You'll find this quite often, not only in La Serena, but in the whole country. Not too terrible. The thing is that many people just "pretend" to be ill (fake blinds, deafs, arm or leg amputated...). You'll also find lazy backpackers on the streets asking for money, they'll say "Please give me some money, I need to travel to the South"...but you'll see them always in the same street!!!!!!, they are "fake" backpackers.......got it?.
Unique Suggestions: I always try to give some money to old people who seem to be ill in real.......
Try to not give your money away to every single begging person in the streets.....or you'll lose everything in one day!
*I'll try to find a good pic*
Written Jun 9, 2003
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You'll find this quite often, not only in La Serena, but in the whole country. Not too terrible. The thing is that many people just "pretend" to be ill (fake...
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LA SERENA, the city of pisco and papayas!

This pic: Papayas, the typical fruit of La serena :0) I have been living here since 1995, when I started my studies of Industrial Design at the University of La Serena. La Serena is located in...
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The city has kept its historic architecture, has the efficiency of a city and bares a very suitable name. It's serene, quite, peaceful.... The long sandy beach and the beautiful buildings in the quiet...
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La Serena is a city with a number of beaches in the vicinity. It is located about 7 hours north of Santiago.
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La Serena... calmed, peaceful.

I like La Serena, it's a mid to small size city, with a beautiful beach, it's located about 450 km from Santiago, in the 4th region. The architecture here follows a nice colonial style, making the...
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Pisco Elqui has wonderful views, fine architecture, nice houses, pure air, and magic energy !
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