Parking in downtown Ponce, Puerto Rico

by: Antonio Rosario and Melina Aguilar Colón

Welcome to Ponce! Puerto Rico’s second city.

Ponce’s urban center dazzles the visitor with the elegance of its majestic buildings, no wonder it is called “La Perla del Sur,” The Pearl of the South. Everyday, visitors come to enjoy and take memorable photos in the unique “Parque de Bombas” The Fire Station, in front of the beautiful “Fuente de los Leones,” Fountain of the Lions, or by the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Tourists love coming to Ponce and many always ask: Where can I park my car?

To assists visitors we created this directory of: Parking in Downtown Ponce

1. Isabel I Parking
   - Location: Calle Mayor, Isabel corner. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: 75 vehicles.
   - Cost: $ 2.02 plus tax for first hour. Then $ 1.00 plus tax for each additional hour.
   - Hours: Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
   - Phone: (787) 795–1052 Central Office; (787) 587–9982 Parking Isabel I
2. Isabel II Parking
   - Location: Isabel Street, Leon Street corner. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: 192 vehicles
   - Cost: $ 1.00 plus taxes for first hour. Then .70 cents plus tax per additional hour or fraction.
   - Hours: Monday to Saturday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.
   - Phone: (787) 697–0393; Supervisor: Wilfredo Rosado (787) 432–3819.
3. Calle Vives Parking
   - Location: Vives Street. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: 38 vehicles.
   - Cost: Starting at .75 cents plus taxes the first hour. Then .25 cents for each additional hour.
   - Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
4. Parking Plaza
   - Location: Comercio Street, Mayor Street corner. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: 60 vehicles.
   - Cost: $ 1.50 plus taxes for the first hour. Then .25 cents for each additional hour.
   - Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am at 6:00 pm.
5. Dora Colón Clavell Urban Park
   - Location: Between Concordia Street and Marina Street. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: +100 vehicles.
   - Cost: Free.
6. CHC Concordia Parking
   - Location: Between Concordia Street, Aurora Street and Méndez Vigo Street. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: 98 vehicles.
   - Cost: $ 1.00 for the first hour. Then .25 cents for each additional hour.
   - Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
7. Plaza Vilariño Parking
   - Location: Sol Street between Union Street and Méndez Vigo Street. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: 45 vehicles.
   - Cost: Starting at .75 cents plus taxes the first hour. Then .25 cents plus taxes for each additional hour.
   - Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 am at 5:00 pm
8. Hotel Ponce Plaza Parking
   - Location: Reina Street, Méndez Vigo Street corner. Google Maps.
   - Capacity: 175 vehicles.
   - Cost: Starting at $ 2.51 for the first hour. Then $ 4.52 for the second hour, $ 6.52 the third hour and so on.
   - Hours: 24/7.
   - Phone: (787) 813–5050.

Other Parking Options:

Besides the parking lots mentioned, cars can be park on the sidewalk on most streets as long as you do not block a ramp, a fire hydrant, the entrance of a residence or a “non parking” area such as the “Zona de Descarga”.

Note: As of April 2019 the Parking Meters DO NOT work, you can freely park your car without having to pay. We will keep this information updated to make sure you can enjoy your visit to Ponce without the risk of a fine.

While in the city take a Ponce Walking Tour with Isla Caribe, cultural and historical walks of the downtown area, for more information visit their website www.islacaribepr.com or call (939) 265–5691. For our top recommendations of things to do in Ponce check out this blog: TOP THINGS TO DO IN PONCE, PUERTO RICO.

Enjoy your stay in the cultural capital of Puerto Rico!