10 most beautiful universities in Latin America

1. National Autonomous University of Mexico - UNAM (Mexico)

Built in the 1950s, the UNAM campus is decorated with mosaic frescoes depicting Mexican history, most notably the central library building (pictured). The university's botanical garden is Mexico's oldest conservation center. UNAM was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2007. Photo:FB/UNAM

2. UniversityEngineering Federico Santa María (Chile)

The school buildings were designed in the neoclassical style by leading 20th-century Chilean architects. The school faces the Pacific Ocean and can be seen from most parts of Valparaíso Bay. The campus is famous for its landscaped gardens with many exotic species. Photo:THE

3. Diego Portales University (Chile)

Founded in 1982, Diego Portales University is Chile's leading university in law, architecture, education, psychology and journalism. The main campus is located in the center of Santiago while the School of Economics (pictured) is located on the outskirts of the city. This building has unique architecture, very famous in Chile. Photo:Diego Portales University

4. University of Guanajuato (Mexico)

Guanajuato is a small city, located in a narrow valley with colorful, tree-filled houses. So the main building of the University of Guanajuato (pictured) when built in the 1940s caused controversy when it was painted white and blue in a neoclassical style, completely contrasting with the rest of the city. But it is this contrast that creates the unique beauty of the school. Photo:University of Guanajuato

5. University of Guadalajara (Mexico)

Founded in 1586, Guadalajara is Mexico's second oldest university. The building pictured here is built in the neoclassical style and features numerous murals depicting the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Photo:Orange Smile

6. University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)

As Brazil's largest university, in addition to its tree-lined main campus, São Paulo also has research centers in Bauru, Piraciciaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto and São Carlos. Photo:Cultura Minuto

7. National University of Córdoba (Argentina)

Founded in 1613, the main campus consists of buildings with typical 17th-18th century Argentine architecture. The history of the university is also closely linked to the history of the city of Córdoba. Photo:THE

8. University of San Francisco de Quito - USFQ (Ecuador)

USFQ was founded in 1988 with 16 member schools and institutes spread over three campuses. It is the only university in Ecuador with a campus in the Galapagos Islands - a place with beautiful natural landscapes. The islands are also part of the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve - one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. Photo:Flickr

9. Central University of Venezuela (Venezuela)

Founded in 1721, the main campus is considered a masterpiece of urban planning, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2000. It includes a large tropical garden with many cacti and orchids; a concert hall; many murals and works of art. Photo:Useche

10. University of Buenos Aires (Argentina)

This is the largest university in Argentina and the second largest in Latin America. Students are proud of the campus's harmony of architecture and green space, which they always list when asked about the aspects they love about the University of Buenos Aires. Photo:THE