Holy Spirit Elevator
The Espíritu Santo elevator was inaugurated on September 11, 1911 and connects the Valparaíso plan with Cerro Bellavista, as well as communicating with the Open Sky Museum from Aldunate Street in Plaza Victoria. It is named after its proximity to the extinct Church of the Holy Spirit, which was demolished in 1972.
Cordillera Elevator
The Cordilera elevator was the second to be built in Valparaíso at the end of the 19th century. Next to the rail of this historic funicular, there is a long staircase where you can take the same route, especially if you love photography. It is located in the Cordillera Hill and has also been called…
Concepción Elevator
The Concepción elevator is the oldest elevator in Valparaíso. Inaugurated on December 1, 1883, it connects Pasaje Elías, in front of the Turri Clock in the city plan, with Paseo Gervasoni in Concepción Hill. Originally this funicular was composed of two wooden cabins that worked with a water counterweight, thanks to the steam generated by…
Bellavista Elevator
The Bellavista elevator was the first of two funiculars that Cerro Bellavista has had. It was inaugurated on July 6, 1899, and the access to the lower station was through Pasaje Condell, where the well-known restaurant "J. Cruz" is located. The booming middle class, active and numerous and the very pronounced slope of the hill…
Barón elevator
The Baron elevator was inaugurated on April 17, 1909 and was the first electric elevator in the city, a system that replaced the previous one that consisted of the use of water pumps, which when filled/emptied made the cars go down or up thanks to the counterweight they caused. Today its functionality is more touristic,…
The Artillery elevator
The Artillery elevator is one of the 30 elevators that are part of the history of Valparaíso and was the third to be built. It was put into operation in 1893 and is located on the hill of the same name. In 1998 it was declared a Historical Monument and is currently the elevator with…