Plaza Mexico

Description:

• While soccer has overtaken bullfighting as Mexico's national sport, the "corrida de toros" remains hugely popular despite the protests of animal rights activists. The Plaza México is the world's largest bullring – big enough to If you can afford it, purchase a seat on the shady side close to the action and observe the finest international bullfighters compete against tough, obviously angry, Mexican bulls. accommodate the 50,000 cheering fans that gather there on Sundays from March to November. Three matadors alternate in 15-minute long fights with a total of six different bulls. They dance an intricate paso doble – from the first row seats you can hear their intimate conversation: whispers, taunts, snorts, and grunts. Crowds tend to be friendly, especially to foreigners who show a desire to learn about this traditional sport. Plaza Mexico also presents boxing matches and concerts; the Estadio Azul football stadium and Poliforum Siqueiros are located nearby.
  Hours of Operation: Sundays, 5:00 pm, approximately April to September
  Admission: MX$90-231/US$9-23 at the (box office or Ticketmaster)
  Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard
  Parking: Very limited street parking, off-site parking garages
  Services: restrooms, restaurant, bar
  How to Get There: Metro: Line 7, San Antonio station. Metrobús Insurgentes: Ciudad de los Deportes station
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