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Tibes Ceremonial Park

Historic Taino village


Route 503 Km 2.7
Ponce, PR
00732

Neighborhood: Ponce

Phone: +1 787 840 2255 / +1 787 840 5687
Fax: +1 787 841 0105
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Located in Ponce, the "Bateyes" or ceremonial ballpark of the Taino culture dates back to 700A.D. It has nine ball fields and three plazas. Containing the largest burial ground, 186 human remains dating back to the 4th century have been located. The park offers archaeological and botanical displays. It is a sanctuary of pre-historic trees, native flora, and birds that existed during the Indian culture. The Museum has many interesting artifacts on display. There is a conference room and a documentary on different Indian cultures.

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Spritual
I was taken back when I arrive at the park. Its nothing like I was expecting to see or feel. The air...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Puerto Rico on May 22 2007


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ceremonial park of ponce
theres a lot of history u get a guide that tells u about the fruits and the history of the indians t...
Reviewed by:togelfuncky2000 from on Aug 10 2006


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free and informative
The Tibes park didn't have a lot to see, but our guide was intelligent and interesting, and I fe...
Reviewed by:violinchick65 from Nelson, B.C., Canada on Mar 30 2006



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