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Japonés Jardin del Corazón Park, La Serena

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Sightseeing
Japonés Jardin del Corazón Park

Facts and practical information

Parque Jardín del Corazón, also known as Parque Japonés de La Serena, is a park located in the Chilean city of La Serena that was inaugurated in 1994. Its theme is set in Japan and has various plant and animal species from that country. Built on an area of 26 thousand square meters, it is the largest Japanese park in South America. It is a Karesansui contemplation park with a mountain and water landscape.

It was officially inaugurated on August 26, 1994, as part of the celebrations for the 450th anniversary of the founding of La Serena. The project was developed thanks to the contribution of several mining companies from Chile and Japan, mainly Compañía Minera del Pacífico and Nippon Steel Corporation. With the construction of the park a typical Japanese landscape is represented, as part of the brotherhood agreement that the commune of La Serena signed with the town of Tenri in 1966.

Coordinates: 29°54'14"S, 71°15'20"W
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Day trips

Japonés Jardin del Corazón Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lighthouse of La Serena, Iglesia Santo Domingo, Iglesia de San Francisco, Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral.

  • lighthouse of la serena la serena1.1 miW
  • iglesia santo domingo la serena~550 ftE
  • iglesia de san francisco la serena~1810 ftE
  • our lady of mercy cathedral la serena~1480 ftE
  • archaeological museum la serena0.5 miE
  • plaza de armas de la serena~1210 ftE
  • estadio la portada la serena0.6 miS
  • caracol colonial la serena~1830 ftE
  • university of la serena1.1 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Japonés Jardin del Corazón Park?

Nearby attractions include Iglesia Santo Domingo, La Serena (3 min walk), Plaza de Armas de La Serena, La Serena (6 min walk), Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, La Serena (8 min walk), Iglesia de San Francisco, La Serena (9 min walk).

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