Funicular Machine Room

This heritage elevator has the heart of its operation at the summit of San Cristóbal.

Santiago Funicular invites you on a spectacular panoramic journey that takes you to the summit, climbing around 500 meters up the slope of San Cristóbal. It is a safe and entertaining elevator, with a great view of the city, which was inaugurated in 1925.  

It was declared a historical monument in 2000, thanks to its complex cable transport system, which it has maintained since its origin. And for its important contribution to Chilean history and heritage.  

What to see in the Engine Room?  

En Summit Station you will find this Machine Room, which is the operations center of Funicular Santiago. Here you can see all the wheels, gears and system that makes this elevator work. And then there is the driver, who is the person in charge of this place.  

This Machine Room is not open to the general public, but you can see it when you exit the Funicular at Cumbre Station. It has a beautiful construction designed by architect Carlos Landa.  

Also, in the surroundings, you can visit the Bellavista Terrace and its viewpoint, enjoy the locals and the classic peach and barley drink and connect with the Cable Car or panoramic buses to continue exploring the Parquemet.  

How to get to the Engine Room?  

The easiest way is to take the Funicular from Pío Nono Station, heading to Cumbre Station, which is a trip with a panoramic view of approximately 5 minutes.  Another option is from Santiago Cable Car, Getting off at the Cumbre Station and walking in the direction of the Bellavista Terrace.  

Without a doubt, it is a trip that you cannot miss in Santiago de Chile!