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Spring has already arrived to the city of Viña del Mar, one of the favourite holiday resorts in South America, and perhaps the best place in town to appreciate this time of the year is a leisurely walk along its beautiful Waterfront Park.
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Summer is a great season for enjoyment of the beaches and outdoor activities, but also an excellent opportunity for domestic and international visitors to attend various artistic and cultural activities in the Chilean resort city of Viña del Mar.
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Dog breeds ranging from Great Danes to Yorkshire terriers participate in “Expocan 2012” exhibition organized by the Kennel Club of Chile at the city of Viña del Mar; the dogs show their beauty and best behaviour to international judges.
Coastal Route Viña del Mar - Concon. The construction of high-rises overlooking the ocean threatens with invasion and the destruction of the sand dunes and their natural beauty.
Coastal Route Viña del Mar - Concon. The Wulff Castle, a two-story building with tower, built between 1880 and 1920 by businessman Gustavo Wulff. Currently it houses the Maritime Museum with an interesting collection of seafaring items reflecting the history of the Chilean Navy.
Waterfront Park, Viña del Mar. Monument commemorating Chilean Army Captain Alberto Larraguibel and his horse Huaso, current world record holders of equestrian high-jump.
Coastal Route Viña del Mar - Concon. Reñaca Beach is one of the longest beaches in the area and a prefered place for Argentine visitors to spend the afternoon. This picture was captured around mid-morning when most beach-goers are still recovering from the late night parties.
Coastal Route Viña del Mar - Concon. Coastline along the route between Concon and Viña del Mar. Many apartment buildings enjoy a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Most are used as summer residence for Chileans living in Santiago or for rentals to Argentine tourists.
Coastal Route Viña del Mar - Concon. Rockeries along the coastal route between Viña and Concon. In the background is the town of Reñaca Beach, a preferred destination for Argentine tourists.
Coastal Route Viña del Mar - Concon. Large sand dunes and low-level vegetation constitute a unique habitat in the area that people living along the shoreline are struggling to protect from further construction of apartment buildings.
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