37 Abandoned Resorts From a Bygone Era You Can Still Visit

14. Hotel Ponce Intercontinental: Modernist Majesty Overlooking the Caribbean

Perched atop El Vigia Hill in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Hotel Ponce Intercontinental stands as a remarkable, abandoned example of mid-century modernist architecture. Designed by renowned architect William B. Tabler, it opened in 1960 offering panoramic views and luxury amenities. Financial troubles forced its closure in 1975, leaving its distinctive curved structure and sweeping vistas to the elements. Despite decades of decay, its architectural significance and dramatic location make it a compelling site, a silent testament to a glamorous past and the economic shifts that left it behind, overlooking the vibrant city below.