Architecture in the Caribbean and Latin America
The Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America have great architecture that spans the centuries, from ancient Mayan monuments to modern skyscrapers.
Great Buildings of Mexico City
See Mexico City's architectural wonders in this photo tour, with visits to the National Palace, the Great Temple, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the House of Tiles, the Fine Arts Palace, The Latin American Tower, and other important buildings.
See Mexico City's architectural wonders in this photo tour, with visits to the National Palace, the Great Temple, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the House of Tiles, the Fine Arts Palace, The Latin American Tower, and other important buildings.
Treasures of Oaxaca, Mexico
Nestled in a valley in the Sierra Madre mountains, the colonial city of Oaxaca is a UNESCO Heritage Site with many archaeological and architectural treasures. See photos.
Nestled in a valley in the Sierra Madre mountains, the colonial city of Oaxaca is a UNESCO Heritage Site with many archaeological and architectural treasures. See photos.
Historic Hotels in Mexico
While you are exploring the architecture of Mexico, consider staying in a 16th Century convent, a nobleman's mansion, or a colonial hacienda. Here's a round up of historic Mexican buildings that have been converted into inns and hotels.
While you are exploring the architecture of Mexico, consider staying in a 16th Century convent, a nobleman's mansion, or a colonial hacienda. Here's a round up of historic Mexican buildings that have been converted into inns and hotels.
The Haciendas of Ecuador
The haciendas (or, inns) of Ecuador developed when Spaniards were granted large grants in return for services to the crown. Ecudor's colonial haciendas usually have whitewashed walls, tiled roofs, arches, and towers. Here are photos.
The haciendas (or, inns) of Ecuador developed when Spaniards were granted large grants in return for services to the crown. Ecudor's colonial haciendas usually have whitewashed walls, tiled roofs, arches, and towers. Here are photos.
Kavanagh Building in Buenos Aires
Built in the 1930s, the modernist Edificio Kavanagh (Kavanagh Building) is one of the most impressive works of architecture in Buenos Aires.
Built in the 1930s, the modernist Edificio Kavanagh (Kavanagh Building) is one of the most impressive works of architecture in Buenos Aires.
Treasures of Puebla, Mexico
Puebla, Mexico is known for its lovely colonial buildings. This photo tour offers glimpses into the historic architecture of the region.
Puebla, Mexico is known for its lovely colonial buildings. This photo tour offers glimpses into the historic architecture of the region.