Description of the attraction
The Latin American Tower is an 183-meter giant in the center of Mexico City. This is one of the first high-rise buildings erected in an earthquake-prone area. It successfully passed several earthquakes, including the strongest of them, which occurred in 1985. In the construction of the giant, two main materials were used - aluminum and glass.
The 44-storey Latinoamericana was built in 1956 by the architects brothers Augusto Alvarez and Manuel de la Colina. By the way, after the first earthquake, in 1957, they received a Merit Award from the American Institute of Steel Structures.
The building is mainly used for offices of various companies. Inside there is a high-speed elevator that will take you to the 37th floor in 30 seconds. On the next floor there is a huge aquarium, which can rightfully claim to be the highest in the world. Another lift goes to the 42nd floor, where there is an observation deck with a cafe. The site is equipped with automatic telescopes. For lovers of heights, there is a spiral staircase that leads to another outdoor area, fenced in by a steel cage, next to it is a TV mast.
In 2006, the tower celebrated its 50th anniversary. At the celebration ceremony, the 44th and 45th floors, reconstructed into the Mirador observation deck, were opened, from a bird's eye view of which you can contemplate the Mexican capital. This project was designed and implemented by the Danish architect Pael Frost. Today the museum is located on seven floors of the skyscraper - from 37th to 44th.
