Estadio Mariano Melgar, Football stadium in Arequipa, Peru.
The Mariano Melgar Stadium features four grandstands, natural grass field, and dedicated facilities for players, including locker rooms and training areas.
The stadium opened its doors in 1954 in a neighborhood built to commemorate the fourth centennial of Arequipa's Spanish foundation.
Named after Mariano Melgar, a Peruvian poet and revolutionary from Arequipa, the stadium represents local heritage through sports and community gatherings.
The sports complex provides parking facilities and restrooms for 15,000 spectators, with direct access through the IV Centenario district of Arequipa.
The stadium's location at high altitude influences athletic performance, making it a strategically important venue for local teams against visiting competitors.
Location: Arequipa
Inception: 1954
Official opening: 1954
Capacity: 15000
GPS coordinates: -16.40880,-71.53502
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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