La Ponderosa

La Ponderosa is a neighborhood in Ciénaga Baja, Río Grande. La Ponderosa is situated nearby to the neighborhood Las Dolores, as well as near the suburb Ciénaga Baja.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Villarán Bridge and The Outlet 66 Mall.

Villarán Bridge

Bridge

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The Villarán Bridge, also known as the Canóvanas Bridge, is a historic bridge over the Canóvanas River in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. Built in 1892 on the highway between Río Piedras and Río Grande, its iron superstructure was imported from Europe and set on masonry abutments. Villarán Bridge is situated 3½ km west of La Ponderosa.

The Outlet 66 Mall

Commercial area

The Outlet 66 Mall, originally known as the Belz Factory Outlet World and subsequently as The Outlet at Route 66, is an enclosed shopping mall in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. The Outlet 66 Mall is situated 3 km west of La Ponderosa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Canóvanas and Loíza.

Canóvanas

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Canóvanas is a small town in Puerto Rico and eastern suburb of San Juan located on the island's northeast coast close to El Yunque. The town is famous for its racehorse course, its historical agriculture and the legend of the Chupacabras.