Ascensor El Peral

What it is and what it connects

The lifts are part of the identity of Valparaíso. The Ascensor El Peral connects the plan with the Paseo Yugoslavo, a heritage terrace with views towards the port.

At the top you reach the Museo Baburizza and the surroundings of the Cerros Alegre and Concepción, with streets, viewpoints and colourful architecture.

The lifts of Valparaíso are recognised as part of the city's urban heritage and as a historic solution for bridging the difference in level between the plan and the hills. Their value is both functional and symbolic. Going up by lift shortens the journey, but walking the streets of the hill is also part of the appeal. Each option offers a different perspective on the same surroundings.

Before going up

The operation of the heritage lifts can vary. It is worth checking whether it is running before planning the route around it.

If the lift is not available, going up to the hills involves slopes and stairs. Alternatives such as other lifts or the transport of the plan can change the route.

If the lift is out of service, reaching the viewpoints means walking along sloping streets. Planning the climb with time to spare stops the route from depending on a single means of transport. It is worth wearing suitable footwear even if you use the lift, because the viewpoints and streets above still have changes of level. You can go up and come down by different means, depending on the state of the service.

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