Estadio Alfonso Chico Carrasquel is a

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based in

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, which serves as home for the

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of the

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. At , the plot is only just big enough to house the stadium, with room for expansion to the north and north west, and only sufficient room on the other sides to allow movement of spectators and access to the stands. The stadium can seat 18,000 people and was originally built in 1959 under the name of Estadio Municipal de Puerto La Cruz. From 1956 through 1964, the facility served as the home for the

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and

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clubs. Later it was rebuilt and opened in 1991, being created exclusively for professional baseball, and was renamed after former major league baseball player, Alfonso "Chico" Carrasquel. Eventually, it was used as a multi-purpose stadium in 2006 and 2007 by hosting soccer games for the local team

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. During its history, the stadium has hosted two

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editions in

1994 The year 1994 was designated as the " International Year of the Family" and the "International Year of Sport and the Olympic Ideal" by the United Nations. In the Line Islands and Phoenix Islands of Kiribati, 1994 had only 364 days, omitti ...

and

1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for Lunar water, frozen water, in soil i ...

New renovation

In 2010, after many talks and relocation threats, the government of

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state started a renovation which included structural changes, a parking lot, brand new lighting kits, and artificial turf which gives realism by featuring dirt around the bases and the pitcher's mound, but dirt colored turf infield and base paths. The renovations involve creation of two-storey walkways and a pedestrian boulevard. Since then, lounges and other amenities have also been added. In 2013, the stadium unveiled a large LED video display board and a new clubhouse.

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Alfonso Chico Carrasquel Puerto la Cruz Sport in Puerto la Cruz Sports venues completed in 1991 1991 establishments in Venezuela