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Estadio El Campín
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Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín is a Bogotá stadium inaugurated for the Bolivarian Games on 10 August 1938. Its name comes from the former camping area on which it was built, and its high-altitude setting at 2,553 metres has shaped its sporting history.
Don't miss
- The 1938 inauguration for the Bolivarian Games
- The 2001 Copa América final, won by Colombia over Mexico
- A site name derived from the area's earlier use as a camping zone
- The stadium's 2,553-metre elevation, which became part of debate about high-altitude international matches
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Estadio El Campín
You can see Estadio El Campín on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- The stadium stands 2,553 metres above sea level.
- The name Campín comes from camping, recalling the area's earlier use as a camping zone.
- It was inaugurated on 10 August 1938 for the Bolivarian Games.
A bit of history
The stadium was inaugurated on 10 August 1938 for the Bolivarian Games, on land offered by councilman Luis Camacho. It is named after Nemesio Camacho, a former streetcar manager. The name 'Campín' derives from 'camping,' as the area was once a camping zone. It became a football venue around 1946 and hosted the 2001 Copa América final, where Colombia defeated Mexico 1–0. Capacity peaked at 62,500 in 1968 but has since been reduced through renovations.
Common questions
Why is it called El Campín?
The name derives from camping because the site was once used as a camping area.
When did the stadium open?
It was inaugurated on 10 August 1938 for the Bolivarian Games.
What major final took place here?
Colombia defeated Mexico 1–0 in the 2001 Copa América final at the stadium.
Why is altitude part of its story?
At 2,553 metres above sea level, its elevation contributed to FIFA debates about high-altitude international matches.
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