Estadio Bello Horizonte - Rey Pelé, Football stadium in Villavicencio, Colombia.
Estadio Bello Horizonte - Rey Pelé is a football stadium in Villavicencio with a grass playing surface measuring 105 by 65 meters. The facility can hold around 15,000 spectators in permanent seating areas.
The stadium's history dates to 1945 when Father Martín Preters and treasurer Manuel Calle Lombana launched a fundraising effort to build the city's first sports facility in the Barzal neighborhood. It received its current dual name five days after Calle Lombana's death in 1987.
The stadium has been home to Llaneros football club since 2012 and anchors the city's sports culture. Matches here bring neighbors together and support the growth of local football talent.
The facility underwent major renovations between 2019 and 2022 that improved its infrastructure and visitor services throughout. Guests can expect modernized amenities and better accessibility across all areas of the stadium.
The stadium has worn several names throughout its history and now carries a dual name honoring its founder and a football legend. This naming reflects how the community values both local heritage and global sporting culture.
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