A Dodgy Funicular

Nice Views - Hundreds Of Steps to Heaven

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June 12th 2008
Well, I've arrived in the Port town of Valparaiso, and it has already made a nice change from Santiago. I am staying in a Hostel on top of the harbour looking down. This makes for good views, and good for my fitness, as you seem to spend all of your time doing step aerobics to get anywhere! The only other option is to take on of the funicular railways up and down the hill - they are fun, but the ... read more

South America » Chile » Valparaíso Region » Valparaíso

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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