Estadio Rafael Mendoza Castellón | |
Location: | La Paz, Bolivia |
Opened: | 16 July 1986 |
Capacity: | 14,000 |
Coordinates: | -16.5153°N -68.0639°W |
Owner: | The Strongest |
Surface: | grass |
Tenants: | The Strongest |
The Estadio Rafael Mendoza Castellón is a multi-purpose stadium in the neighborhood of Achumani, La Paz, Bolivia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and belongs to The Strongest. The stadium has a capacity of 14,000 people.
The name was chosen in homage to Rafael Mendoza Castillo (1924-2002), historical president of the club. The stadium was inaugurated on 16 July 1986 with a match between The Strongest and Club Bolivar.[1] [2] [3]