The Gran Torre Santiago is the tallest building in South America. This skyscraper is located in Santiago, Chile, where it stands at 984 feet tall and encompasses 64 floors. Construction of the Gran Torre Santiago began in 2006 before being suspended in January of 2009 as a result of the global financial crisis. Construction began again in December of the same year and finished in 2013, becoming the tallest building on the continent. On the 61st and 62nd floors, this skyscraper has an observation deck called Sky Costanera, which provides views over Santiago to visitors.