Nuevo Progreso Bullring, Jalisco's living heritage
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Rebeca Pérez Vega
Guadalajara, Mexico (April 27, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.
The Nuevo Progreso Bullring was declared a Relevant Artistic Heritage Site and is part of the State's Inventory of Cultural Heritage. Credit: Ismael Ramírez
It was inaugurated on February 4, 1967, and built under the design of Guadalajara architect José Manuel Gómez Vázquez Aldana. Credit: Ismael Ramírez
On the outside, its coated concrete facade stands out, with red lattices that end in oval shapes toward the top. Credit: Ismael Ramírez
Its main structure features typical elements of traditional bullrings, such as the central ring and the stands. Credit: Ismael Ramírez
It has a capacity for 16,547 spectators for bullfighting events and up to 18,000 people for concerts and other shows. Credit: Ismael Ramírez
The Nuevo Progreso Bullring also faces a contemporary challenge: the controversy surrounding bullfighting. Credit: Ismael Ramírez
The Nuevo Progreso Bullring is not only a space where you can experience the excitement of bullfighting, but also a cultural monument that encapsulates the stories, tensions, and aspirations of a city that, like its iconic venue, has transformed and reinvented itself over time.
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