Plaza Teniente Dagoberto Godoy

Plaza Teniente Dagoberto Godoy is a public square in Temuco located within a block bordered by Manuel Montt, Blanco Encalada, Diego Portales, and General Carrera streets. This central location makes it an important reference point where multiple city pathways converge.

The plaza was renamed in October 1965 to honor Lieutenant Dagoberto Godoy, a native of Temuco and pioneering aviator. The name change recognized an important achievement in the country's aviation history.

The plaza serves as a gathering place where locals meet for social activities and community events. It reflects how residents use shared public spaces to connect and express themselves together.

The plaza is near the Regional Hospital of Temuco and Carrusel Shopping Center, making it easy to locate using these landmarks. Its central location ensures good accessibility and provides clear reference points for navigating the city.

A monument in the plaza commemorates Lieutenant Dagoberto Godoy and his high-altitude flight across the Andes Mountains. The namesake's achievement represented a major milestone in early aviation exploration from a city in southern Chile.

GPS coordinates: -38.73667,-72.59750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41