Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena
Stadium Multiuse stadium in Salta hosting football matches
Salta’s Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena stages football matches, athletics and concerts in the provincial capital. Travelers attend local fixtures or large events and use the stadium as a city landmark.
Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena is a multi-purpose stadium in Salta, Argentina, serving as the main stadium for the city’s large sporting events. It is used predominantly for football and regional sporting fixtures and has hosted national-level matches.
The venue includes spectator stands and facilities for athletics and other events, and is the largest stadium in the province of Salta. It functions as a central sports infrastructure for the city and surrounding region.
Geographically it is located within the urban area of Salta city in Salta Province, in northwestern Argentina.
- Use and capacity: Primary sporting venue for the city of Salta and used mainly for football matches, with a capacity in the tens of thousands.
How to Get to Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena #
The stadium sits roughly 3 km west of Salta’s city center. From Plaza 9 de Julio take Avenida Belgrano westbound by taxi or colectivo (bus) lines A or 3; the ride is about 10-15 minutes. Drivers in Salta are familiar with the venue - say “Estadio Martearena” and they will drop off at the main entrance.
If driving, follow Ruta 9 into the city and take Avenida Belgrano; limited paid parking exists on match days near the stadium but arriving by taxi or public transport avoids the chaos. Walking from the central district is doable (around 35-45 minutes) and pleasant in good weather.
Tips for Visiting Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena #
- Enter through the main gate on Avenida Belgrano to avoid the smaller, crowded turnstiles used by local clubs.
- If attending a football match, buy tickets from the club's official outlets the day before - sellers at the stadium are often scalpers.
- Bring a light rain jacket during the austral summer: sudden storms in the Lerma Valley can halve visibility on the far side of the pitch.
Best Time to Visit Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena #
Best visited during shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) to catch a match with comfortable weather and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena #
Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (713 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 3°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
