The south region is where Puerto Rican heritage, history, and hospitality converge with the peaceful rhythm of the Caribbean Sea. 

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    More than golf, Hilton Ponce is all about relaxing by the pool or under the palms by the beach.

    More than golf, Hilton Ponce is all about relaxing by the pool or under the palms by the beach.

    Day 1 – Arrival in Ponce & Cultural Walkthrough 

    Check in at the Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort, your oceanfront home base. In the afternoon, stroll through Plaza Las Delicias, the cultural heart of Ponce, flanked by cathedrals and colonial architecture. Visit the Museo de Arte de Ponce, home to European and Caribbean masterpieces, before dining at Diverso, where local ingredients are elevated with global creativity. 

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    Enjoy spectacular oceanfront views at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club

    Enjoy spectacular oceanfront views at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club.

    Day 2 – Golf & Salsa by the Sea 

    Play a scenic round at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club, known as home to the Puerto Rico's first island golf green, and stunning oceanfront views. Afterward, cool off with cocktails by the resort pool. As night falls, try your luck at the resort’s casino and immerse yourself in live salsa music —a sensory celebration of Puerto Rican nightlife. 

    Guavate, part of the town of Cayey in the center of the island, is well known for its lechoneras, outdoor eateries specializing in slow-roasted pork.

    Guavate is well known for its lechoneras, outdoor eateries specializing in slow-roasted pork.

    Day 3 – El Legado & Lechón Legacy 

    Venture to the nearby town of Guayama and tee off at El Legado Golf Club, designed by the late Puerto Rican golfer Chi Chi Rodríguez, that embraces the region’s rolling hills. After golf, take a side trip to Guavate, in Cayey, Puerto Rico’s famed “pork highway,” where roadside lechoneras serve up perfectly roasted pork, plantains, and local beer. If you’re looking for a more upscale dinner, visit Gallo Pinto, a James Beard Award-nominated restaurant that highlights traditional Boricua cuisine with an elevated twist. Depart nourished in both body and soul.

    A Guide to Guavate and Puerto Rico’s Pork Highways

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    Vahely Vega
    Vahely Vega Varela is a Content Coordinator at Discover Puerto Rico, contributing to the development of editorial content aligned with the organization’s communication strategies. With a background in journalism, complemented by studies in geography and climate change, she integrates this knowledge and her interests into her work, along with her passion for highlighting what makes the Island unique: its culture, natural diversity, and flavors, and sharing it with those who wish to explore Puerto Rico with the same appreciation she holds for her home.
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