Riding the Ascensor Mariposa

These Funiculars (tracked trolly cars) are located all over the city because it is so hilly and difficult to climb uphill.

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Walking the Streets of Valparaiso

January 15th 2005
Valparaiso is a port city that begs you to explore its winding and hilly streets. The backstreets are filled with the small-town spirit of days gone by. I spent one afternoon just roaming the hills. I was impressed by the friendliness of the people. In these backstreets and hills lies a charm only found in small towns. People actually say hello to you in passing. I stopped to talk with artisits, g ... read more

South America » Chile

Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more

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