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Cable car · Caracas, Distrito Capital
Teleférico Warairarepano
The cable car that rises from the Maripérez neighborhood to the top of the Ávila, over 2,000 meters high, with views of the Caracas valley on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. At the top are viewpoints, the Hotel Humboldt and the path to the village of Galipán.
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About Teleférico Warairarepano
The Teleférico Warairarepano links the northern edge of Caracas to the highlands of the Ávila range. The lower station is in Maripérez, near avenida Boyacá, at about 1,000 meters altitude, and the cabins rise over the national park forest to the upper station, more than 2,000 meters up. The ascent takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and the temperature drops several degrees along the way.
The cable car was inaugurated in the 1950s, together with the Hotel Humboldt, the 14‑storey cylindrical tower designed by architect Tomás Sanabria that can be seen from across the valley on the mountain top. After a period out of service, the system was rebuilt and given the indigenous name of the range, Waraira Repano.
At the top, the station area has viewpoints, short trails, snack bars and children's rides. To the south you can see the whole Caracas valley, from Petare to downtown; to the north, when the clouds clear, the coast and the Caribbean Sea appear, nearly 2,000 meters below. A dirt road descends to Galipán, a village of farmers known for its flowers, strawberries with cream and mountain restaurants, which can be reached on foot or by the jeeps that run the route.
Clouds arrive quickly at the top of the Ávila, especially in the afternoon and during the rainy season from May to November. Bring a warm layer: up there the temperature usually stays around 15 °C.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 3 to 4 hours, including the ascent, the viewpoints and lunch in Galipán.
Best time
In the morning, between December and April, when the sky is usually clearer. On weekends and during holidays there are lines at the lower station. The cable car typically closes on Mondays for maintenance and has special hours on public holidays; check before you go.
How to get there
Maripérez station is at the northern end of avenida Boyacá, the Cota Mil, at the level of the San Bernardino neighborhood. By taxi or rideshare it's about 10 to 20 minutes from downtown or from the eastern neighborhoods.
Tip
Go up early and see the sea side first, before the clouds roll in. Descend on foot or by jeep to Galipán for lunch and to try the strawberries with cream. Bring warm clothing and a light rain jacket.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teleférico Warairarepano
How long does the ascent take?
About 15 to 20 minutes, from Maripérez, at around 1,000 meters, up to the upper Ávila station, at more than 2,000 meters.
Is it cold up there?
Yes. At the top of Ávila the temperature is usually around 15 °C, with wind and fog. Bring a jacket, even if it's warm in the valley.
Can you see the sea from the top?
On the north side, when the clouds clear, the coastline and the Caribbean Sea appear. The view is usually clearer in the morning and in the dry season, from December to April.
What is Galipán?
A farming village on the north slope of the Ávila, near the upper station, known for its flowers, strawberries and mountain restaurants. You can reach it on foot along the dirt road or in the jeeps that make the trip.
On which days does the cable car operate?
Generally from Tuesday to Sunday, with special hours on holidays and vacation periods. Check before you go.