Acueducto Alfonso XII — Attraction in Ponce

This aqueduct is beautiful! I came here with a friend of mine to do a unique photo shoot. Since we were staying about 15 minutes down the street, near the main square, we figured we’d walk.

If you choose to do this, I highly recommend not walking up Calle Leon. We ran into a large aggressive pack of dogs that felt like we were invading their territory (which we technically were). I have experience and informal training with this sort of thing, so I thankfully I was able to navigate us carefully and respectfully through the pack, before we made it onto a parallel street that was thankfully, much more safe.

In regards to the locals, always keep in mind you are walking through a neighborhood. Be as respectful as you would if you were in a library or a church. If you see someone near you, greet them in Spanish if you can. I am not a native speaker but I try to let people know that I am not a tourist—that I’m simply a traveler, entering their residential space with respect and dignity.

In regards to the aqueduct itself, if you see the gate is closed, do not worry. The gate is just closed to prevent cars from driving through.

The structure itself is stunning and well-worn from the elements. I didn’t try to walk up to the top of it, seeing as how it’s weathered a century of hurricanes, earthquakes, and who knows what else. Climb it at your own risk, but I’m not trying to die a “Final Destination”...

The Acueducto de Ponce (Ponce Aqueduct), formally Acueducto Alfonso XII,is the name of a historic gravity-based water supply system in the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It was designed in 1875 by Timoteo Luberza and built the following years. This aqueduct was the first modern water distribution system built in Puerto Rico.its a real marvel of ponce history hidden away from every day tours but a nice place to visit has a walk way on top to walk on but if you afraid of heights its gets you a bit scared but fun experience to go...

Si visitas este lugar, ten presente que estarás viendo una estructura con más de un siglo de antigüedad. Cuando terminó su función fue abandonada a su suerte. Ha sobrevivido una gran parte de su edad porque debe estar bien construida y eso incluye los temblores de 2019-2020. Una obra maestra en su tiempo, ahora este acueducto es testigo mudo de la dejadez humana. Cuando lo visité sus alrededores eran un vertedero clandestino. Un camino medio secreto te lleva hasta el tope donde hay una casa abandonada. Parece que trataron de ponerle una verja en la parte de arriba del acueducto que lo desmerece. Las bases de sus columnas ya no se ven completas y eso es preocupante debido a la sismicidad. Debe ser rescatado y...