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Calakmul, Mexico

From series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
Year: 1997.

In Mexico on the territory of the colorful modern district of Santa Fe is the building, which the locals called 'the washing machine'. From the outside, Calakmul skyscraper really looks like a modern washing machine. It was named in honor of the ancient city of Maya. According to the idea of ​​the architect Avgustin Hernande Navarro, who designed the unusual building, it should really remind the washing machine and give more freshness to the busy Santa Fe district.

Calakmul, Mexico The walls of the skyscraper are white. Each wall has the panoramic windows that form the round glass panel. By 1997, the site on which the building is now located was the huge garbage heap. The architect has transformed the desolate district into a comfortable territory, with the shortest deadlines, as the main attraction of the unusual architectural monument.

The washing machine building is a location of the modern offices and the excellently furnished apartments. The high-rise was equipped with the ultramodern supply systems, which are fully automated. The Calakmul skyscraper is worth seeing for all the tourists who are interested in modern technology and are looking forward to seeing the unusual sights in the excursion program. To the beginning - Torre Galatea

Calakmul - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'HSBC' located in 0.13 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Gold Car Rental' is located in 0.66 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Servicio Lomas de Vista Hermosa' in 0.64 km
Supermarket: 'Herrera Diaz José Luis' in 0.03 km
Parking: 'PENSION PARA AUTOS TIEMPO COMPLETO' in 0.26 km
Apotheek: 'FARMACIA GI Y SIMILARES' in 0.35 km
Police station: 'Módulo de Prevención del Delito' in 0.34 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Red Mango - Centro Comercial Santa Fe' in 0.12 km
Railway station: 'Metro Observatorio' in 2.93 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Benito Juarez Airport MEX - in 17 km
 »  Hermanos Serdan International Airport PBC - in 92 km
 »  Queretaro International Airport QRO - in 170 km
 »  Del Bajio International Airport BJX - in 294 km
 »  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport ZIH - in 308 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Calakmul

The Place Corporate Housing Santa Fe

Located in 1 km from Calakmul
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Rooms: 20
The Place Corporate Rentals offers suites with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Each suite also includes iPod docking stations, a washer and dryer. A … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Aspen

Located in 2 km from Calakmul
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Rooms: 59
Each air-conditioned room at the Hotel Aspen is decorated in neutral tones, and offers LCD cable TV, a desk and a safe. All rooms have a modern … More: photo, rates and booking
Suites Monte Ararat

Located in 3 km from Calakmul
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Rooms: 30
Each room at this property features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, in addition to a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. … More: photo, rates and booking
Suites Oklahoma

Located in 4 km from Calakmul
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Rooms: 23
Each Suites Oklahoma suite has functional modern décor and a stylish bathroom with a shower. All suites have cable TV, a safe and a well-equipped … More: photo, rates and booking

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Chapel La Estancia
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Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
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Top destination around Calakmul - Mexico City

A structure considered impressive in terms of architecture is Ciudad Universitaria, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, perhaps, there is everything for the cultural recreation of students – theaters, a library (which is the landmark of the university campus), a football club and a stadium, as well as museums. The most majestic building in the capital of Mexico is rightly considered to be Palacio Postal. Built in the beginning of the 20th century, it artfully mixes art nouveau, rococo and gothic styles, which gives a special “flavor” to the building. At present, there is a post office here, from where you can send postcards to your relatives.

Another symbol of the capital of Mexico is the 42-storey Torre Latinoamericana building, from which also opens up memorable views of the city. Catedral Metropolitana, one of the largest Catholic cathedrals throughout Latin America, is definitely worth a visit. The sacred place is built from the stones of the Mayan pyramid, and some mysticism can be felt in it. Construction began in the late 16th century and ended only in the beginning of the 19th century. The interior of the building is particularly striking. In the capital of Mexico, there are several remarkable sculptural structures such as; “El Caballito”, “Campo Marte”, “Fuente de Tlaloc”, “El Ángel de la Independencia”, “Monumento a los Ninos Heroes” and “Monumentos de Chimalhuacan”.
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