The country is in the middle of a cable-car bonanza, much of it driven by the over-the-top developments of the Sun Group, which feature giant Buddhas, ersatz European enclaves and selfie spots galore.

The systems have been especially successful in Latin America, where massive cities and dramatic landscapes make building roads, rail lines and subway tunnels difficult. Mi Teléferico, shown here, ...

From lesser-known facts to must-have information to help you make the most of your first (or next) ride on San Francisco's steep streets, here's everything to know about this historic form of ...