First built in 1952 by the Venezuelan Government in alliance with the Andean Venezuelan club, The actual cable car was built in France by 25 different companies. It was open to the public 8 years later in March 1960. Spanning a distance of 12.5Km and rising to 15,633ft above sea level at the summit Bolivar Peak in the national park Sierra Nevada.
The highest cable car in the world was closed down to the public in 2008, after a report by the Doppelmayr group concluded its service time had ended.
Two years after the closure the Venezuelan Ministry of Tourism announced a total reconstruction of the system.
Since then the Doppelmayr group .has been working on the new construction of the now called "Mukumbari" (where the sun lays) Cable Car. This magnificent project includes the totally new system with 5 stations, 9 towers, 1 electromagnetic system for 4 stations and 8 high capacity cabins.
The stations are named after the views and the natural wonders that you will be seeing while riding the cable car. Be physically and emotionally prepared as you will definitely be left breathless once you see the majestic wonders in each station.
In a recent press release the Doppelmayr group announced the new Cable Car system will be open to the public in the third trimester of 2015.
WAYAtour will soon announce the Andes adventure tour to Merida fall 2015. Don't miss it!
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