The visual anchor of the Paseo Tablado La Guancha is this observation tower. Over $18 million dollars were invested in the surrounding recreation complex before it opened in 1998. The project was spearheaded by the former mayor of Ponce, Rafael Cordero Santiago. During his time in office, from 1989 until his death in 2004, “Churumba” was a tireless advocate for the city’s renewal and development.