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Tinoco Tunnel

The abandoned Tunel del Tinoco tunnels through the mountains along Camino Al Volcán, a remnant from the region’s railways days. Trains ran through the tunnel...
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The abandoned Tunel del Tinoco tunnels through the mountains along Camino Al Volcán, a remnant from the region’s railways days. Trains ran through the tunnel between 1914 and 1980. Now, it is completely dark, with a strange smell and a chilling past.
No one knows how, but on a July day in 1998, a young man named Guillermo (Willy) Antonio Rojas Reyes died inside the tunnel. Some believe he killed himself after suffering a broken heart. Now, at both the entrance and exit to the tunnel, makeshift shrines have formed to young Willy. Visitors leave gifts of all kinds and whisper wishes and favors into the tunnel, believing his spirit will grant them.
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3 Comments |
NaturesBounty
 
NaturesBounty October 11, 2019
Nicely done -- composing with arches. The light and shadow play is great!
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Joviaal October 12, 2019
Thank you, but it was a bit cloudy day, so the contrasts were not that strong.
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Sun-Bee October 17, 2019
Great shot with amazing composition & details!!!!
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Joviaal October 17, 2019
Thank you for the nice compliment. :-)
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Eugeniogarrido November 04, 2019
Veo que tus fotos son de Chile c. Me encanta la visión fotográfica que tienes
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Joviaal November 04, 2019
Gracias por su cumplido.
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