Native Ecuadorians had a strong spiritual appreciation for fire, air, water and the earth. Out of respect for the aboriginal people’s beliefs, the city commissioned large structures along the waterfront called The Four Elements Towers. This lookout platform is the Earth Tower. At the base stands a sculpture by Daniel Palacio of Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno. From 1903 until 1932, he served as Ecuador’s vice president twice and president three times. Also in Civic Square are three other statues of former Ecuadorian presidents who were born in Guayaquil.
