[2] On October 26, 1980, it was reported that a group of merchants from Old Bayamón had come up with a successful response to the competition posed by the large shopping centers that had been developing on the outskirts of the city in those years.

Their solution was a "commercial condominium," as it was called—an indoor shopping center of approximately 170,000 square feet, with spacious interior walkways and air conditioning.

"The idea of developing a joint project like this, between merchants in the area, arose about ten years ago," said Perfecto Massó, a businessman who presided over the corporation Comerciantes de Bayamón, Inc., which was created for the construction of El Cantón Mall.

The inauguration of El Cantón Mall had been tentatively scheduled for November 15 of that year, according to José Ramón Ramirez, merchant consultant for the project, which was being built by Rexach Construction Company.

The mall also planned to feature a section for small light food businesses, similar to La Terraza at Plaza Las Américas.

[8] On May 27, 2010, it was reported that for decades, El Cantón Mall had maintained one of the highest traffic rates per square foot among all the shopping centers in Puerto Rico.

While other shopping centers with higher-priced merchants were seeing a decline in foot traffic due to the recession, El Cantón Mall had actually experienced an increase in visitors.

With a gross leasable area of 206,335 square feet and more than 1,100 parking spaces, Ortiz noted that one of her administration's top priorities was ensuring the mall and its surroundings remained secure, making it a safe place to shop.

[9] On January 31, 2013, it was reported that since its opening, El Cantón Mall had become a fixture, if not a landmark, of life in Bayamón and the surrounding region, maintaining one of the highest visitor traffic rates per square foot of all shopping centers in Puerto Rico.

With the inauguration of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s (PREPA) commercial offices in the mall that year, the shopping center expected a substantial increase in daily visitors.

Located on Betances Street in Bayamón's commercial and historic center, El Cantón Mall had a gross leasable area of approximately 207,000 square feet, more than 1,200 parking spaces, and an average weekday traffic of 27,000 visitors.

This diverse tenant mix contributed to the mall’s longevity and growth, offering a variety of experiences, products, and brands at very affordable prices, primarily targeting middle and low-income segments.