La Torre Latinoamericana
In the corner of Cardinal red Madero and Lazaro (before San Juan de Letrán) the famous Latin American Tower, the building upper of the country is until the construction of the tower of PEMEX. To the north the Palace of Beautiful Arts can be admired, imposing construction of marble of Carrara that lodges in its interior murals of Creek, Orozco, Siqueiros, Tamayo and González Camarena. Next to the palace is the Central Tree-lined avenue with the Chamber to Juárez in its South part. A street advanced sees the recent Seat of Solidarity. The Latin American Torre is owned by the CompañĂa Latinoamericana de Seguros, S.A. (Latin American Insurance Company, Inc.).
In 1957, plaque from the American Institute of Steel Construction praises the building ace the largest made of steel to ever to sees subjected to to major seismic force, vindicating the strength of steel. It is 182 meters high. For They charge you to go to the top (44th floor), and they also encourage you to visit the aquarium (separate admission fee).
Torre Latinoamericana
Acuario Piso 38: Mexico City
Come and visit one of the highest aquariums in the world! Located in the 38th floor of the famous Torre Latinoamericana is where you will find salt and fresh water fish. And if you like excitement, you can check out the serpentarium that is also found here. Of course the view of the city from this height is also included in the visit. Admission is $22 for children and $25 for adults.
nearest train: Bellas Artes
open hours: 10am-8pm Daily
Address
Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas y Francisco I. Madero
Colonia Centro
MĂ©xico D.F. MX, 06010
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