Quito Cable Car – TeleferiQo
Going on the Quito Cable Car is one of the most unforgettable experiences when visiting the Ecuadorian capital, as you will find yourself aboard one of the highest cable cars in South America. Aboard one of the cable car cabins, on a trip that lasts approximately 20 minutes, you will arrive at Cruz Loma, a point from which you will be able to appreciate the city of Quito and do multiple activities, such as photography, extreme cycling, paragliding, horseback riding, climbing, walking, and hiking.
Cover Photo by Quito cable car.
The basics#
The Quito Cable Car allows you to marvel at the rich landscape of the Andean moor, enjoy the view of the city surrounded by its imposing and snow-capped mountains, connect with nature, and enjoy a great diversity of activities. In one of the cable car cabins, you can travel “more than 2,500 meters in less than 20 minutes” (telefériQo. s/f. Vive una experiencia única), and at the end of the ascent, you will reach a height of 3,947 meters above sea level. This highly worthwhile experience in the city of Quito is waiting for you.
Things to know before visiting the Quito Cable Car#
- You can find the Bridge in the Clouds in the Paseo Cruz Loma shopping area, a short distance from the cabin station. On this 3D mural-type platform, you can take great photographs at Café Cruz Loma, a cafeteria where you can enjoy a hot drink and the majestic view of the city.
- In Cruz Loma, you will find a trail downhill at the cabin arrival station, allowing you to descend the mountain with your bicycle at full speed. Remember that you can load your bike in the cable car cabin itself.
- In Cruz Loma, you can also find a horse rental service, an experience in which the Andean landscape is widely enjoyed when riding.
- For its part, if you enjoy paragliding trips, the slopes of Cruz Loma are a very famous place for those who practice this sport.
- From Cruz Loma, you can also start any outdoor walks you propose. Different trails and difficulties exist, so you can choose how far to go.
- The Quito Cable Car is a highly desired site for people seeking to reach the summit of Rucu Pichincha (4,696 meters above sea level). The walk from where you arrive with the help of cable car cabins to the top of Rucu Pichincha can take approximately three hours, depending on your physical condition. It is recommended to descend from the top of the mountain in prudential hours, that is, early, while there is sunlight.
- The rock walls in Rucu Pichincha allow climbers to live an experience full of adrenaline.
- If you like camping, the Quito cable car offers you that opportunity, an activity with no additional cost.
- The area where the Quito Cable Car is located is characterized by a climate in which a cold wind constantly blows down from the mountains. Additionally, the weather in the area can change suddenly. Therefore, we recommend that you bring water, a windbreaker, and hiking shoes, as well as wearing comfortable and warm clothing, a cap or hat, and sunscreen.
- Remember, because there are different rates according to age and nationality, you must bring your ID or passport to give in to the promotional rate.
- Your Quito Cable Car ticket payment includes getting on and off in the cabins. It gives you access to trails, viewpoints, a rest, a picnic area, and Paseo Cruz Loma and Café Cruz Loma.
- The Quito cable car is pet-friendly. If your pet measures more than 30 cm and you want to ride in the cable car cabin, you must pay an additional fee; if it measures less, it will enter for free.
How to get to The TeleferiQo#
You can get to the Quito Cable Car in your vehicle, take VIP transportation, or go on the Quito Tour Bus tours.
In own vehicle
If you drive towards the cable car, you must go along Avenida Mariscal Sucre, also known as Avenida Occidental, in a North-South direction towards the tunnels, approximately 3-4 minutes from Av. Mariana de Jesús, the entrance is at the level of the “La Comuna” neighborhood. You will go up a street until you reach the Telefériqo parking spaces (telefériQo. (s/f). ¿Cómo llegar?).
In VIP transport
Another way to get to the Quito Cable Car is to use the VIP transportation service, a very safe way to get around Quito. A driver will take you to this popular tourist destination and pick you up whenever possible. If you want comfortable and secure transportation to the cable car, contact us by WhatsApp.
Quito City Tour + Cable Car + Panecillo + Middle of the World
If you have little time in the city, this is the best option for you, since in a single day you will visit the main attractions of Quito. Discover the city’s charms with the Quito City Tour + Cable Car + Panecillo + Middle of the World.
Private tour of the Quito Cable Car
Another option to get to this site is to do it on a private day tour. The private tour to the Quito Cable Car Tour Bus is customizable, and that is, you can go to this popular tourist destination according to your preferred schedules and based on the number of people you want. If you want a customized tour of the Quito Cable Car, contact us by WhatsApp.
When you should visit the Quito Cable Car#
The Quito Cable Car is a destination open 365 days a year and can be visited anytime.
Frequently asked questions#
How many meters high is the Quito Cable Car?
The Quito Cable Car “ascends from the Motriz platform at 3,117 meters above sea level to Cruz Loma at 3,947 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest cable cars in South America. [...] You may feel on your body the effects of quickly ascending a 1,000-meter difference in altitude between the two platforms, calm down, take your time to breathe and adapt; you will fly over three microclimates” (telefériQo. (s/f). Acerca de nosotros).
