Mérida's Mukumbarí Cable Car resumes operations after seismic delay

The Mukumbarí Cable Car System in Mérida, Venezuela, has officially resumed its commercial operations starting Wednesday. The announcement, confirmed by the Ministry of Popular Power for Tourism, indicates that the system will now be fully available to visitors and families throughout the holiday season, operating seven days a week.

The reopening had been initially scheduled for earlier weeks but faced operational delays. These were primarily caused by a double seismic event recorded in the country on June 24. The tremors complicated the logistics involved in transporting and importing necessary spare parts and components required for essential preventive maintenance on the cable car network.

Minister of Tourism Daniela Cabello detailed the extensive technical work undertaken to ensure the optimal functioning of the facilities. She highlighted the meticulous efforts, describing it as "weeks of real ant-like work." The maintenance included the installation of new reconnectors, state-of-the-art frequency converters, the refurbishment of the grounding system, and the implementation of new electrical protections. Cabello emphasized that all possible measures were taken to safeguard and strengthen what she described as "one of our great tourist prides: the highest cable car system in the world."

The Mukumbarí Cable Car System is a significant tourist attraction in the Andean state of Mérida, offering breathtaking views and access to the region's natural beauty. Its continuous operation is crucial for the local tourism economy, especially during peak holiday periods.

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These have been weeks of real ant-like work, new reconnectors, state-of-the-art frequency converters, reconditioning of the grounding system, and new electrical protections, taking all possible measures to care for and strengthen one of our great tourist prides: the highest cable car system in the world.