Estadio Alberto J Armando — Attraction in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

We visited during July vacation period in Argentina so the lines were pretty unreal. I wanted to buy my children Boca Jrs jerseys so asked to enter the store without waiting in the massive lines outside. I bought all 3 children a jersey and asked the sales associate if I could just get in line to buy stadium tour tickets, he said no problem.

Stadium Tour comes with the museum experience and the opportunity to go out and sit outside on the goal side of the stadium and just absorb the atmosphere.

Museum - some nice interactive pieces and not too overwhelming with too much to see and read, but at the same time gives you a feel for the tradition the club has and the part of the fabric it is of the city and neighborhood. I mostly enjoyed the chance to go out and sit in the goal end of the stadium while we waited.

Tour - it was nice to hear a bit about the history of the club and absorb the atmosphere. On the tour you are able to: go in a few tunnels where only employees are allowed, sit in the famous side of the Chocolate Box stand and listen to the guide share some history, go to the other goal side and stand on the pitch behind the goal, visit the visiting locker room, see the press room and then see an entrance where there is a nice painting depicting the club’s history. Missing from the tour (which I first took 20 years ago) was a visit to the Home Team’s locker room, that was a bit of a bummer not to see.

Overall worth the time and money, especially if you are taking the time to come to the neighborhood. Don’t miss the opportunity to take home something from the store as they have many items you won’t be able to find if you live outside of...

Came here for a game between Aldosivi and Boca in semi finals. I wanted to catch a game while in Argentina and this stadium is located in Boca neighborhood and the local fans are said to be fierce and loyal. I got my tickets through a hostel in BA. Quite expensive, specially for a local game I thought ($126) but included a guide to take us there and back. Turned out that we had the standing room cheap seats on a terraced area. The steps on which you stand are fairly narrow and not very tall. You can sit on them before the game as people are coming in, basically taking up two levels of stairs. However when the stadium is full it's not likely that you'll be able to sit down during the game or the halftime. Lots of cheering. If a goal is scored lots of jumping and pushing. I was basically catapulted, falling in both directions at least twice. Lots of weed. They sell some food on the walk up. Walking into the stadium seemed pretty organized with multiple check points. They'll ask you for an ID but just say you're a tourist. Lots of people making their way to the stadium before the game. People selling beer, soft drinks, various sandwiches, empanadas etc. Quite the crazy,...

The Alberto José Armando Stadium, La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina.🏟🇦🇷

Home of @bocajrsoficial

Capacity: 57,000

Widely known as La Bombonera due to its shape, with a "flat" stand on one side of the pitch and three steep stands round the rest of the stadium.The stadium is owned by Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's top football clubs. The unusual shape of the stadium has led to it having excellent acoustics and the Boca support being nicknamed "La Doce". The pitch at La Bombonera is the minimum size required under FIFA regulations – 105m × 68m.

The stadium is widely regarded as one of the most emblematic stadiums of the world, and has been declared of public interest by the Government of Buenos Aires autonomous city.

The stadium, as well as being the home of Boca Juniors, who have over 16 million fans (the highest in Argentina), is also used as a concert venue. Past performers at La Bombonera have included Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, James Blunt, the Bee Gees, and...