Torre Latinoamericana

Cuauhtémoc, Mexico

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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The Torre Latinoamericana is a steel-frame skyscraper in downtown Mexico City, designed by Augusto H. Álvarez and completed in 1956. Rising 182 meters, it held the distinction of being Mexico's tallest completed building for nearly 27 years, until the Torre Ejecutiva Pemex was finished in 1982. The tower's central location and iconic silhouette have made it one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. It achieved lasting fame for its structural resilience when it withstood the devastating 8.1 magnitude earthquake of 1985 without damage, while many surrounding buildings in the downtown area sustained significant harm. This performance demonstrated the strength of its engineering and cemented its place in Mexico City's architectural and cultural history.