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Forum Universal de las culturas Valparaiso

International dance, film, theatre, Jazz Big Bands, you name it… they are all coming to Valparaiso this summer. Valparaiso will prove it deserves the title of  ´Cultural Capital of Chile´ by hosting the 3rd edition of a huge cultural celebration. End November 2010 The 3rd Universal Cultural Forum is coming to Valpo for 6 weeks. Come and celebrate international culture the Valparaiso way…

links: Forum de Las Culturas Valparaiso, Forum Internacional Foundacion


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Posted on : Aug 12 2010
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Sails South America 2010

Velas Sudamerica 2010Chile is celebrating its 200th birthday with an array of events, one of them is an international sailing race. On Tuesday the 13th of April, 11 participants  of the 2010 Sailing Race will moor in Valparaiso. The meeting and race is organized by the Chilean and Argentinian Armada, while  participants Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico also look back on their recent history. (Foto: Velas Sudamerica website)


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Posted on : Apr 13 2010
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Valparaiso after the earthquake

Valparaiso pasaje TemplemanLast Saturday, Chile was hit by a mayor earthquake and Valparaiso was very very lucky. Slowely life is taking it’s normal pace again in the Fifth Region. It will take longer in the South of the country and we send all are strength to everybody suffering the consequences of the earthquake. Travelling in Chile is safe, there will always be tectonic activity, but nothing to worry about. Here in Valparaiso you will find no problems in getting around, admiring the urbanic landscape, having a nice diner, visiting a cafe or doing whatever visitors did before in Valparaiso.


Posted on : Mar 04 2010
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