Parque La Bandera, Urban park in San Ramón district, Santiago, Chile
Parque La Bandera is a 9.2-hectare urban park located along the southern edge of Vespucio Sur Highway in the San Ramon district. The park provides green space and recreational facilities for the local community in this area of Santiago.
A pope visited the park in 1987 to meet with residents and hear their experiences. The visit was later commemorated with a memorial built within the park.
A memorial in the park marks a papal visit where the pontiff shared traditional Chilean bread and tea with residents. The space holds special meaning for the community as a symbol of solidarity and remembrance of significant neighborhood moments.
The park is easily accessible through San Ramon station on Metro Line 4A, which provides connections throughout Santiago. This direct access makes a visit straightforward and convenient.
A Chilean band performed a major concert here in 1988 after returning from exile, with the performance recorded as a live album. This unexpected cultural event made the park an important point in the country's music history.
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