa de Juan Ponce de Leon)
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Once the home of Ponce de Leon, the famous 15th-century European explorer and Dominican governor.
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SamBerkovitz
Pittsburgh, PA6 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Very interesting example of Spanish Romanesque architecture and historic. Nearby Boca de Yuma is also worth a visit
Written 7 March 2018
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Justsayin85253
Paradise Valley, AZ148 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Very small room downstairs and little upstairs, just not a whole lot to see. Wouldn't go out of my way for it unless you are a Ponce De Leon fanatic.
Written 13 January 2018
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NomadicCalifornian
Loveland, CO125 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
My group and I decided to stop by this place on our way to Boca de Yuma and were pleasantly surprised. The guide only charged us 50 pesos per person and was very into his job. He embued his talk with some genuine passion for the story on Ponce de Leon and gave a good explanations in English and Spanish for our mixed crowed. His English wasn't the greatest, but vety much understandable.
The best part was that we got to enjoy the small town it's located in afterwards and get accepted by the locals as if we were part of the community. Very friendly little village.
The best part was that we got to enjoy the small town it's located in afterwards and get accepted by the locals as if we were part of the community. Very friendly little village.
Written 22 October 2016
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David W
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States32 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
I was excited to go see this. It was like stepping back in time. The house has been restored and is in very good condition. All the artifacts, furniture, and decorations were interesting. We went on a Sunday and were the only ones there. It puts me in awe to walk in the footsteps of explorers from 500 years ago. There were 3 adults and 2 children. We were only asked to pay $10 total, but we gave Harry a tip for putting up with our poorly spoken Spanish.
Written 18 March 2016
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lisa w
sandy utah316 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
If you are interested in history of the conquest of the Americas, this place is for you! The house has been restored but has original furniture belonging to Ponce de Leon. It is the setting that was amazing, it is out in the country and you can almost feel the past here The price seems to change on how much money the guide feels like anywhere from 100 pesos to 200
Written 19 June 2014
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Dooleyvilleblog
Decatur, GA27 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
The entrance fee was $50 Dominican dollars/person. A guide met us at the door; he did not speak English, but it is not really a barrier to the attraction. The museum is small and simple. The written information is in English and Spanish. We used a GPS and did not have a problem finding the museum. The road leading up to the museum was dirt and made for a bumpy ride. If it was raining hard, I could see the road being difficult to pass/navigate. Beautiful, serene grounds.
Written 27 January 2014
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traceyabraham
Michigan115 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
I often take visitors to the town of Boca de Yuma and the House of Ponce de Leon and the Cave there so they can get a sense of the wealth of history on this island.
Ponce is credited with founding Florida as he searched for the 'fountain of youth', the river caves were where the pirates hid the gold stolen from Queen Isabela's fleets. The cave nearby is incredible and the natural wave pool is worth taking a dip. This town is still untouched, quaint, and very 'dominican'- local food served at cliffside restaurants overlooking the sea. It is a wonderful way to spend a full day exploring this point of the island Hispanola. Donations accepted at Ponces' museum and the cave.
Ponce is credited with founding Florida as he searched for the 'fountain of youth', the river caves were where the pirates hid the gold stolen from Queen Isabela's fleets. The cave nearby is incredible and the natural wave pool is worth taking a dip. This town is still untouched, quaint, and very 'dominican'- local food served at cliffside restaurants overlooking the sea. It is a wonderful way to spend a full day exploring this point of the island Hispanola. Donations accepted at Ponces' museum and the cave.
Written 24 August 2011
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