Estadio Hernando Siles
Stadium High-altitude La Paz stadium, Bolivia's national football venue
Located in La Paz at high altitude, Estadio Hernando Siles is Bolivia’s principal stadium; international visitors note the thin air’s effect on sport and attend matches or stadium tours.
Estadio Hernando Siles is a major football stadium in La Paz, Bolivia, used by the Bolivian national team and by top La Paz clubs. The stadium is widely known for its high elevation, which affects athletic performance and is a defining characteristic of the venue.
The ground provides large-capacity spectator facilities for league matches, international fixtures and local derbies, and it is named after Hernando Siles Reyes, a former Bolivian president. The high altitude and stadium setting give it a prominent place in South American football.
The stadium is located within the city of La Paz at several thousand metres above sea level, adjacent to urban districts and accessible from the city centre.
- Altitude: Located at high altitude roughly 3,600 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest large-capacity football stadiums in the world and a notable factor in match play.
- Home teams: Used by the Bolivian national team and major La Paz clubs, the ground's elevation frequently influences visiting teams' performances.
How to Get to Estadio Hernando Siles #
The stadium sits in the southern hills of La Paz and is reachable via local buses and taxis from central La Paz. Due to altitude, visitors should plan time to acclimatize; traffic can be heavy on match days and organized transport is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Estadio Hernando Siles #
- Acclimatize to altitude (3,600+ meters) before attending to avoid breathlessness - take it easy if coming directly from sea level.
- Evening matches can be brutally cold; bring layers even on sunny days.
- Use official ticketing points to avoid counterfeit tickets.
Best Time to Visit Estadio Hernando Siles #
Visit during the dry season for comfortable weather; always plan for altitude effects.
Weather & Climate near Estadio Hernando Siles #
Estadio Hernando Siles's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (589 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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