Teniente Merino

Teniente Merino is a neighborhood in Valparaíso, Central Chile. Teniente Merino is situated near the neighborhood Cerro Ramaditas, as well as near Cerro Molino.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Polanco Lift and Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.

Polanco Lift

Station

Photo: Jpfergoy, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Polanco Lift is a passenger elevator located in Valparaíso, Chile. It consists of three stations and connects Simpson Street with Polanco Hill. This lift is the only "true" elevator in the city, as all others are technically funiculars.

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso

University

The Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, also known as Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, is one of six Catholic universities in Chile and one of the two pontifical universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

Congreso Nacional

Government office

Photo: Carlos yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Congreso Nacional is a government office.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Panteón Hill and Cerro Concepción.

Panteón Hill

Neighborhood

Panteón Hill in one of the 42 hills of the city of Valparaíso, Chile. It is surrounded by Ecuador and Cumming Streets and it has its base on Condell Street. Panteón Hill is situated 2½ km west of Teniente Merino.