Coordinates: 17°22′45″S 66°09′43″W / 17.379303°S 66.16183°W / -17.379303; -66.16183

Estadio Félix Capriles

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Estadio Sudamericano Félix Capriles
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Elevation2,567 m (8,422 ft)
Capacity32,100 [1][2]
Field size105 x 68 m
Surfacegrass
Construction
Opened1938
Renovated1997, 2018
Expanded1992
ArchitectJose Villavicencio
Project managerFelix Capriles Sainz
Tenants
Club Jorge Wilstermann
Club Aurora
Club Enrique Happ
Club Litoral

The Estadio Sudamericano Félix Capriles is a multi-purpose stadium in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and has a maximum capacity of 32,100.[2] It is the home stadium of Club Jorge Wilstermann and Club Aurora. It is also used for bigger concerts, political rallies, and other public events held in the city of Cochabamba.[3] It is located at 2,567 meters (8,422 feet) above sea level.

History

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The stadium was opened in 1938. On 31 March 1963, Bolivia defeated Brazil 5–4 to win their first Copa America title at this stadium.[4]

The stadium was used during the 1997 Copa América.

In 2017, it underwent a renovation to prepare for the 2018 South American Games.

References

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