Medellin is the proud owner of the world’s first cable car system that is part of a city’s mass transportation network. It stretches from the bottom of the valley that encompasses part of the city and reaches way up onto the hillside where many of the city’s poorest residents live. The winding roads that led to their hillside homes meant that previously to get into the city could take upwards of 2 hours. The introduction of the metrocable has changed their lives and provided quick and easy access to work, leisure and facilities. It’s a beautiful ride up, dangling high over the higgedly piggedly houses and shacks and seeing the city get further and further away. If you stay on the metrocable it takes you over the top of the mountain to an eco park. On the day I visited we didn’t have time to visit but I can’t wait to head back! The way back down was even more spectacular; in the dark the hillside was lit up like thousands of candles and it looked beautiful. Such a breathtaking experience. Here are some photos of my trip; however it was a little rainy and cloudy and they’re not the best. I hope you can get the idea of the system. It’s like a ski lift!
