Last stop for me on this trip: Valparaíso. The city was declared a World Heritage site in 2003.
1 The opening of the Panama Canal and reduction in ship traffic dealt a staggering blow to Valparaíso, though the city has staged an impressive renaissance in recent years.
2 Approaching our docking site.
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4 Ascensor Cordillera, one of several funiculars which are part of the public transport.
5 Surprise pre-pre-birthday dinner for Devon. Alison, Caroline, Devon and William.
6 New supplies being loaded.
7 Ascensor El Peral, which took me up Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción.
8 Walking around the neighborhood of Cerro Concepción and Alegre.
9 Walking around the neighborhood of Cerro Concepción and Alegre. Cozy and Bohemian.
10 Walking around the neighborhoods of Cerro Concepción and Alegre. Very colorful.
11 Wall Art in Cerro Concepción/Alegre.
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13 Views over the city.
14 Valparaíso is sometimes called 'Little San Francisco'.
15 Walking around the neighborhood of Cerro Concepción and Alegre.
16 Wall Art in Cerro Concepción/Alegre.
17 Walking around the neighborhood of Cerro Concepción and Alegre.
18 Walking around the neighborhood of Cerro Concepción and Alegre.
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20 At the top of Ascensor Cordillera, view over the port and city.
21 There is that too.
22 Driving around with a driver/guide.
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24 Plaza Sotomayor.
25 Walking around the neighborhood of Cerro Concepción and Alegre.
