Parque El Arenal is an urban green space in the Los Pozos area of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, known for its lake, fountains and mosaic mural. For a different park setting, Parque Urbano Central has tree-lined paths, ball fields and fountains lit at night.
- Parque El Arenal: Between Avenida Beni and Calle Aroma, in the city’s historic centre.
- Parque Urbano Central: On Avenida Argentina.
- From Buganvillas Hotel Suites & Spa: Santa Cruz city centre is about 15 minutes by car.
- Hours: Check current schedules before setting out; older schedules may no longer apply.
Parque El Arenal and its central setting
Parque El Arenal is a public green space in Los Pozos, between Avenida Beni and Calle Aroma, within Santa Cruz’s historic centre. The municipality describes a large lake, fountains and a mosaic mural by artist Lorgio Vaca among its features. The Santa Cruz city-centre guide covers sights and orientation in the same part of the city.
A municipal ordinance records the park as a public-use area in Municipal District 11, covering 21,810.62 square metres. Another municipal ordinance describes it as an important public space and green area in the historic centre. The lake and mural give this central park a distinct character among parks in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
How Parque Urbano Central compares
Parque Urbano Central, on Avenida Argentina, has tree-lined paths, ball fields and fountains described as lit at night. Its mix of open space and recreation differs from Parque El Arenal’s lake, fountains and mural.
A visit beyond these central parks can also include Parque Urbano de Preservación Ecológica La Madre.
Getting to the parks from the hotel
Buganvillas Hotel Suites & Spa is about 15 minutes by car from Santa Cruz city centre. That gives you a general city-centre reference point, but it does not establish a travel time to either park; check your route to the specific entrance before leaving. Four-star hotel suites are available at Buganvillas Suites.
The parks have separate addresses: Parque El Arenal lies between Avenida Beni and Calle Aroma, while Parque Urbano Central is on Avenida Argentina. Use the park name and address when arranging your ride or directions.
Facilities, hours and choosing a visit
Choose Parque El Arenal for its lake, fountains and mosaic mural, or Parque Urbano Central for tree-lined paths, ball fields and fountains described as lit at night. Both offer an urban green-space setting, but their features differ.
Opening information needs care: an older municipal decree specified Tuesday through Sunday, 06:00 to 21:00, under the measures in that decree, not as a verified current schedule. A map entry also showed Monday hours for Parque Urbano Central, but those are not a municipal schedule. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is Parque El Arenal?
It is in the Los Pozos area of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, between Avenida Beni and Calle Aroma.
What can you see at Parque El Arenal?
The municipality describes a large lake, fountains and a mosaic mural by artist Lorgio Vaca.
What features does Parque Urbano Central have?
The park has tree-lined paths, ball fields and fountains described as lit at night.
Are current park hours confirmed?
The older municipal decree and map entry do not establish current hours. Check the municipality’s official site for current schedules.