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Chiva Buses
Chiva Buses (also known as escaleras) are old artisan modified buses used in rural Colombia for public transport and more recently used as party buses. These are varied but characterized for being painted colorfully (usually with the colors of the flag of Colombia) with local arabesques and figures. Most of the Chivas have an incorporated ladder for the rack on the roof which is also used for carrying people, livestock and merchandise.
La Chiva is built over a bus chassis with a modified body made out either metal or wood. Seats are bench alike, made out of wood and without doors instead of windows. The owner or driver usually give their Chiva a unique nickname.
See also
National symbols of Colombia
Transport in Colombia
yipao
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