Visit La Bombonera, a symbol of passion for football in Argentina.

When a tourist arrives in Argentina and finds themselves in Buenos Aires, a visit to the iconic La Boca neighborhood is a must on their bucket list. In these streets in the southeast of the city, nestled by the river, it seems like time stands still. The neighborhood's culture of belonging is still palpable. Every corner has its own story, such as Caminito, a legendary alley that has become one of the most popular tangos and a must-see for travelers from around the world.

Very close to Caminito, in the heart of the neighborhood and heading north on Dr. del Valle Iberlucea street until it intersects with Brandsen, stands the mythical Alberto J. Armando stadium, better known as La Bombonera. Since 1940, it has been the home of the Boca Juniors, one of the most popular football clubs in Argentina and the world. Tourists, international celebrities, showbiz stars, politicians, and elite athletes, among others, have visited this historic stadium at least once. No one wants to miss the chance to feel like an "Argentine fan" in one of its greatest temples. When to go? How to get there? How much does admission cost? Here's all the information:

When to go to La Bombonera

You can go from Monday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm. Of course, it's best to go when Boca is playing or, on some occasions, the Argentine National Team, but you can visit the stadium every day by entering through the Museum of Boca Passion. This place, in addition to reviewing Boca's rich history, allows you to tour the stadium stands and step onto the field like a player. The cost of museum admission is approximately $13 for adults and $11 for children.

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Capacity of La Bombonera

It is important to note that La Bombonera has a capacity for 54,000 spectators. Due to its large membership base, tickets are not sold for a Boca game, as the members fill the stadium.

Lionel Messi at La Bombonera

The captain of the Argentine National Team is another of the great figures who has graced the precious turf of the Boca stadium. "Playing at La Bombonera was amazing. It was something very special," said the Rosario native. Andrés Iniesta, memorable player of Barcelona, ​​assured that "it is a mythical stadium". Vicente Del Bosque, coach of the Spanish National Team, which won the 2010 World Cup, expressed that "for me, Boca's field is the essence of football". Even Pelé surrendered to the renowned stadium: "I never felt an earthquake like this happen."

Great players have played for Boca and at La Bombonera such as Diego Maradona, Juan Román Riquelme, Martín Palermo, Ángel Clemente Rojas, Francisco Varallo, Antonio Rattin, and Carlos Tevez. And among the recent great players who have passed through Boca, standout names include Daniele de Rossi, Daniel Osvaldo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Edinson Cavani.

How to get to the Boca Juniors stadium

The exact address of the famous Bombonera is at 805 Brandsen, in the La Boca neighborhood. The field is surrounded by the aforementioned streets Brandsen, del Valle Iberlucea, Aristóbulo del Valle, and one other. It's just a few blocks from Caminito.

How to get to La Bombonera

These are the bus lines that reach the neighborhood: 4, 8, 22, 24, 25, 29, 33, 53, 61, 62, 64, 74, 86, 93, 129, 130, 143, 152, 159, 168, and 195. In 2023, the Metrobus was inaugurated - a system that allows buses to have exclusive lanes to make the trip faster and more agile - in La Boca on Avenida Almirante Brown. A taxi from the center of Buenos Aires to La Bombonera costs between $4 and $5.

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