Plaza Caletilla
Entertainment Venues, Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Local Culture, Sports & Recreation
Seats in the shade (a good idea) are typically a few dollars more expensive than those exposed to the sun for the duration of the fight.
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Notes: Some areas of the stadium are not accessible by wheelchair due to the presence of several stairs.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Plaza Caletilla
Plaza de Toros
The Spectacle and Ceremony of Bullfighting
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Avenida Circunvalación & Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos (Las Playas) Acapulco, Guerrero 39390 |
+52 744 482 1181 / +52 744 483 9561 |
Description
Acapulco's Plaza de Toros is the place to catch a bullfight, a sport steeped in spectacle and ceremony, and one that is central to both Mexican and Spanish tradition. Matadors battle enraged bulls here on Sundays during the bullfighting season, which runs from early January until around Easter. Many matadors-in-training earn their chops in the ring in Acapulco before moving on to the bigger venues in Mexico City and elsewhere--assuming, of course, that they survive their apprenticeship. Some estimates suggest that as many as one in ten matadors are killed during their careers.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-2pm, Mon-Sat; 10:30am-5pm, Sun (Jan-Apr)Notes: Hours listed are for box office only. Bullfights typically take place at 5:30pm, Sunday (Jan-Apr).
Visit Time: 1hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $20-$30
Price Notes: Seats in the shade (a good idea) are typically a few dollars more expensive than those exposed to the sun for the duration of the fight.
Exposure
Outdoor with some covering. Notes: When purchasing tickets, you have the choice of seats in the shade (sombra) or in the sun. The bullfights begin at 5:30 and the sun is not too strong at that hour.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: All AgesAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Taxi
Walking
Parking Availability: Limited
Notes: The large dirt parking lot next to the stadium fills up quickly. Public transportation is advised.
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