Cruceta del Vigía
A cross-shaped lookout tower about 30 m high on Vigía Hill. Take the elevator to the top for views over Ponce and the coastline.
The Cruceta del Vigía was built in 1984 to commemorate the colonial-era lookouts on the hilltop who spotted incoming ships and signaled the town. The roughly 30-metre-high concrete cross has a glass observation gallery in its crossbar. Take the elevator up for 360-degree views over Ponce's old town, the harbor and, in the distance, Caja de Muertos island. On clear days the visibility is excellent. A small exhibition and garden sit at the base. Admission is about US$10. The tower is next to Serrallés Castle, and combined tickets are available. A visit takes about 40 minutes. Opening hours are usually similar to the castle's, and the site is often closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Opening hours
Thu–Sun 09:00–17:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Castillo Serrallés
- Panteón Nacional Román Baldorioty de Castro
- Casa Wiechers-Villaronga
- Plaza del Mercado Isabel II
- Casa Armstrong-Poventud
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Parque de Bombas
- Plaza Las Delicias