Teatro La Perla
A neoclassical theatre that opened in 1864 and was rebuilt in 1941. Its six-column Corinthian portico is a landmark of the old town.
Teatro La Perla opened in 1864 and was once one of the largest theatres in the Caribbean. It was damaged by an earthquake in 1918 and rebuilt in its original style in 1941. Its facade, with six Corinthian columns and a triangular pediment, is very striking. It remains Ponce's main venue for plays, concerts and ballet. Outside performance times you can usually only admire the exterior, though the lobby is occasionally open to visitors. Tickets for performances are sold at the box office or online. The theatre stands across from the history museum, about a three-minute walk from the plaza.
Opening hours
Exterior accessible all day; entry per performance times
Nearby sights
- Museo de la Historia de Ponce
- Parque de Bombas
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Plaza Las Delicias
- Casa Armstrong-Poventud
- Plaza del Mercado Isabel II
- Museo de la Masacre de Ponce
- Casa Wiechers-Villaronga