BAYAMON, PUERTO RICO OCT 18, 2024

Panoramic Elevator Tower Science Park and The Grand Cross of Bayamon

In Bayamón, Puerto Rico, behind the Hyatt Place Hotel and El Tropical Casino, the remnants of the adjacent “Teleférico de Bayamón” can still be seen. These structures were once part of an ambitious urban transportation project designed to connect key areas of the city, such as Plaza del Sol and Parque de las Ciencias, via a cable car system. However, the project was never completed, and the cable car system was abandoned due to funding and logistical challenges.

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Nearby, “La Gran Cruz de Bayamón,” an unfinished and abandoned cross-shaped monument, was planned as a religious site and tourist attraction on the mountain. Both the cross and the cable car system have since become urban ruins, with the decaying Torre Elevador Panorámico likely part of the cable car infrastructure that was left unfinished.

The Torre Elevador Panorámico was part of the planned infrastructure to link the cable car system to the Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré, a well-known science and technology park in Bayamón with attractions like planetariums, museums, and outdoor exhibits. The tower is part of the remnants of this failed transportation system and is a recognizable landmark in the area.

The cable car system was meant to be a convenient, eco-friendly way to transport people across hilly terrain, reducing road congestion. However, the project was abandoned due to budget shortfalls, technical difficulties, and maintenance issues. The partially built towers, gondola stations, and cable structures remain as urban ruins, symbolizing a mix of unrealized potential and local disappointment.

While it was intended to be a religious and cultural monument, the project faced similar challenges. Lack of continued funding and maintenance led to its abandonment, making it another striking example of unfinished urban development in Puerto Rico. The cross was meant to attract pilgrims and tourists, offering panoramic views of Bayamón and surrounding areas.

Their dilapidated state also serves as a reminder of the economic challenges of maintaining large-scale urban projects on the island. Despite their unfinished status, these structures still hold cultural and historical relevance.

All photos and video shot on iPhone

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