Plaza de Toros Santamaria
Plaza de Toros Santamaria
3.5
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This a bullfighting event that takes place every year during January and February months.
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JeremyOrdett
Bogota, Colombia12 contributions
We visited the Bullfight Stadium on our bicycle tour. The building is beautiful - it seems to have Arabesque influences. And bullfighting must be popular here, since the apartment towers behind the stadium are designed to allow residents to watch the bullfights.
Sure, bullfighting takes a lot of courage, and is dramatic. But that doesn't make getting stabbed to death any more pleasant for the bull!
Sure, bullfighting takes a lot of courage, and is dramatic. But that doesn't make getting stabbed to death any more pleasant for the bull!
Written 21 July 2009
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Nicolas R
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It seems to me as a Bullfighting Colombian Aficionado that what you had here was a bad experience. With one bad experience it is impossible for you to tell with objective criteria which is the level of bullfighting in Colombia, specifically in Bogota. Obviously Ramses and the other Spanish bullfighter have a poor level. This is done on purpose for Pablo Hermoso to look as the star of the event. If someone cheered Ramses it is because of being Colombian
Written 8 November 2012
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WilsonM
Bogota, Colombia122 contributions
Oct 2012
Didn't get in there because it's closed by the mayor that is against the drove of bulls. I agree but it's still a very beautiful place that has to be used somehow. At least go for a pic outside!
Written 3 November 2012
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Anika S
London, UK9 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
I visited this place as part of a bike tour with Bogotravel Tours. Our guide was fernando and he explained the culture and history of bullfighting in Colombia, particularely in this place. It was very interesting and despite of the fact that bullfighting is a very controversial subject, he gave us great insight into the debate and told us how it used to be like and how it is nowadays when the bullfighting is on (we visited the sight off season).
I would not have gone here otherwise, so I was glad I was on the bike tour which covered it among many other things which was amazing (http://bogotraveltours.com/).
I loved the architectuer of the arena which is inspired by the maroccons due to the spanish colonisation over there.
I can recommend visiting this place, but make sure u have someone with u that can explain you the cultural significance and can inform you about the ongoing debate.
I would not have gone here otherwise, so I was glad I was on the bike tour which covered it among many other things which was amazing (http://bogotraveltours.com/).
I loved the architectuer of the arena which is inspired by the maroccons due to the spanish colonisation over there.
I can recommend visiting this place, but make sure u have someone with u that can explain you the cultural significance and can inform you about the ongoing debate.
Written 6 June 2013
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TripMember020920162
Bogota, Colombia293 contributions
I went prepared to be repulsed and appalled as part of my education in making an informed decision. I came away a firm convert to a spectacular tradition carried out in stunning location.
Before you go understand what bullfighting is and go with someone knowledgeable if you can. Read death in the afternoon by Hemingway before you go as a starter.
Great atmosphere and a friendly environment although watch out for street crime outside.
Before you go understand what bullfighting is and go with someone knowledgeable if you can. Read death in the afternoon by Hemingway before you go as a starter.
Great atmosphere and a friendly environment although watch out for street crime outside.
Written 31 March 2013
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Federico O
Colombia55 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Great BullFighters, great people, great drinks and a lot of security to enjoy tradition and this beautiful cultural activity.
Written 22 January 2018
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samarangba1
London, UK167 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
If you, like us, are aficionados of los torros based on your experienc Spain. Or If you've never been and this is your first opportunity. In either case save your time and your money for your next visit to Madrid or Sevilla.
What you will see here is is almost a parody of Spanish corrida. It seems that almost half the crowd are squirting wine into their mouths out of plastic imitation goat skins and wearing cowboy hats!
The first problem is the quality of the bulls. At least 2 of the six we saw, were too poor to have been allowed into any decent corrida in Spain. We've witnessed the crowd in Sevilla demand better bulls than these be replaced!
Second problem is the quality of the local matadors. Ramsés, who we saw, was absolutely incapable of killing cleanly. Daniel Luqué (Spanish) did not too badly, given the quality of the bulls. But Pablo Hermoso (Spanish) saved the day. He was spectacular if only for his horsemanship - he also had the best of a bad bunch of bulls.
But, probably the worst thing about the whole experience was the crowd. It's not all together their fault if this is the quality they're used to, but they seemed happy to applaud and cheer everything no matter how dreadful. Even to the extent of cheering local boy Ramsés when he finally managed to dispatch his bull - on the sixth attempt!
That this review attracts two stars is only out of respect for Pablo Hermoso!
What you will see here is is almost a parody of Spanish corrida. It seems that almost half the crowd are squirting wine into their mouths out of plastic imitation goat skins and wearing cowboy hats!
The first problem is the quality of the bulls. At least 2 of the six we saw, were too poor to have been allowed into any decent corrida in Spain. We've witnessed the crowd in Sevilla demand better bulls than these be replaced!
Second problem is the quality of the local matadors. Ramsés, who we saw, was absolutely incapable of killing cleanly. Daniel Luqué (Spanish) did not too badly, given the quality of the bulls. But Pablo Hermoso (Spanish) saved the day. He was spectacular if only for his horsemanship - he also had the best of a bad bunch of bulls.
But, probably the worst thing about the whole experience was the crowd. It's not all together their fault if this is the quality they're used to, but they seemed happy to applaud and cheer everything no matter how dreadful. Even to the extent of cheering local boy Ramsés when he finally managed to dispatch his bull - on the sixth attempt!
That this review attracts two stars is only out of respect for Pablo Hermoso!
Written 10 February 2012
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Djmenaka
Ibague, Colombia244 contributions
This bullfighting ring is home of many spectacles, shows, concerts, and of course bull fighting.
If you like this spanish tradition, you have to come during the special season that begins in july and ends in august.
If you like this spanish tradition, you have to come during the special season that begins in july and ends in august.
Written 22 December 2011
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Ira S
Tucson, AZ847 contributions
Sept 2019
Waling around on a Friday afternoon I passed the Plaza de Toros which was closed. I asked the security guard a few questions, and without my asking, he offered to take me inside.
For about an hour, I, and I alone had the run of the place. I went "behind the scenes" to the rooms where the bulls are kept, Saw the practice equipment, the mechanics where the deceased is removed...
This was a truly fascinating and unique experience, but don't expect the same if you visit when the Plaza de Toros esta cerado.
For about an hour, I, and I alone had the run of the place. I went "behind the scenes" to the rooms where the bulls are kept, Saw the practice equipment, the mechanics where the deceased is removed...
This was a truly fascinating and unique experience, but don't expect the same if you visit when the Plaza de Toros esta cerado.
Written 20 September 2019
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Jan T
76 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
The building itself is worth seeing even though bull fighting is cruel. It is now also used for art fairs and events but otherwise it´s closed. When I went there I bribed a security guy with 10,000 Pesos so he would give me a privat tour. Seems to be a common practice...
Written 11 December 2017
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Qual o valor da entrada para conhecer e onde posso comprar ingresso?
Written 17 February 2020
A Praça de Touros ainda é usada para poucas touradas, mas a maioria dos eventos são shows e outras atividades culturais. Atualmente está fechada para reformas, para visitar, basta se identificar na entrada e não há custo de visitação. Para os shows e atividades culturais se compra no local no dia do evento.
Written 18 February 2020
Bullfighting is a horrid spectacle that is not culture and should be abolished. Maybe the music and spectacle that is built around actually killing the bull can be considered art, but how can stabbing a bull that has already been provoked to death be culture?
Written 9 August 2017
RCUEVASH
Bogota, Colombia
Como es la nueva numeración de las sillas de la plaza remodelada
Written 13 January 2017
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