Estadio Víctor Agustín UgarteEstadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte at a Glance
About Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.6 m/s | 3.1 extreme | 13.0h |
| February | Good | 5° - 18° | 11° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.5 m/s | 3.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| March | Very Good | 5° - 18° | 12° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.4 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Excellent | 2° - 18° | 10° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 2.4 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 11.5h |
| May | Excellent | -1° - 17° | 7° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.1h |
| June | Very Good | -3° - 15° | 4° | 6 mm | clear | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 10.8h |
| July | Very Good | -3° - 15° | 4° | 4 mm | clear | 42% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.0h |
| August | Excellent | -2° - 16° | 5° | 10 mm | clear | 42% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.3h |
| September | Excellent | 0° - 17° | 7° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 48% | 2.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Very Good | 2° - 19° | 11° | 21 mm | some cloud | 55% | 2.8 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 12.4h |
| November | Very Good | 4° - 20° | 12° | 34 mm | some cloud | 58% | 2.9 m/s | 3.3 extreme | 12.9h |
| December | Good | 5° - 19° | 12° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.8 m/s | 3.2 extreme | 13.2h |
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.