Plaza Aguacaliente & Grand Hotel Tijuana
View of Las Torres
General information
Typeoffice, commercial centre, hotel
LocationZona Rio, Tijuana
Coordinates32°30′47″N 117°00′30″W / 32.513094°N 117.008239°W / 32.513094; -117.008239
Construction started1979
Completed1982
Opening1982
Height
Roof89.9 metres (295 ft)
Technical details
Floor count28

The Plaza Aguacaliente & Grand Hotel Tijuana (commonly known by locals as Las Torres) is a high-rise complex of twin skyscrapers in Tijuana, Mexico. With a height of 89.9 meters (295 feet) to the top floor, and 28 stories, they were the tallest buildings in Tijuana and Baja California upon completion in 1982 and were among the first skyscrapers constructed in the city.

History

The towers were developed by the Bustamante family, a traditional family of the city and among the initial developers of the city, including the partial development in the mid-60's of Playas de Tijuana.

It was known as the Hotel Fiesta Americana then it changed to Grand Hotel sometimes around 1990.

Design

The complex consists of two towers, east and west towers, linked by two floor levels. East tower, Grand Hotel Tower I, is mainly for commercial purposes, while west tower, Grand Hotel Tower II, is home for the five-star grand hotel. The complex is located within the central business district of Tijuana, Zona Rio.

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