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Here, among more than 160 species of Mexican flora, the noise of the Suburban Train disappears, leaving only the rustle of leaves and the echo of turning pages.","audio_guide_en":"","audio_guide_es":"","audio_guide_duration":"","image_2":5667,"image_3":5669,"image_4":5671,"image_5":5673,"origin_point":"19.44741, -99.15081","curated_waypoints":"19.44760, -99.15100 | 19.44720, -99.15060","destination_point":"19.44741, -99.15081","latitude_start":"19.44741","longitude_start":"-99.15081","golden_spot_lat":"19.44750","golden_spot_lng":"-99.15090","golden_spot_tips":"The Floating Vertex.<\/strong> Go up to the seventh level of the north wing at 4:30 PM. Sunlight filters through the side windows, illuminating the steel edges and creating an effect of infinite depth. 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The botanical garden has level paths and clear signage.","faq_1_question_experience":"Why do shelves seem to float in the air?","faq_1_answer_experience":"It is a three-dimensional engineering design by Alberto Kalach where the shelves are suspended from the ceiling using steel tensioners, maximizing the entry of natural light and air circulation.","faq_2_question_experience":"What does the whale hanging in the hall represent?","faq_2_answer_experience":"It is the work \"M\u00e1trix M\u00f3vil\" by Gabriel Orozco, a gray whale skeleton intervened with graphite. It symbolizes the intersection between organic nature and the mathematical\/intellectual order.","faq_3_question_experience":"How does the library benefit 2026 World Cup fans?","faq_3_answer_experience":"Located next to the Suburban Train and Metrob\u00fas, it is an easily accessible Cultural Hub for visitors looking for an aesthetic refuge and free high-speed Wi-Fi in a futuristic design environment.","faq_4_question_experience":"Can you visit the botanical garden without entering the library?","faq_4_answer_experience":"Yes, the garden is free access and surrounds the entire building. 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