Vue from the bay of Valparaïso, du quartier Las Cañas.

Vue from the bay of Valparaïso, du quartier Las Cañas.

In the heart of Las Canias. Clearly displayed, some residents offer different products for sale.

Félipa, who welcomed me, prepares sachets of different spices which she sells daily on the black market.

Félipa, who welcomed me, prepares sachets of different spices which she sells daily on the black market.

Félipa, in the market, watch out for regular police patrols.

Félipa, in the market, sells her spices on the black market.

The black market ... At every corner of the sidewalk, on one of the city's main arteries.

The black market ... On every street corner, cigarettes are on sale here. Four knots on the bag to be able to repack quickly.

Police patrols around the market.

Seniorita Esther ... A neighbor with whom you can come knock and buy various goods.

One of the many assenceurs de Valparaïso allowing access to the heights of the districts. It has not been functional for nearly 30 years, after a serious accident that claimed the lives of several people.

After a very strong storm, a house crumbled ...

After a very strong storm, a house crumbled ...

After a very strong storm, a house fell apart ... The neighbors and the municipality lend a hand to clear the devastated land.

After a very strong storm, a house crumbled ... What remains of it.

The kite, one of the favorite pastimes, very popular in Chile

The goal: to stick crushed glass on the string and try to cut that of other kites in flight. A real popular passion, fights are sometimes between two cerros.

The kite, one of the favorite pastimes, very popular in Chile

The kite, one of the favorite pastimes, very popular in Chile