South American stadiums have several distinctive features. Some of them are characterized by being located in extremely high places. This makes playing a football game a physical challenge. In this regard, Bolivia and Peru have the highest sports venues in the region. Of all of them, one stands out for being at the top.
Discover below which football stadium is located at the highest point in South America, how high it is and where exactly it is located.
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What is the tallest stadium in South America?
Although the International Football Federation (FIFA) notes that the Daniel Alcides Carrión Stadium in Cerro de Pasco (Peru) is the highest in the region at 4,378 m above sea level, another colossus overcomes it. This is the Municipal Stadium of Ananea, located at an altitude of 4,680 m, according to the report “Expansion and Improvement of the Municipal Stadium of the City of Ananea, Ananea District, San Antonio de Putina, Puno”.
The monumental stadium of Ananea in Puno is at an altitude of more than 4,000 m
So this peculiar stadium is in the southern part of the Peru It is considered the highest in South America. According to the specialist portal De Chalaca, this sports facility is also the highest in the world.
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What are the highest stadiums in South America?
In addition to these sports venues, there are other football venues in South America that are characterized by their altitude. Next we will explain to you what they are.
- Andino Stadium, El Alto, Bolivia: Located at 4,083 m altitude, it is a testament to the Bolivian passion for football, even in the most difficult conditions.
- Víctor Agustín Ugarte Stadium, Potosí, Bolivia: Located at 3,855 meters above sea level, the stadium is known for the challenge it poses to visiting teams, not only because of the competition but also because of the altitude.
- Enrique Torres Belon Stadium, Puno, Peru: At 3,829 m above sea level, this colossus is another example of how football in South America adapts and thrives in extreme conditions.
- Guillermo Briceño Stadium, Juliaca, Peru: At 3,824 m above sea level, it is a challenge for any team not used to playing conditions at altitude.
The Andino Stadium in El Alto, Bolivia is one of the tallest in South America. Photo: CNN