TelefériQo Cable Car

Mountain cable car · Quito

TelefériQo Cable Car

Mountain cable car · Quito

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Fulgencio Araujo, y, Quito 170527, Ecuador

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Ride the TelefériQo for breathtaking views of Quito and the Andes, plus an adventure with hiking trails, cafes, and the inviting high-altitude air.  

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Fulgencio Araujo, y, Quito 170527, Ecuador Get directions

teleferico.com.ec

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Fulgencio Araujo, y, Quito 170527, Ecuador Get directions

+593 2 222 2996
teleferico.com.ec

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Mar 5, 2025

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"Ride One of the World's Highest Cable Cars For spectacular views of sprawling Quito, take a ride in the TelefériQo. This aerial lift, one of the highest in the world, takes you up the east side of Pichincha volcano, but don't worry, its active caldera is on the western side of the mountain! You'll rise over 3,200 feet in 10 minutes. In addition to hiking trails and lookout points, there are shops and cafés at the top. On a clear day, you can see 13 volcanoes. The most challenging hike from the top is the Volcano Route, going to the summit of the Rucu Pichincha volcano. Be warned the weather can change quickly, so wrap up warm and, ideally, go with a guide. Whether you're hiking or just snapping pics, consider going in the morning to avoid the crowds."

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Sabina Cosa

Google
The teleferico ride took around 13 minutes, warm temperature and nice landscapes. There's a big restaurant on top, with couches where you can chill, food and beverages with accessible prices. There are other small shops as well, probably a bit cheaper, but i didn't try them. The souvenir shop was expensive and didn't have many choices. Along the trail, there are local people offering to take pictures of you and their horses/ alpacas in exchange for money. For anyone interested in hiking, the trail mentioned it would be around 5 hours. I'd suggest a good equipment and snacks along the way as it seemed there are no shops on the way up. The ticket was worth the experience!

Leo Khan

Google
This was a lovely cable car that will take you to the top of the mountain and under $10 dollars per person. I recommend going there on the weekday as the wait lines for the ticket booth can get very long if you're going there on the weekend. The view from the top was amazing. Once at the top you can hike around the area and go to the other side of the mountain which can take up to 3 hours of hiking. I recommend bringing a warm clothes as you can get windy and cold at the top of the mountain. Definitely worth checking out if you're traveling to Quito.

Smallie Michelle (Michelle Turner -Young)

Google
The most beautiful experience! You can spend a whole afternoon up there. Going earlier in the morning or mid afternoon before the clouds settle in is recommended. Great scenery on the way up and you can hike further up once you reach the top. Altitude sickness is real pace, please yourself when hiking the trail. Once I finished hiking, I made some friends at the top and took some photos with Llamas!✨ and settled in the cafe and happily indulged in a coffee, chicken empanada and cheesecake. (Bring some tums just in case 😊). The whole experience I spent 3-4 hours here Unfortunately going down the day completely set in. Still a chill ride down. Wow!!!✨

Alex G

Google
If you're visiting Quito, I highly recommend taking the TelefériQo cable cars! They offer stunning panoramic views of the entire city. On a clear day, you might even catch a glimpse of distant volcanoes. Once you reach the top, you'll find several scenic viewpoints and a pleasant hiking trail. Just a heads-up: the altitude at the summit is 4,100 meters (13,451 feet).

Heather Crawford

Google
Awesome views, great hiking. Peaceful. Do call ahead as they’re closed at random times not stated.

Carmen Sanchez

Google
The place is well organized. There is so much to do. Bring hiking shoes and warm clothes that are easy to take off. Have your phone well charged, and you will take lots of pics.

Michal K.

Google
If you visit Quito, you MUST come here and at least do a small hike up to the swings. The gondolas are like any other gondolas you can find worldwide. They are maintained fairly well. Views are fantastic. As they state on the info boards, it takes about 30 minutes to get up to the top. Bring a jacket and maybe a hat. I recommend going in the morning (noon at the latest) to hit good weather. We felt safe the entire time we were there.

Giovanni Bernard

Google
Nice day for a ride up the telepheriQo. Hiked up to the summit of Pichincha. Good way to get used to the altitude.