TelefériQo
Viewpoint · Pichincha, Quito

TelefériQo

Photo: AndrewDressel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

TelefériQo is a cable car system that climbs from the city to Cruz Loma at 4,100 meters. Riders see the urban sprawl below and surrounding Andes peaks. The upper station has short trails and a viewpoint platform.

On day 2 of Quito & the Andes

Good to know

Tickets
Varies; check current rates at the station.
Time needed
Two hours including the round trip.
Best time
Morning for clearer skies and fewer clouds.
Getting there
Taxi or bus to the base station on Avenida Occidental in Quito.

Itineraries with TelefériQo

Day 2 of Quito & the Andes

Pichincha and La Ronda

How TelefériQo fits into a day.
  1. 8:30TelefériQoPichincha
  2. 14:00El PanecilloCentro Histórico
  3. 17:00La RondaCentro Histórico
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TelefériQo questions

How long is the cable car ride?

The ascent takes about 10 to 15 minutes each way.

Is TelefériQo open every day?

It operates daily but hours can change with weather or maintenance.

Do you need a guide at the top?

No. Trails and the viewpoint are accessible on your own.

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