Faro del Comercio, Monument in Macroplaza, Monterrey, Mexico

Faro del Comercio is a monument in Macroplaza that rises 70 meters high with a striking orange concrete structure. The narrow, upright form and its distinctive proportions give the tower its unique visual character.

Architect Luis Barragán designed the monument in 1984 to celebrate a centennial anniversary for the Mexican commerce organization in Monterrey. The tower emerged as a marker for this milestone in the city's business community.

The monument's name was settled on 2 September 1982, when CYDSA transferred the project to the Monterrey Chamber of Commerce; Rubén Alanís, then its president, was a leading promoter. The tower commemorates the chamber's first centenary.

The monument stands on the Macroplaza facing the Cathedral and behind the Municipal Offices, so it is seen on foot while crossing the square; there is no climbing or interior access. Its green laser is switched on at night and can be spotted from many points of the city and its metropolitan area.

The tower is illuminated at night by a laser system that projects a green beam into the sky, making it a visible marker after dark. This lighting technique was specially designed for the monument to enhance its presence in the evening hours.