In recent years, Colombia has experienced significant growth in building and skyscraper construction. Bogota, the country’s capital, is the city that hosts the largest number of buildings and skyscrapers over 150 meters in height. Below are some of the tallest buildings in Colombia:
The tallest buildings and skyscrapers in Colombia
Mirage 57 (Barranquilla)
The Mirage 57, in Barranquilla, is a 162-meter tall skyscraper with 43 floors. Completed in 2016, this residential building is characterized by its cutting-edge technology and a range of exclusive amenities, including observatories, event halls, and a golf simulator.
Majestic Building (Bucaramanga)
The Majestic Building in Bucaramanga has a height of 163 meters and 42 floors. Completed in 2015, it stands out for its modern design and has become an architectural landmark of the city.
Gran Bay Club (Cartagena)
The Gran Bay Club, in Bocagrande, Cartagena, is a residential building 170 meters tall with 42 floors. Completed in 2011, it offers luxury apartments and a wide range of amenities, such as a tennis court, gym, spa, and a sky lounge with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.
Ciudadela San Martin (Bogota)
Ciudadela San Martin in Bogota consists of two tall buildings, the North Tower (170 meters and 47 floors) and the South Tower (123 meters and 40 floors), as well as a shopping center. Built between 1970 and 1983, this complex is a landmark in the city’s urban evolution.
Coltejer Center (Medellin)
The Coltejer Center in Medellin is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the city, standing at 175 meters with 37 floors. Completed in 1972, its distinctive design and significance as the headquarters of Organización Ardila Lülle have made it an icon of Medellín’s urban development. It was once the tallest building in Colombia and Latin America.
The Icon (Barranquilla)
The Icon, in Barranquilla, is the tallest building in the city, with a height of 175 meters and 42 floors. Completed in 2021, this skyscraper combines residential and commercial uses and is known for its modern facilities, including a gym, spa, swimming pool, and a sky bar.
Museo Parque Central (Bogota)
The Museo Parque Central, part of the Parque Central Bavaria complex in Bogota, is 185 meters tall with 45 floors. Opened in two phases (2009 and 2017), it combines offices, commercial spaces, apartments, and service areas, and is distinguished by its modular design and predominant use of brick.
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Cali Tower (Cali)
The Cali Tower, located on Avenida de las Américas in Santiago de Cali, is the tallest building in the city, standing at 186 meters (211 meters with the antenna) and 45 floors. Completed in 1984, this skyscraper has become an architectural and business symbol of the city.
Plaza Bocagrande (Cartagena)
The Plaza Bocagrande Shopping Center, in Cartagena de Indias, is a commercial and hotel complex that includes the Hyatt Regency Cartagena, a tower with a height of 190 meters and 43 floors, completed in 2016. This impressive skyscraper, with a construction cost of approximately 240 million dollars, transforms the urban landscape of Bocagrande.
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Centro Comercial Internacional Bogota
The Centro Comercial Internacional (CCI), located in downtown Bogota, stands out as one of the city’s most iconic skyscrapers, with a height of 192 meters and 50 floors. Opened in 1974, it houses offices, shops, restaurants, and a shopping center, becoming a key commercial and entertainment hub in the city.
Colpatria Tower (Bogota)
The Colpatria Tower, at 196 meters and 50 floors, was the tallest building in Colombia for many years. Though surpassed in height, it remains an iconic feature of Bogota’s skyline. Its nighttime illumination with LED lights has made the tower a tourist and cultural landmark.
Atrio Tower (Bogota)
At 200 meters tall and 44 floors, Atrio Tower is another standout skyscraper in the capital. Designed by the prestigious firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, this futuristic structure is distinguished by its innovative architectural design. It houses important offices and commercial spaces, symbolizing Bogotá’s economic dynamism.
Estelar Cartagena Hotel
The Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel is an impressive skyscraper located in the tourist area of Bocagrande, Cartagena. Standing at 202 meters and 52 floors, this building also houses the tallest bar in Colombia, the 51 Sky, located on the 51st floor.
BD Bacata Tower (Bogota)
At 216 meters tall and more than 60 floors, the BD Bacata Tower holds the title of being the tallest building in Colombia. Located in downtown Bogota, this tower is a symbol of modernity. Its construction marked a milestone as it was partially financed by more than 3,800 Colombian investors. Additionally, it combines apartments, offices, a hotel, and commercial areas, making it a highly relevant multifunctional center.