Polanco Lift, Valparaíso

Name: Polanco Lift
Address: G. Borgoño #32 Cerro Polanco, Valparaíso, Chile

#18 among attractions in Valparaíso

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The Polanco Lift is a passenger elevator located in Valparaíso, Chile. It consists of three stations and connects Simpson Street with Polanco Hill. This lift is the only "true" elevator in the city, as all others are technically funiculars. Today it is more visited by tourists than by the local residents. ()

Local name: Ascensor Polanco Opened: 1913 (111 years ago)Coordinates: 33°3'4"S, 71°36'2"W

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G. Borgoño #32 Cerro PolancoCerros Polanco - LarraínValparaíso Chile

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Polanco Lift – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sacred Hearts Church, Capilla del Carmen, Arco Británico, St. James Cathedral.

0.9 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Sacred Hearts Church, Valparaíso
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Church
Capilla del Carmen, Valparaíso
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1.2 miW
Arch
Arco Británico, Valparaíso
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1.1 miW
Church, Temple, Gothic Revival architecture
St. James Cathedral, Valparaíso
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0.8 miN
Church
San Francisco Church, Valparaíso
21 min walk • San Francisco Church is a Catholic church located in Barón Hill, Valparaíso, Chile. The church served as lighthouse to the navigants who were arriving Valparaíso until the early 20th century, being the first recognizable point of the city. Valparaíso is often nicknamed with the diminutive form of Francisco: Pancho.
~1780 ftNW
Library
Library of Congress of Chile, Valparaíso
9 min walk • The Library of Congress of Chile is a library in Santiago, Chile.
0.7 miN
Nature, Hill
Barón Hill, Valparaíso
17 min walk • The Baron Hill is one of the 42 hills of the city of Valparaiso, Chile. It is located on the east end of the plan of the city, next to the Dairy Hill, and is a purely residential area.
1.2 miW
Library, Historical place
Biblioteca Santiago Severín, Valparaíso
30 min walk • Biblioteca Santiago Severín is a public library located in Valparaiso, Chile. It was the first public library created with the consent of the Chilean government and was established on February 27, 1873. It holds 80,000 volumes.
1.1 miN
Cafeteria, Universities and schools
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso
29 min walk • The Federico Santa María Technical University is a Chilean university founded in 1926 in Valparaíso, Chile. The university has campuses in Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Santiago and, as well as an international campus in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
0.8 miNW
33°2'29"S • 71°36'25"W
Paseo Muelle Barón, Valparaíso
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0.8 miW
Playground, Arts and crafts, Park
Parque Italia, Valparaíso
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Polanco Lift?

Nearby attractions include Library of Congress of Chile, Valparaíso (9 min walk), Capilla de la Providencia, Valparaíso (10 min walk), Parque Escuela, Valparaíso (11 min walk), Plaza O'higgins, Valparaíso (12 min walk).

How to get to Polanco Lift by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polanco Lift:

Train

Ascensor Larraín (9 min walk)
Estación de Trolebuses (11 min walk)

Bus

Terminal de Buses de Valparaíso (12 min walk)