On April 30, 1956, México City welcomed the opening of the tallest building in Latin America, 181 m from the ground to the top of the central antenna.

Moreover, it was built in a very active seismic zone, so much so that on the very next year, the Tower’s home town suffered an earthquake so violent that it toppled down the winged victory of the other symbol of Mexico City, the Independence Monument. The American Institute of Steel Construction granted us a reconnaissance plaque (in 1985, a stronger quake left the Tower unharmed again).

The Tower is undergoing major works, in preparation for its half century’s birthday. We started by setting up a completely new façade in the lower floor, after an adjoining building was demolished. Now the Tower stretches up from Plaza de San Francisco, neighboring one of the finest XVIIth century baroque churches.

Then we completely renewed the Mirador, an observation roof that now houses a one-of-its-kind S-shaped, sculptoric stair of forged iron and curved glass. The useful observation area grew some 20-percent for the benefit of visitors who enjoy the finest view of Mexico City’s historical centre, volcanoes, mountains and old buildings. Pictures attest to the three-star view and of the Mirador itself.
On April, 2006 La Latinoamericana insurance company, the Tower’s constructor, will turn 100 on the same date as its landmark building. By then we shall have fully revamped exteriors, that inevitably have suffered some wear after 49 years, of course in full accord with the Tower’s status as a registered historic site. Lifts and air conditioning are being modernized, and new usages offered, that will take advantage of the renewed status of the Torre Latinoamericana as a complex of luxury offices & lofts, a communications hub, and of course enhancing its condition as an essential stop for Mexico City’s visitors.