A 300-meter argument that Santiago is a modern metropolis—best experienced from above, where the Andes remind you who’s actually in charge.
Second tallest skyscraper in Latin America.
Visitor Guide
Go on a clear day and time it for late afternoon: you want Andes visibility and the slow transition into sunset—this is a sky-and-mountain show, not just a city view.
Sky Costanera (upper observation levels), 30–45 minutes before sunset for mountain relief and city grid readability; bring a lens cloth—glass smudges are the enemy.
You can go inside via the Sky Costanera viewpoint. Ticketed entry; official pricing has listed adult tickets around CLP $23,000 (with child and infant rates). Buy online or on site; the mall offers free alternatives like interior views and plaza-level city framing if you skip the deck.
What’s impressive isn’t just height—it’s seismic seriousness: a tall glass tower designed to behave in earthquake country without looking like a bunker.
1–2 hours (including queue + viewpoint)
Design & Structure
Tall-tower discipline with performance targets (including LEED-level ambitions): repeated floor plates, façade modularity, and seismic-driven structural engineering coordinated for constructability at 300 m scale.
Glass curtain wall—chosen to keep the tower visually light against the Andes while relying on high-performance glazing to manage heat gain.
Seismic performance is the headline: lateral systems and damping/ductility strategies tuned for a very tall building in an earthquake-prone region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Gran Torre Costanera?+
Gran Torre Costanera was designed by César Pelli and completed in 2013. It is located in Santiago, Chile.
Where is Gran Torre Costanera located?+
Gran Torre Costanera is located in Santiago, Chile. Its coordinates are -33.4169°, -70.6067°.
When was Gran Torre Costanera built?+
Gran Torre Costanera was completed in 2013. It was designed by César Pelli.
Can I visit Gran Torre Costanera?+
Gran Torre Costanera is a real building in Santiago that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.