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Centro Ceremonial Indigena
Photo courtesy of the Puerto Rico Office of Historic Preservation |
The Centro Ceremonial Indigena, located in Tibes ward, close to the
town of Ponce, is one of the largest and most important ceremonial sites
in Puerto Rico. Archeological investigation and radiocarbon dating indicate
that the site's major period of occupation was from 400 through 1000
AD. The site consists of several stone-lined courts/plazas shaded by
native trees. The last inhabitants of the site are believed to have
been Tainos.
Centro Ceremonial Indigena is located on Rte. 503, Km. 2.2 near Ponce, Puerto Rico. A museum located at the site is open
9:00am to 4:00pm., Tuesday- Sunday, closed major holidays. There is a fee for admission. Call
787-840-2255 for further information.
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