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Chile’s narrowest region, and is also



         very mountainous. Also found in




         Coquimbo is the Elqui Valley, which



         is famous for its wine, sunny climate



         and clear skies, which makes it ideal




         for astronomical observations.








          The next region is one of  Chile’s


 second only to the capital Santiago,   m ost i m por tant, that be in g




 and one of  Chile’s top tourist   Valparaiso. It has the country’s third



 destination spots. It is famous for its   highest, and second most densely,



 beaches as well as its particular style   populated regions. The capital is the




 of  architecture, which is known   port city of  Valparaiso, which has



 as neocolonial.  Coquimbo also is   been designated a UNESCO World
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