Great Venues To Watch Charrería In Mexico City
Charrería is one of Mexico’s most popular and traditional competitive sporting events, and although it originated in the western state of Jalisco, there are of course numerous venues in the Mexican capital at which to catch a typical charreada or escaramuza (a specifically female event). Here are eight of the top lienzos charros (charrería rings, or arenas) in Mexico City.
1. Lienzo Charro Constituyentes
Lienzo Charro Constituyentes
Considered to be one of Latin America’s largest indoor lienzos charros, Lienzo Charro Constituyentes has a capacity for 5000 spectators. If you’re looking for the biggest and arguably most atmospheric charrería arena in the city, this would make for a fantastic option. Plus, it’s also the home of the National Charro Association, so you can be guaranteed some excellent charreadas on a regular basis. You can also host parties and weddings here, too, if that takes your fancy.
Lienzo Charro Constituyentes, Av. Constituyentes 500, Miguel Hidalgo, Panteón Civíl de Dolores, Ciudad de México, México +52 55 4986 6585
2. Lienzo Charro de la Villa
Cathedral, Sports Center
3. Lienzo Charro El Hormiguero
Lienzo Charro El Hormiguero
For an extremely traditional and holistic charrería experience, the Lienzo Charro El Hormiguero is the ideal destination. At this lienzo charro they carry out all number of events, from classic charreadas to the perhaps less common escaramuzas and suertes charras. Whichever event you stop by to see, you’re sure to be witness to an excellent show at Lienzo Charro El Hormiguero.
Lienzo Charro El Hormiguero, Calzada Azcapotzalco la Villa, Santo Tomas, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, México +52 55 5394 7163
4. Lienzo Charro La Tapatía
Cinema
5. Lienzo Charro Aragón
Zoo
6. Lienzo Charro del Pedregal
Lienzo Charro del Pedregal
The Pedregal Association of Charros was unusual in that, when it was formed in 1963, it didn’t even have its own lienzo charro. That changed a short while later thanks to the donation of land from Don Antonio Gutiérrez Prieto, and the so-called Cabaña del Oso was built. In the mid-1960s, the Lienzo Charro de Pedregal was finally constructed in its current location, despite worries that the land was to be used for the Villa Olímpica instead.
Lienzo Charro del Pedregal, Camino a Santa Teresa 305, Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, México +52 55 4983 1648
7. Lienzo Charro Hacienda la Providencia
Lienzo Charro Hacienda la Providencia
As well as being a popular charreada location, Lienzo Charro Hacienda la Providencia also runs a side-business in being a unique wedding destination. However, if you’re more interested in horses than vows, you’ll be pleased to know that it still hosts regular events. One of the most recently inaugurated lienzo charros on our guide, it opened in 2001.
Lienzo Charro Hacienda la Providencia, Sebastián Trejo, Santiago Sur, Ciudad de México, México
8. Lienzo Charro de la Viga
Lienzo Charro de la Viga
Finally, we have one of Mexico City’s longest running and most popular lienzos charros, Lienzo Charro de la Viga. First inaugurated in 1942 and situated in the eastern delegation of Iztacalco, Lienzo Charro de la Viga is located on land once belonging to the Ex-Hacienda de Narvarte. Diverse events and competitions are hosted here on a regular basis and it remains one of the city’s largest lienzos charros.
Lienzo Charro de la Viga, Avenida Calzada Guadalupe, 81, Delegación Iztacalco, Colonia Linda Vista, Ciudad de Mexico, México +52 55 4986 6585
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