Torre Mayor is a 55-story, roughly 225-meter office tower at Paseo de la Reforma 505, facing the entrance to Chapultepec Park. When it was completed in 2003, it was the tallest building in Latin America, a title it held until 2010. It’s worth a look for its architecture and the engineering that protects it from earthquakes. It’s 950 m from Hotel Emma Boutique.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 950 m |
| Getting there | About an 11-minute walk |
| Hours | Best seen from the street at any time; it’s an office building |
| Cost | Free to view from outside |
| Suggested time | 15 to 20 minutes, longer if you pair it with Reforma and Chapultepec |
What to see
- The glass façade, with one curved face, designed by Canadian firm Zeidler Partnership Architects.
- Its seismic system: 96 dampers set in a diamond pattern, working like a car’s shock absorbers to soak up the energy of quakes.
- Its real-world test: in the magnitude 7.6 earthquake of January 2003, while still under construction, the tower came through undamaged.
- The contrast with its neighbors on this stretch of Reforma, one of the country’s tallest skyscraper corridors.
- The view of the tower from the Estela de Luz plaza right across the avenue, with Chapultepec’s Lion Gate beside it.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
On foot: about 950 m, roughly 11 minutes. Head west and up to Paseo de la Reforma; the tower is on the north side of the avenue, across from Estela de Luz.
By Metro: the closest station is Chapultepec on Line 1, one stop from Sevilla toward Observatorio. From the hotel, walking is usually just as fast.
Tips for your visit
- It’s a private office building, so plan to enjoy it from outside. We found no confirmation of an observation deck open to the public.
- The best full-length photo is from the south side of Reforma, by Estela de Luz.
- Go at sunset, when the glass catches the western light and the avenue starts to glow.
- Pair it with Chapultepec Park and Estela de Luz, a few steps away, for an easy afternoon on foot.
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is Torre Mayor?
About 225 meters, with 55 floors. It was Latin America’s tallest building from 2003 to 2010.
Does Torre Mayor have an observation deck?
It’s an office building, and we found no confirmation of an observation deck open to the public. You can admire it from Reforma and from the Estela de Luz plaza.
How do I get to Torre Mayor?
It’s at Paseo de la Reforma 505, facing Chapultepec. The closest Metro station is Chapultepec on Line 1.
Where to stay near Torre Mayor?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is 950 m from Torre Mayor, about an 11-minute walk, and 200 m from Sevilla Metro.