Estadio Municipal Joaquín Muñoz García, Municipal stadium in Santa Cruz, Chile.
The Estadio Municipal Joaquín Muñoz García stands at the corner of Claudio Cancino and 21 de Mayo streets in central Santa Cruz. It has four tall floodlight towers, dressing rooms, a main grandstand, two side galleries and one behind the north goal, giving a capacity of about 5,000.
The stadium was founded in 1920 on land donated by Joaquín Muñoz García, a key figure in establishing Deportes Santa Cruz. Its creation marked the beginning of organized football in the region.
The ground is named after Joaquín Muñoz García, a founder of Club de Deportes Santa Cruz who donated the land after arriving from Spain. Club Deportes Santa Cruz still plays its Primera B home matches here, and the venue has hosted Copa Chile ties, amateur national championships and a friendly of Chile's under-23 national team.
The stadium is easily reached by public transportation from Santa Cruz and sits in a central location. Visitors should plan ahead for match days and check ahead about upcoming events.
The land was donated by Joaquín Muñoz García, a founder of Club de Deportes Santa Cruz, as thanks for what he achieved after arriving from Spain. Inaugurated in 1920, it is described as the oldest stadium in Chile. It has hosted Copa Chile matches and a friendly of the Chile under-23 team.
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