Teleferico Cerro Otto

Employees of the Teleférico Cerro Otto celebrating the donation made in the main hall of the base

A Foundation with a Solidarity Purpose

Sara María Furman Foundation

The Sara María Furman Foundation is a non-profit organization created to transform tourism activity into concrete social impact. Founded by Boris Furman, its mission is to allocate the resources generated by the Teleférico Cerro Otto to priority social causes, with a special focus on public health and community programs.

As the owner of the Teleférico Cerro Otto, the Foundation consistently donates the company’s surplus funds to the well-being of the community. Its work was officially recognized by the Legislature of Río Negro in 2016, which declared its activities to be of social, cultural, and tourism interest.

Members of the hospital's support group donating a chair for dentists

Camioneta para llevar gente con movilidad reducida

Social Impact with Transparency

Our Main Beneficiaries

The Foundation channels the surplus generated by the Cerro Otto Cable Car to make donations to institutions working in health and social services. These charitable contributions are distributed primarily among:

The Ramón Carrillo Zonal Hospital Support Association (Bariloche)

Organizations in the City of Buenos Aires dedicated to the care of senior citizens and people with disabilities

These resources contribute to primary healthcare, the purchase of supplies, medical equipment, and social assistance programs.

Portrait of the Executive Director of Teleférico Cerro Otto and current President of the Fundación Sara María Furman, wearing a brown vest and a checkered shirt, in an indoor setting with a neutral background.

Oscar Borrelli, leadership and continuity

More than three decades guiding the complex’s growth

Executive Director of Teleférico Cerro Otto for over 30 years and current President of the Foundation, Oscar Borrelli has been key to the consolidation and international projection of the complex, leading its evolution with a sustained vision and strong community commitment.

Executive Director of Teleférico Cerro Otto and President of the Fundación Sara María Furman, posing in the foreground with views of the lake and snow-capped mountains, accompanied by an aerial cable car cabin and the red summit funicular in operation.

Innovation with local development

He promoted the design and construction of the summit funicular , a unique system developed entirely in San Carlos de Bariloche with local engineering , enhancing the visitor experience and representing a technological milestone for the complex.

Engineering and design from Bariloche

Members of the foundation giving a speech with a sign showing the donation made for a total amount of 1 million Argentine pesos

A Historic Donation of 1 Billion Pesos

Last record donation in 2025

Your Visit Helps Too

Every visitor who goes up to the Teleférico Cerro Otto indirectly contributes to the Foundation's charitable mission. By purchasing your ticket, you not only enjoy a unique experience in Bariloche, but you also help improve the lives of people in vulnerable situations.