Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza, Football stadium in San Miguel, El Salvador
Estadio Juan Francisco Barraza is a football stadium in San Miguel with a grass pitch and open concrete stands. The venue accommodates around 10,000 spectators and features the straightforward design typical of Central American sports facilities.
Construction started in 1956 and the venue opened in 1959 with a match between Olimpia and Águila. The facility was renamed in 1982 to honor footballer Juan Francisco 'Cariota' Barraza, a notable player from the 1950s.
This stadium serves as the home ground for two prominent Salvadoran football clubs: C.D. Águila and C.D. Dragón, hosting regular championship matches.
The stadium is centrally located in San Miguel and easy to reach by car or taxi. Access to the stands is straightforward, with multiple entrances and a clear layout that helps visitors navigate the venue.
The venue underwent major structural renovations between 2016 and 2017 that modernized the facility. These improvements reinforced the stands and upgraded the overall infrastructure while maintaining its original form.
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