Estadio Alfonso Chico Carrasquel is a

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stadium based in Puerto la Cruz,

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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 Deportivo Anzoátegui. During its history, the stadium has hosted two

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editions in

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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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