Plaza del Mercado Isabel II
A traditional food market on the north side of the old town, with tropical fruit, spices, handicrafts and affordable local snacks.
Isabel II Market is Ponce's oldest public market, built in the late 19th century. Its iron-and-masonry hall is lined with stalls selling tropical fruit, vegetables, coffee, spices, herbs and handicrafts. Nearby small eateries serve affordable Puerto Rican home-style dishes such as tostones (fried green plantains) and rice and beans. The market is busiest in the morning and is generally open Monday to Saturday. It is a five-minute walk from Plaza Las Delicias and a good place to experience local life or pick up coffee as a souvenir.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat roughly 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museo de la Historia de Ponce
- Parque de Bombas
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Teatro La Perla
- Plaza Las Delicias
- Casa Armstrong-Poventud
- Casa Wiechers-Villaronga
- Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro