Torre Latinoamericana, Skyscraper and observation deck in Historic Downtown, Mexico City
Description
Torre Latinoamericana is a skyscraper with an observation deck in Historic Downtown Mexico City, rising 44 stories above street level. Seven elevators transport visitors and office workers vertically through the steel-frame structure, which now serves as both office building and tourist attraction.
History
Construction began in 1948 and concluded in 1956, when the building became headquarters for the insurance firm La Latinoamericana. Completion marked a shift in Mexican architecture, which had previously been dominated by low colonial structures.
Culture
The tower takes its name from the insurance company that commissioned it, and it continues to carry that commercial identity in the city's skyline. Beyond the viewing platform, visitors can enter a museum on one of the upper floors that documents the growth of the Mexican capital.
Practical
The upper floor offers a full circle view of the metropolitan area, and access is available through tickets purchased on site. Those comfortable with heights will find the platform gives a wide overview of surrounding streets and buildings.
Did you know?
The steel framework withstood two major earthquakes in 1985 and 2017 without serious damage, while neighboring buildings partially collapsed. Engineers from around the world later studied the foundation and flexible construction, which serve as a model for earthquake-resistant design.
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