Ascensor El Peral (El Peral Elevator), Valparaiso (must see)

The El Peral Elevator having undergone recent renovations, offers a picturesque journey from near the Law Courts close to Plaza Sotomayor, ascending towards Cerro Alegre. This hill is distinguished by the Palacio Baburizza (1916), now housing the Museo de Bellas Artes, and the elevator allows access through its facing façade.

Spanning a total length of 55 meters and ascending to a height of 40 meters, the Ascensor El Peral exhibits a notable slope with a gradient of 45.2 degrees and an incline of 39 meters. This historical elevator holds the distinction of being the first in the city to feature a steam engine, representing an innovative marvel during its early years.

Notably, the El Peral elevator played a crucial role in facilitating the movement of residents from foreign colonies residing in Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción. Alongside the Concepción and Reina Victoria elevators, it formed a vital link connecting the urban plan of Valparaíso with the elevated neighborhoods, serving as a testament to the city's rich transportation history.