Ascensor El Peral

Worth the trip.. its one of the easiest way to get up there to explore the beautiful grafitis and all those charming streets. When u arrived at the top there's a platform/deck to view some beautiful view. If the weather is clear enough you can see the aconcagua mountains from here.

The best way to get up and down the steep slopes of Valparaiso is using one of the many funiculars. And they are super cheap to use too.

Here you can experience the history of Valparaiso. A ride costs 100 pesos and it's worth it. Once at the top you have a beautiful view and can walk through the city.

A cable car that's still working in Valparaíso. 100 pesos per person. Prepare your coins!

If you are in Valparaiso go up one of its ascensores or elevators/ lifts. We have taken both the Ascensor Artilleria and this one. The cost is 100 pesos each way. At the top of El Peral visit the Palacio Baburizza a good museum- see my review for photos. At the top of Artilleria, the great Naval Museum and a row of souvenir shops along the Paseo 21 de mayo - I also have a review. There are places to eat or buy fast food or candy at the top of both ascensores. Photos below are for both. I set 4 photos from Artilleria, set a sunset photo from our apartment to separate, and 3 from El Peral.

Fun experience. Historical. Not to miss

Very nice, well organized, ridiculously cheap, and everyone who works there is attentive and helpful. Unfortunately, while we were there, we witnessed a very rude, loud obese local woman yelling at a worker, which was very unpleasant to see. We truly felt bad for the worker, who was only trying to help. Those kinds of people should be escorted out by police. Very good service overall.

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This is a must when in Valparaiso. Although it is quite easy to get to the top of Cerro Alegre, the Ascensor Peral (Funicular) is almost a right of passage when visiting for the first time. El Peral, one of the 16 "elevators" in the port town, connects the city below (in particular the "Plaza de Justicia" - where the monument of the naval warriors is located) to one of the most beautiful hills in Valparaiso (in my opinion). Opened to the public in 1901, what makes El Peral so important, is that it was the first steam powered "elevator" in all of Valparaiso (fun fact: because of this, it was also declared a national monument in all of Chile in 1998!) From the Plaza de Justicia, you arrive to the Paseo Yugoslavo (the main place to celebrate during the Valpo famous New Years), where you will have a breathtaking view of the colorful port town as well as direct access to the art museum, Palacio Baburriza. The best part is that it only costs 100 pesos to go up! This is especially useful if you are with young children or can't make the trip up for any reason.