MexicoSights

Stadium sights in Mexico

  1. A

    Plaza de Toros

    Mexico's Pacific Coast is considered a region without much local enthusiasm for bullfighting, and bullfights performed here are largely motivated by the tourist dollar. Having said that, Puerta Vallarta has the largest and newest plaza along the coast - it's a smaller version of the famous Plaza del Toro in Mexico City. Anyway, you know the deal: red cape, angry bull, cheering crowds, blood. Buy your tickets at the plaza.

    reviewed

  2. Centro Taurino Potosino

    Just over the railway bridge east of the Alameda is the Centro Taurino Potosino, comprising the 7000-seat Plaza de Toros (bullring) and a restaurant decorated with matador paraphernalia (open only when bullfights take place).

    reviewed

  3. B

    Rancho del Charro

    This permanent covered arena is located between the Panteón Civil de Dolores and the 3ª Sección of the Bosque de Chapultepec. The main charreada season is from mid-May to early June.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Estadio Jalisco

    The Estadio Jalisco, the main venue (seating around 60,000), hosted World Cup matches in 1970 and 1986. Check out the website for schedule information. Big games will cost you.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Ex-Plaza de Toros San Marcos

    Near the northeast corner of Jardín de San Marcos the Ex-Plaza de Toros San Marcos, the old bullring, is now a school for aspiring matadors.

    reviewed