Parque Monumental Bernardo O'Higgins

Parque Monumental Bernardo O'Higgins is an urban park in Chillán Viejo featuring wide green spaces, walking paths, and several monuments honoring figures from Chile's independence. The grounds include picnic areas, paved walkways, and benches positioned throughout for visitor comfort.

The land was originally the residence where Chilean independence leader Bernardo O'Higgins spent his early years before it became a park in 1957. This transformation turned a private family home into a public memorial space honoring a key figure in Chile's founding era.

A mosaic artwork created by artist María Martner in 1973 tells the life story of Bernardo O'Higgins through images and symbols spread across the grounds. The installation serves as a visual narrative that helps visitors understand his significance in shaping Chile.

The park is easy to navigate on foot with wide, level paths accessible to all mobility levels. Visitors do best arriving in early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are mild and light is ideal for viewing the monuments and mosaics.

The park holds a mausoleum with the remains of Isabel Riquelme and Rosita O'Higgins, the mother and sister of the Chilean military leader. This family burial site within the public space gives the location an intimate connection to the man the park commemorates.

Location: Chillán Viejo

GPS coordinates: -36.62182,-72.13112

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52