A close-up, high-angle shot captures a section of a rough-textured wall densely covered with numerous votive plaques in Arica, Chile

A close-up, high-angle shot captures a section of a rough-textured wall densely covered with numerous votive plaques in Arica, Chile. The plaques, primarily rectangular, vary in size and material, including white marble, darker stone, polished metal (silver and brass tones), and colored acrylic (e.g., a dark red plaque). They are affixed directly to the irregular surface of the wall, which appears to be constructed of rough-hewn stone or concrete, exhibiting signs of age and wear. Inscriptions, predominantly in Spanish, repeatedly express gratitude for "favors granted," with common phrases such as "GRACIAS MADRE MÍA POR EL FAVOR CONCEDIDO" (Thank you, My Mother, for the favor granted) and "GRACIAS VIRGEN DE LOURDES POR FAVORES CONCEDIDOS" (Thank you, Virgin of Lourdes, for favors granted). Many plaques include personal names, initials, and specific dates, some dating as early as the 1970s and 1980s, indicating a long history of devotion. No individuals are present in the scene; the plaques represent a collective, ongoing act of thanksgiving. The environment suggests an outdoor or semi-sheltered area, likely a grotto or shrine, given the nature of the offerings.