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財産 — Hotel Teleférico
Hotel Teleférico feels like a functional pit-stop for cable-car day-trippers, with basic rooms, a small pool, and a rooftop restaurant that overlooks the Mérida valley. It’s not charming or luxurious, but it’s clean, reliable, and perfectly placed next to the base station of the Mérida cable car (teleférico). The lobby has tile floors, a TV playing local news, and a reception desk that’s efficient in Spanish. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend most of their time outside, hiking or riding the cable car.
Meridaの歴史
Mérida was founded in 1558 by Spanish conquistador Juan Rodríguez Suárez, named after the Spanish city of Mérida in Extremadura. Its colonial core retains whitewashed houses with red-tile roofs and a grand Plaza Bolívar, but the city’s real draw is the Sierra Nevada mountains. In 1960, the Teleférico de Mérida opened, for decades the world’s highest and longest cable car. Today, Mérida is a university town and adventure-tourism hub, with a laid-back student vibe and a strong Andean identity.
訪れるのに最適な時間
Merida完全ガイド →最高の月
December to February: clear skies, cool mountain air, and crowd levels manageable despite being high season. July is also fine but rainier.
ピーク/フェスティバル Surge
December–January and Easter week (Semana Santa): Mérida fills with Venezuelan tourists, and hotel prices can double. The Feria del Sol in February (bullfighting, parades) also draws crowds.
予算肩の季節
May and September: lower rainfall than July, fewer visitors, and discounts of 20–30% on room rates. Weather is still good for cable-car rides.
天気&パッケージ
Mérida sits at 1,640 metres, so even in the dry season afternoons can bring sudden rain — pack a light waterproof jacket. Rule: bring layers that work for 12°C mornings and 25°C afternoons.
LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Merida
- The Teleférico de Mérida resumed full operations in 2024 after years of intermittent closure; check online for current schedule and ticket availability.
- Venezuela’s fuel shortages occasionally affect bus services to and from Mérida; confirm transport options from the airport or bus terminal in advance.
- Street protests in Mérida’s city centre have been rare in 2025–2026, but check local news for any last-minute disruption.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Teleférico, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the back of the building (facing away from Avenida Los Andes). These floors offer a good compromise between lift noise and street noise, and the higher position reduces footfall from the lobby and restaurant.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the restaurant or lobby — the breakfast clatter and check-in traffic start early. Also skip rooms facing the main avenue on the 1st floor, as street noise seeps in even with double glazing.
Best views
The best view is from a back-facing room on floor 5 or 6: you see the Sierra Nevada foothills without the avenue’s roar. A front-facing room on a high floor yields a messy city skyline and car headlights.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are quietest: far enough from the ground-floor restaurant and the lift motor room (usually on the roof), and above the street-level hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Expect street noise from mototaxis and colectivos on Avenida Los Andes, especially before 10pm. The hotel's own restaurant and bar generate clatter from 7am to 11pm. Lift doors are audible in nearby rooms on all floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room away from the lift shaft — the doors clunk audibly at all hours. 2. If you’re driving, request a space in the secure parking lot at check-in; it's limited and first-come, first-served.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
ホテル施設 — Hotel Teleférico
Free, basic speed ~5 Mbps, login via room number and surname; no premium tier
One elevator serves all guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; occasional print copy of Diario Frontera at reception; building is a converted 1960s apartment block with original terrazzo floors in lobby
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 for 50% of room rate (subject to availability)
Free, available 24/7 at reception
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; elevator wide enough for wheelchair; no accessible bathrooms in standard rooms (ask for modified room at booking)
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Plaza Bolivar, 3 blocks away, costs ~5 USD/night (cash only); no EV charging
税金、税金、預金
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 50 USD or equivalent in cash at check-in
Faith & Dietary 近く
- Church: Iglesia El Espejo (308 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción (703 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia Santisimo (831 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Iglesia El Llano (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション
C.C. El Ramiral — 386 m · ~5 min walk
Plaza Las Heroínas — 80 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Arquideosesano — 729 m · ~9 min walk
Teatro César Rengifo — 929 m · ~12 min walk
Colegio Arzobispo Silva — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5分間のRadio Essentials
Provincial — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Fundafarmacia — 655 m · ~8 min walk
La Pueblita — 686 m · ~9 min walk
Sistema Teleférico de Mérida "Mucumbarí" — 135 m · ~2 min walk
お金 & 通貨
Get a travel card →Venezuelan Bolívar, VES
Use peer-to-peer exchange via apps like Binance or local Telegram groups for the best rate; avoid official bank or airport exchange as they give a terrible rate.
Credit/debit cards are not widely accepted; most businesses expect cash in bolívars or US dollars (small bills).
Not expected but a 10% tip in cash is appreciated in nicer restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算
Cheap car hire →Small black coffee from a local bakery or street stall: about 10–15 VES (or $0.10 at parallel rate).
Set lunch menu ('almuerzo ejecutivo') in a simple restaurant: around 50–100 VES ($0.50–$1).
Main course at a basic eatery: around 80–150 VES ($0.80–$1.50).
Typical arepas or empanadas sold from carts on Calle 24 near Plaza Bolívar and along Avenida 4.
Budget supermarkets like Central Madeirense or Abasto Bicentenario are common in Mérida.
Market stalls at Mercado Principal on Calle 26 offer cheap clothing and everyday items.
Shared taxis (por puesto) cost about 10 VES per ride within the city; from the airport (Alberto Carnevalli), take a shared taxi into town for around 30–50 VES.
Always pay in bolívars using the parallel exchange rate via a Venezuelan friend or transfer app; buy snacks and water at bodegas (small shops) not tourist spots; negotiate prices at markets for better deals.
Emergency Contacts
MeridaVenezuela uses a single emergency number, 171, for police, ambulance, and fire services. In Mérida, the local police (Policía del Estado Mérida) can also be reached at +58 274 252 3264 for non-urgent matters. For tourist assistance, contact Corpoturismo Mérida at +58 274 252 4042.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Merida, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Teleférico
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Provincial — 400 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Fundafarmacia — 655 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →回り回る
Terminal de Mérida (bus station) → Plaza Bolívar (near Hotel La Terraza)
💡 Flag it down on Avenida 4: the sign says 'Terminal–Centro'. Pay the driver in cash (coins or small bills). Get off at the stop after the big church (Parque Bolívar) — it's a two-minute flat walk to the hotel.
Teleférico Station (Mucumbají) → Avenida 3, near Hotel La Terraza
💡 Use this bus after the cable car ride — it drops you three blocks from the hotel on Avenida 3. Wave it down anywhere on the main road. Don't expect a schedule; it comes when it's full.
Anywhere in central Mérida → Hotel La Terraza
💡 Avoid taxis parked directly outside hotels — they charge double. Walk to the Plaza Bolívar rank (two blocks away) and agree a flat fare. For short trips, just pay 3,000 VES or 300,000 VES if using local currency.
Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) → Hotel La Terraza, Mérida
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in — standard rate is about 250,000–300,000 VES (as of mid-2025). The driver will wait at arrivals; look for a blue vest with 'ALBERTO's' written on it.
よくある質問
What are the best rooms at Hotel Teleférico?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor at the back of the building (facing away from Avenida Los Andes). These floors offer a good compromise between lift noise and street noise, and the higher position reduces footfall from the lobby and restaurant.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Teleférico?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the restaurant or lobby — the breakfast clatter and check-in traffic start early. Also skip rooms facing the main avenue on the 1st floor, as street noise seeps in even with double glazing.
Is Hotel Teleférico noisy?
Expect street noise from mototaxis and colectivos on Avenida Los Andes, especially before 10pm. The hotel's own restaurant and bar generate clatter from 7am to 11pm. Lift doors are audible in nearby rooms on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Teleférico?
The best view is from a back-facing room on floor 5 or 6: you see the Sierra Nevada foothills without the avenue’s roar. A front-facing room on a high floor yields a messy city skyline and car headlights.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Teleférico?
1. Ask for a room away from the lift shaft — the doors clunk audibly at all hours. 2. If you’re driving, request a space in the secure parking lot at check-in; it's limited and first-come, first-served.
What time is check-in at Hotel Teleférico?
Check-in at Hotel Teleférico is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Teleférico have Wi-Fi?
Free, basic speed ~5 Mbps, login via room number and surname; no premium tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Teleférico?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Teleférico?
Set lunch menu ('almuerzo ejecutivo') in a simple restaurant: around 50–100 VES ($0.50–$1).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Teleférico?
Shared taxis (por puesto) cost about 10 VES per ride within the city; from the airport (Alberto Carnevalli), take a shared taxi into town for around 30–50 VES.
When is the best time to visit Merida?
December to February: clear skies, cool mountain air, and crowd levels manageable despite being high season. July is also fine but rainier.
Meridaのトップ観光スポット
💡 Try the arepas rellenas from stall 47 — they stuff them with shredded beef and guasacaca for about 50 cents. Go before 11am for the best selection.
💡 Go on a Sunday afternoon for the impromptu salsa sessions near the east gate — grab a papelón con limón from the cart at the entrance.
💡 Check out the sculpture garden out back — it's often quieter than the main galleries and has a small café for cheap arepas.
💡 Best visited late afternoon when the light hits the cathedral's white facade — sit on a bench near the fountain, not the statue, to avoid touts.
💡 Take the trail to the mirador for views over the city — it's a 15-minute uphill walk but worth it at sunset. Bring insect repellent.