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Valparaiso's rich and varied history, along with its unique blend of international seaport atmosphere and chaotic topography and architecture, make the city an ideal place to start the exploration of Chile’s many urban and natural attractions.
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“Cardonal” Farmers Market, a large yellow and green metal frame earthquake-proof structure, has been for over a century one of the main sources of fruits and vegetables for the residents of Valparaiso, Chile.
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The decreased water level of an artificial reservoir used for production of drinking water is affecting wildlife and recreation activities in the Valparaiso Region; the problem is caused by lack of rain and rising consumption during the spring season.
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The city of Valparaiso in Chile, a major seaport in the west coast of South America, is characterized by its unique geography that includes a narrow area near the coast and at least 42 hills spread in a natural amphitheater surrounding the city.
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A major pile-up on a Chilean highway involving at least 50 vehicles left five people dead, scores injured and several trapped in the wrecked vehicles; fog, smoke and excessive speed are being blamed as causes of the accident.
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The small fishing cove of Quintay has been transformed from a foul smelling whaling plant into an attractive coastal village with seafood restaurants, a museum showcasing the history of whaling and a marine research station.
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The Parish church known as "La Matriz" was founded 452 years ago at the time the city of Valparaiso, Chile, was just a small cove called Quintil frequented by the Changos, a now extinct aboriginal group of nomadic fishermen.
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Santa María University, one of Chile’s most prestigious engineering universities, boasts a beautiful oceanfront campus in the city of Valparaíso where it remains faithful to the legacy of its creator, Federico Santa María.
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A wind and rain storm that began last night in the port city of Valparaiso, Chile, has caused a freight ship to run aground where is being heavily hit by the strong waves.
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Official reports from Chilean authorities in Santiago have revised the number of fatalities caused by this morning’s earthquake. Now the loss of life stands at 147 people most of which died in the Region of Bio-Bio in the south of Chile.
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Building of the Santiago Severín library. This was one of the first public libraries in Chile and South America. The funds to build the library were donated by philanthropist don Santiago Severin Espina. The building was declared a National Monument in 1998. It was severely damaged by the 2010 earthquake and is still under repairs.
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