09
Aug

2016

Merida Cable Car (Teleferico de Merida) to Reopen Soon

Post by Gondola Project

After 5 years of construction, riders this year finally had the chance to board the Merida Cable Car (Spanish: Teleferico de Merida) which is located in the Venezuelan Andeans. The system was originally built in the 1950s but was shut down in 2008 for a complete overhaul.

The cable lift is considered one of the highest operating ropeways in the world as its terminus station (Pico Espejo) is located at a dizzying 4,765m! Perhaps what’s even more impressive is the fact that the system currently holds the record for the world’s longest multi-section aerial tram (4 cable loops totalling 12.5km).

As the system is expected to complete its pre-commercial trial runs this month, CCTV America had the chance to take viewers on a journey aboard the cable car. Check it out.

 



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