Originally Posted by ellielou
So, I take it that it's fine to go without a tour bus picking us up? And, what sections would you recommend for tickets, and how early should we get them?
Thanks!
The tour bus has one benefit: getting out and not having trouble finding a way back.
Regards to general seating at La Bombonera: somewhere where things won't be flying in the air.
(High up and/or around the center line is one option.) I'd suggest going with the tour group if not fluent in Spanish, unless you really want to see passion at play and don't get bothered easily.
The Cancha de Boca stadium is home to one of the most popular of Argentina's football teams, Club Boca Juniors.
This landmark, fondly referred to by the locals as the bombonera or sweet box, was built in the 1940s. With its horseshoe structure, three superimposed levels and steep angle of incline, it is capable of seating up to 60,000 spectators. The nearby Museum of the Pasion of la Boca is devoted to the history of the club.
-- courtesy of Skyteam.
+54 11 43723612 for more info (but you'll need to know Spanish).
http://bocajuniors.yaia.com/estadio.html
Getting tickets in advance, with or without a tour group, definitely makes sense (depending on who is playing).
If it's November, don't forget to check out polo too. Quite a contrast in the crowd.