In 2026, urban cable cars solidify as a structural alternative for mobility in Latin American cities, moving beyond their experimental image. Projects in Mexico, Guatemala, Chile, and Colombia address urban challenges such as access to hilly and hard-to-reach areas. These initiatives offer efficient, clean solutions with low environmental impact.
For years, urban cable cars in Latin America were seen as isolated solutions, but 2026 marks a turning point. In Mexico, cable mobility undergoes a notable transformation. Mexico City is building a 15.2-kilometer line, set to be the world's longest urban cable car. Puebla progresses with four lines totaling 13.61 kilometers, while Uruapán's system nears completion.
Guatemala begins construction on its first cable transport system, capable of 5,500 passengers per hour per direction over 8.6 kilometers. This project tackles longstanding connectivity issues in the city. In Chile, the Bicentenario project approaches delivery, joining a wave of similar initiatives.
In Colombia, Bogotá starts works in Potosí in the city's south and completes projects in San Cristóbal, proving the effective implementation of these systems. Beyond Bogotá and Medellín, intermediate cities and regional capitals offer ideal conditions to replicate this technology.
These developments address the disorderly growth of Latin American cities on hillsides and ravines, where traditional roads are costly or unfeasible. Cable cars not only move people but connect communities, transforming territories and opportunities with minimal urban and environmental impact.
