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Climbing the main volcanoes in Mexico during the year 2008: Iztaccihuatl, La Malinche, Nevado de Toluca, and Sierra Negra
The Torre Latinoamericana (literally, "Latin-American Tower") is a building in downtown Mexico City, Mexico. Its central location, height (183 m or 597 ft; 45 stories) and history make it one of the city's most important landmarks. It is also widely recognized internationally as an engineering and architectural landmark since it was the world's first major skyscraper successfully built on highly active seismic land.
Source: Torre Latinoamericana, Wikipedia
Upon completion the Torre Latinoamericana was the tallest building in Latin America and was among the top 10 worldwide. It is considered one of the safest skyscraper in the world, because Torre Latinoamericana has been able to hold two strong earthquakes (1957 and 1985).
Torre Latinoamericana as seen from the square in front of the Fine Arts Palace:
At the top of the tower, on the 42nd floor, the entrance to the observation deck is. Furthermore, on the 38th floor there is a museum with technical data of the tower and its construction and on the growth of the city's historic center.
From the top of the Torre Latinoamericana how huge is Mexico City can be appreciated, since it is impossible to see where the city finishes on the horizon. For example, in the following picture the Zocalo and the Cathedral can be seen from the observation deck of the Torre Latinoamericana:
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