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Devin M

3 contributions

Run down, mostly closed

May 2022 • Couples

Do not listen to Puerto Rican advertisements. This place is not that great. They have some food trucks and a subpar beach. The only reason it gets any stars is because there is a cool place there to stop and feed the pelicans and tarpons. Do not plan out for more than 30 mins of your day if you plan to stop here

Written July 2, 2022

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Graciela

5 contributions

Sad once a beautiful place Nature has it now.

May 2022 • Business

The place is closed down. So sad it is just for ghosts. You can still visit the fountain and the beach.

La guancha was a beautiful place, happy place for families and place for music and dancing. Now it is not so sad paid my condolences.

Written June 2, 2022

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Road11866340712

3 contributions

Character and Charm

Mar 2022 • Solo

Rating 5 stars for its character and charm. Was told by locals that back in 2020 they were hit hard by an earthquake and have not recovered. Imagine that after hurricane Maria hit. Two catastrophes that toy haven’t recovered from.
The entire park was shut down and secluded other than one stand selling souvenirs and a man selling coquito. So sad. No where did I find online that things were this bad in Ponce. Breaks my heart. The amusement rides are still up but no one allowed to ride. I pray Ponce rises again one day.
Def make it out there to support those in need. The ride from San Juan is a majestic, unbelievable site. Mountains galore!!!!! The most breathtaking. You won’t regret it.

Written March 7, 2022

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Marivinera

Phoenix, AZ138 contributions

Beach and great time

Jul 2021 • Family

If you make it to the souther part of the island you must visit LA Guancha. It offers food, drinks and what better feature than the sea. It is free to park and access. Plenty of picnic tables and space for you to set up with your family. Young kids can splash in the water or play at the playground. Adults and teens can do a nice walk/hike on the shore. There’s is a police station right there so you feel safe with the police presence.
Did I say it is free.

Written August 20, 2021

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JOSE C

New Castle, DE5 contributions

A reminder of how vulnerable we all are to Mother Nature. La Guancha is a favorite stop for the Ponce locals.

Aug 2021 • Couples

La Guancha reminds us all that Mother Nature dictates the course of history. Once a thriving tourist attraction centered around a beautiful boardwalk and businesses it now stands desolate and just a quiet reminder of what it once was. I gave it 5 stars because I’d still like to see tourist come out and see for themselves the pride and love of these wonderful people as you walk through and support the local food Kiosk that remain where once thousands of people gathered. The views are spectacular still and the locals friendly and warm. If you want to experience local business and tourism in Ponce be sure to make la Guancha a try.

Written August 13, 2021

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Tara

1 contribution

Kiosks at La Guancha are open!

Aug 2021 • Family

La Guancha was open on the Saturday afternoon that we went. Because the boardwalk is still closed (due to hurricane damage, maybe???), the kiosks have moved next to the park and also at the dead end where the restaurant is. Most of the kiosks are selling drinks (I got a Big Gulp of mojito, unintentionally, ooops! I didn’t complain lol), and some good empanadas of shrimp and beef. At the kiosks toward the dead end, we got some pinchos and absolutely delicious shrimp ceviche (at El Patio), a good mango frappe, and some more yummy freshly fried empanadas at Pleasures of the Sea (I wish I had saved some room to try the stuffed tostones and mofongo at Pleasures of the Sea). It was really hot, but it was lively and fun. Definitely a popular local family hangout.

Written August 9, 2021

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Gerry R

1 contribution

La Guancha ghost town status

Jun 2021

La Guancha use to be a fun place to visit but unfortunately it is fenced out. Not worth visiting. The place is eroding away, there use to be caring in the past to maintain the place.

Written June 5, 2021

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Martin Stein

Grand Rapids, MI5 contributions

Everything Is Still Closed

Apr 2021 • Family

As of April, 2021, the boardwalk is totally closed. A nice, quaint park, but not worth the trip. Keep checking back, as I am sure it was great (and will be again).

Written April 7, 2021

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Diana M

Fords, NJ15 contributions

Everything was closed

Oct 2020 • Family

We tried visiting on a Tuesday afternoon but everything was closed and deserted, not sure if it is due to all the covid restrictions. There were metal fences surrounding the entrance and you could see a small bronze statue of Hector Lavoe in front of the entrance. The only thing we could observe freely was la fuente del leon (the lion’s fountain) but it wasn’t working either.

Written October 13, 2020

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galos593

Kissimmee, Florida, United States440 contributions

Great Beach

Mar 2020

this is a great spot to see the sun set ,lots of business around here big parking lot great for pictures and more . …but when the night falls the mosquitoes eat you alive.

Written March 10, 2020

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La Guancha | Paseo Tablado La Guancha

• “Kiosk #5 has great bacalaitos and sopon de gandules”(5 Tips)

  “Bacalaitos at #5 yummy !”(2 Tips)

  “Puerto Rican experience!”(2 Tips)

  “Kiosko 3 Pizza Conos and variety of local and craft beer”(3 Tips)

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• Great time! Live music and lots of fresh seafood! You can come early and take the boat to Caja de Muertos.

• Bacalaitos at #5 yummy ! Now if you want their home sangria ask them if they would recommend it, the lady’s son makes it and her opinion on the night’s batch is very honest ha !

• If you’re hanging out during the night listening to great music, make sure you pass by Kiosk #12, ask for Ruben (the owner) and tell him that WKBB sent you!

• Amazing place to hang out, have a beer and dancing too!!

• Dancing, music, food – an all around must see/do Puerto Rican experience!

• Kiosko 3 – Yardas Express great Pizza Conos and a variety of beers, local and craft beers

• Amazing place to visit. Good food, good people, and amazing views of Ponce.

• A cool beach and quality kiosks.

• Very disappointind during a weekday afternoon. Water was very choppy and boardwalk is under construction. Appeared the gate to feed the pelicans closed at 4. Wasn’t worth the drive.

• Kiosk #5 has great bacalaitos and sopon de gandules

• Good music in weekends. Great place for the night 🙂

• Kiosko 3 Pizza Conos and variety of local and craft beer

• Great for sightseen! Beautiful Place!

• If you want to eat awesome Puerto Rican food, eat at El Paladar!

• Boardwalk and fritanga!!

• El pilon has awesome fried chickn

• The food is amazing

• Orgasmo at el Machetero kiosk

• Drinks&food

• If u are going to puerto rico go to the guancha because is beautiful

• Kioskos, music, food

• On Sundays there is always salsa between kiosk 16 & 18

• Get here early in the off season for the ferry.

• Great scenery

• Disfruting the Day … <3

• Bring toilet paper, hand sanitizer and paper towel 🙁

• Don’t go to el Diario, the mofongo was dry and they didn’t know how to make a churrasco.

• Fresquito 🌀

• It’s half closed for renovation right now… Beware! (August 13)

• Excelente el poder alimentar a las aves y peces!!! La comida súper!!!

• Kiosko #8 La Mexicana y Familia, los mejores mofongos y mojitos!! Visitanos!!

• Han remodelado la estructura y arreglado las areas verdes. Se ve muy lindo. Buen sitio para domingos en familia.

• Actualmente se encuentra en reparación pero aún así sigue siendo un buen lugar para pasar la tarde obeservando el mar.

• Prueben el Machetero, en el kiosko del Machetero, si eres ponceño ya lo abras probado 🙂

• Kiosco #17 donde hacen las mejores empanadillas de pulpo ❤️

• lugar tranquilo y relajado, para pasar un tiempo despejado

• Ideal para ver el atardecer, bailar y correr bicicletas.

• Se pasa chevere … Mis negocios favoritos son El Machetero y Cafélao …!!!!

• El kiosko #2 es excelente. Buenísimo el mofongo 🙂

• Ideal para pasarla en familia y escuchar música.

• Buen ambiente para tomarse algo y relajarse conversando

• Excelente la comida, ambiente familiar y mucho parking!!!

• Todo tipo de música, comida y bebidas!

• La ruta de la Salsa, Ponce

• La Guancha de noche.

• Tremenda vista!

• me di pal de tragos con Falo y la familia en la guancha. nitido

• Mar, brisa y frescura 😀

• Comiéndome una rica Carne frita.

• Me encanta esta area 🙂

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Complejo Recreativo y Cultural La Guancha

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For the promenade of Laxe Paanchao in the same town, see Tablado Lacechao in the same town, see the boardwalk

B Complejo Recreativo y Cultural La Guancha (English: Complejo Recreativo y Cultural La Guancha ) is a recreational complex in Barrio. Playa in Ponce, Puerto Rico with family fun and cultural facilities reopening June 23 1998 years. ^[1] The highlight of the complex is Paseo Tablado La Guancha, which is surrounded by the beach, an observation tower, an amphitheater and 24 open-air kiosks. ^[2] It was developed by the mayor’s office. Rafael Cordero Santiago. ^[3] In October 2017 it was closed to visitors for repairs, but since January 2020, when the area was severely damaged due to the 2020 Puerto Rico Earthquake, no repairs have been made and as of June 17, 2020 year it remains closed. ^[4]

Content

• 1 History
• 2 Services
• 3 Financing
• 4 Conditions of the earthquake in Puerto Rico in 2020
• 5 Gallery
• 6 See also
• 799 8 external link
• 9 further reading

History

La Guancha originally consisted of a road and pavement next to a causeway built near the easternmost shore of the Barrio Playa opposite the Ponce Yacht Club. The romantic area is frequented by families and lovers alike, especially on weekends, for relaxation and connection. Under Mayor Cordero’s administration, however, a number of properties worth over $18 million were added to the La Guancha area, transforming it into a new recreational development. ^[5] The new facilities were designed by engineer Axel Bonilla Cortes. ^[6]

Services

Seven new facilities added to the existing pedestrian zone: ^[7]

• In Dr. Enrique “Coco” Vicens Recreational and Cultural Center (Spanish: Centro Recreativo y Cultural Enrique “Coco” Vicéns ), which consists of an open-air amphitheater for concert spaces and can accommodate about 30,000 spectators. ^[8] His stage is known as “Tarima Hector Lavoe”. ^[9]
• Attractions and attractions dedicated to the celebration of Patron Saint Festivals, fairs and similar celebrations
• José Ángel Zayas Colón Children’s Park with over 40 games for children, and the Chamorro-Franceschini Brothers Park (Julio and Geraldo ) with facilities for people with disabilities
• Several parking spaces with parking for 900 cars distributed throughout the complex.
• A majestic fountain as its main axis, displaying the city coat of arms and its iconic lion
• Multi-use building with facilities for the Ponce Municipal Police, Ambulance and EMS, and other related agencies
• A manicured beach area with over 10,000 cubic meters of new sand that replenished and built on the previous beach area, including five beach volleyball courts, gazebos, Caribbean ramps, and associated lighting.

This project complements a $4 million recently opened tourist pier at nearby Port Ponce. ^[10]

Funding

The complex was developed by the Department of Community and Economic Development of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce at a cost of $18.6 million. Cost breakdown includes $3.6 million to acquire Paseo Tablado La Guancha, $6.5 million to purchase over 27 acres (110,000 m ² ) of land, $8.0 million to build a facility, $0.2 million for a tender and $0.3 million for the modernization of PR-12 (Avenida Santiago de los Caballeros) as infrastructure leading to the new complex. ^[11]

The aftermath of the 2020 Puerto Rico earthquake

The complex suffered damage due to the 2020 Puerto Rico earthquake. ^{[12] [13]}

Gallery

• Aero-photography complex (right half)

• Park of attractions and attractions of Hector Lavo (Western-end)

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• Amusement and Amusement District (Eastern End)

• The Children’s Park sign Josa Angel Knasa Colona

• Children’s park in Jose Angel Zaiasa Column

• sign

• 9000 9000 9000 9000-Franchiy Park for disabled
• 9000 9000 9000 Parking for over 900 cars in La Guancha

• Majestic Fountain and Lion at the entrance to La Guancha

• Multi-use building sign 9 Cierre indefinido en La Guancha en Ponce. Michel Estrada Torres. Voices del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. January 8, 2020 Accessed January 11, 2020

external link

• Complejo Recreativo La Guancha at Explore Puerto Rico
• La Historia Olvidada de La Guancha. Sandra Torres Guzman. La Perla del Sur. May 27, 2015 Accessed November 26, 2020

further reading

• Fay Fowley de Flores. Ponce, Perla del Sur: Una Bibliográfica Anotada. Second edition. 1997 Ponce, Puerto Rico: Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce. 13. Item 65. LCCN 92-75480
• Nelson Garcia. “Origen del Nombre de la Guancha”. La Perla del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. January 23-30, 1996 p. 37.

Coordinates: 17°57′55.3674″N 66°36′52.128″W / 17.965379833°N 66.61448000°W / 17.965379833; -66.61448000

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Complejo Recreativo y Cultural La Guancha

Where is the promenade in the same place as the entrance to this complex, diva Paseo Tablado La Guancha.

Complejo Recreativo y Cultural La Guancha 98 rock. ^[1] Rodzinka complex є Paseo Tablado La Guancha, which is surrounded by a beach, an observation tower, an amphitheater and 24 kiosks under the clear sky. ^[2] Receipt date for administrative measure Rafael Cordero Santiago. ^[3] At the end of 2017, the city will be closed for repairs, but by the end of March 2020, if the area is aware of serious damage through Earthquakes in Puerto Rico 2020, the repair was not carried out, and the stop will be on the 17th of October 2020 close. ^[5] New objects confirmed the project of engineer Axel Bonilli Cortés. ^[6]

Zruchnosti

to the same zone Dorizki Bulo Dadanananano Novikh Op’Kktiv: ^[7]

• COO COO COO COCO COCII-Cultural Center (ISP. CENTRO CENTRO CULTIVO Y “Vicéns), which is built up in an amphitheater under the clear sky for concert halls, which can accommodate close to 30,000 spectators. ^[8] Yogo etap vіdomy yak “Tarima Hektor Lavoe”. ^[9]
• Attractions and attraction zone, recognized for holydays Patron’s Day Festivals, fairs and similar events , owned for the disabled
• Spill of parking squares with parking for approximately 900 transport costs and distributions throughout the entire complex
• Great fountain, like a head of the head, which shows the place Coat of arms and a symbolic lion ^[10]

  Financing

  Development of the complex by the Department of Public and Economic Development of the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce to 18. 6 million dollars. Rozpodіl vartosti including 3.6 million dollars. USA near Paseo Tablado La Guancha, 6.5 million. USA for the life of the project, 0.2 million dollars. USA for the process of trading that 0.3 million dollars. USA for the modernization of PR-12 (Avenida Santiago de los Caballeros) as the infrastructure leading to the new complex. ^[11]

  Earthtruck’s heritage in Puerto Rico 2020 date

  Complex having recognized the earthfall through Earthtruck near Puerto Rico 2020 date. ^{[12] [13]}

  Gallery

  • Type Z complex (half)

  • Hector Lavo Rides and Amusement Plaza (Zakhidny Kinets)

  • Divlyachi

  • District and park of roses (Ist-End)

  • Jose Angel Angel Kilon Diechy Park Sign

  • Dytyachi Maidanchik at the Dytyachom Park Jose Angel Kovasi Colon

  • Sign zone

  • Dytchiy Park INTHLAVALIDEV “CHAMORORO-FRANCHINI BROSS.