Inaugurated in 1906,[2] its route is flanked by houses and shrubs[1] and its upper terminus is a street on the Mariposas Hill.

The funicular, along with the Florida and the Monjas, was closed in September 2009 due to very low profit margins or losses generated for its owners.

[4] Since 2012, the Chilean Government is responsible for the maintenance of the funicular, which acquired, along with other nine, for refurbishment purposes and to be put back into operation.

[5] The lower station of the funicular is located at the western end of Gaspar Marín street, on the plan de Valparaíso.

[4] The capacity is 10 passengers per car,[2] and its route is approximately 160 m (520 ft) long.