Parque Urbano Central, Urban park in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Parque Urbano Central is a 20-hectare green space filled with thousands of trees of different species and a network of walking paths throughout the grounds. The park includes multiple sports facilities such as basketball courts, soccer fields, outdoor exercise areas, and a running track for visitors.

The land that now forms this park once belonged to the National Railway Company, which operated a passenger station connecting the city to neighboring countries. This railroad past was replaced when the area was transformed into a public green space.

Outside the main entrance, small motacú palm-leaf huts sell regional drinks: coconut water, somó, chicha, mocochinchi and copoazú. The park's 2,000-seat amphitheater hosts performances and gatherings. The Cumbre de las Américas monument at the western access, by Swiss architect Mario Botta, was inaugurated in 1996.

The park is most comfortable to visit early in the morning or late afternoon when temperatures are milder and more people are active. Multiple entrances provide good access, allowing visitors to choose their starting point based on where they want to explore.

The Cumbre de las Américas monument at the western entrance consists of two large brick towers designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and inaugurated in 1996. It is easy to walk past without noticing the architect's name.