Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte
Stadium High-altitude Bolivian stadium in Potosí Department
Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte sits in Potosí at high altitude and stages Bolivian league games; fans attend matches and feel the thin mountain air around the pitch.
Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte is the principal football stadium in the city of Potosí in the Potosí Department of Bolivia, named for the Bolivian footballer Víctor Agustín Ugarte. The venue is notable for its very high altitude, making it one of the highest major stadiums in the world.
The stadium is used primarily for football matches and serves as the home ground for local clubs from Potosí; visiting teams and spectators routinely note the impact of altitude on play and on physical exertion. The facility functions as the city’s main venue for large sporting events.
Named in honor of a prominent Bolivian player, the stadium has been the focal point for local and regional football fixtures. It has also hosted occasional national-level matches when required.
The stadium sits within the city of Potosí in the high Andean plateau, in a mining city that is among the highest sizable settlements in the world.
- High elevation: Located at very high altitude, roughly 4,090 metres above sea level, which strongly affects playing conditions and visiting comfort.
How to Get to Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte #
The stadium is reached from the city of Potosí by local transport or taxi; roads in the region vary in condition. Allow extra travel time for mountain routes, and plan for altitude acclimatization.
Tips for Visiting Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte #
- Acclimatize slowly - Potosí region is high altitude and even non-physical visits can provoke breathlessness.
- If visiting for a match, check local club announcements; infrastructure can be basic at high elevation venues.
Best Time to Visit Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte #
Best visited outside the wet season for firmer conditions and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte #
Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cool summers (peaking in December) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -3°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of -1°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of -3°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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