Hernando Siles Stadium

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Hernando Siles Stadium (Estadio Hernando Siles, [esˈtaðjo eɾˈnando ˈsiles]), also known as Estadio Olímpico La Paz, is a multi-purpose stadium in La Paz, Bolivia. It is the country's largest stadium, with a capacity of 41,143 seats. It is named after Hernando Siles Reyes (1882–1942), the 31st President of Bolivia (1926–1930). Its biggest attendance was in 03/03/1989 during the match between Bolívar and Danubio, with 60,000 fans in attendance. (Copa Libertadores) The stadium is located in the Miraflores borough of La Paz, at an altitude of 3,582 meters (11, 752 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest professional stadiums in the world. Opened in 1930, it is the home ground of three major Bolivian league football clubs; Club Bolívar, The Strongest and La Paz F.C., as well as several smaller top sides: Universitario de La Paz, Chaco Petrolero and Mariscal Braun. The stadium also hosts lower league clubs: Fraternidad Tigres and Academia de Balompié Boliviano.

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