Estadio La Independencia, Football stadium in Tunja, Colombia
Estadio La Independencia is a football stadium in the Villa Olímpica area of Tunja, Colombia. It has a seating capacity of around 20,000 and serves as the home ground for the clubs Patriotas and Boyacá Chicó.
Construction began in the 1950s under the government of Gustavo Rojas Pinilla, but the stadium was not finished until 1969 and opened in 1970. It was remodeled and expanded for the 2000 National Sports Games and later upgraded for international competitions.
On match days, the stands fill with local fans who follow Patriotas and Boyacá Chicó with passion. The stadium also hosts school parades and fireworks shows at the end of the year, bringing the community together.
The stadium sits in the Villa Olímpica, a short ride from the center of Tunja. It is best to arrive early on match days, as the surrounding streets get busy and parking fills up quickly.
The stadium sits at an elevation of about 2,800 meters (9,200 feet) above sea level, which can make the air feel thin for visitors not used to it. It was also where Radamel Falcao García played his first professional match in 1999.
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