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The second half of the twentieth century was unfavorable to Valparaíso, as many wealthy families abandoned the city. The opening of the Panama Canal and reduction in ship traffic dealt a serious blow to Valparaíso’s port-based economy.
However the city has staged a recovery attracting artists and cultural entrepreneurs who have set up in the city's hillside historic districts. Today, many thousands of tourists visit Valparaíso from around the world to enjoy the city's labyrinth of cobbled alleys and colorful buildings. The port of Valparaíso continues to be a major distribution center for container traffic, copper, and fruit exports.
Instead of tearing down old buildings the city has rebuilt from inside the shell of the building a brand new building saving the outside of the original building historically.
Command in Chief Palace of La Armada. The Command Chief Palace of the Navy
Valparaíso also receives growing attention from cruise ships that visit during the South American summer.
Most significantly, Valparaíso has transformed itself into a major educational center with four large traditional universities and several large vocational colleges. The city exemplifies Chilean culture, with festivals every year, and street artists and musicians.
Riding up the Funicular
Funicular going down
Funicular in operation since 1902
View from the top of the hill at the Funicular station
The famous hillsides of Valparaiso
View of the port
City of Valparaiso across the bay
Name of the Funicular... El Peral  Elevator  The pear tree
Talk about narrow house on a steep hill.
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Narrow streets on steep hills
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Graffiti art

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