Puerto Vallarta on Mexico’s Pacific coast is popular for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and cultural landmarks such as Our Lady of Guadalupe church and the Botanical Gardens. In the architecture of public and private spaces, you will notice brick-lined vaults called cupolas, that are common structures providing both functional load support and natural air conditioning of interior spaces. The hole at top allows for the flow of air which evaporates moisture in the dome and cooling the air.

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