Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega

Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
nickname = Estadio Garcilaso


fullname = Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
location = Cusco, Peru
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built = 1950
opened = 1950
renovated = 2004
expanded = 2004
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owner = Instituto Peruano del Deporte
operator = Instituto Peruano del Deporte
surface = Grass
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tenants = Cienciano (First Division) 1950-present
Deportivo Garcilaso (Copa Peru) 1957-present
seating_capacity = 42,056
dimensions = 105 x 68 mThe "Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega" is Cusco's principal stadium and the home venue of the local team Cienciano. The stadium was named after the Peruvian mestizo Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and inaugurated in 1950, with an initial capacity of 30,000. It is owned by the Instituto Peruano del Deporte.

The increase in spectator capacity came after CONMEBOL chose Peru to host the Copa América 2004, prompting the Peruvian government to invest in a five-million dollar renovation program for its stadia, including the Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega. Its renovation cost approximately $1,720,000, which helped boost its official spectator capacity to 42,056. The stadium ended up hosting the third place game of the Copa América 2004. Thanks to the event, the city of Cusco received even more tourists than it already receives as Peru's top tourist destination.

The Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega is also recognized as one of the most beautiful stadiums in all of South America. This recognition is due to its well-maintained grass and its resistance to the sometimes agressive and highly variable climate of the city of Cuzco. The awe is the stadium's perpetual beauty even after these climates. It is this resistive beauty that inspires soccer commentators and visitors alike.

ee also

* Peru national football team
* List of Peruvian Stadium

External links

* [http://fpf.org.pe/ Peruvian Soccer Federation (in Spanish)]