Estadio Armando Maestre Pavajeau
Valledupar, Colombia
About this place
Overview
Estadio Sierra Nevada is a football stadium in Santa Marta, Colombia, also known as Estadio Unidad Bolivariana Bureche. The venue has a capacity of 16,162 spectators and features a grass playing surface. It is owned by the Municipality of Santa Marta and operated by Unión Magdalena.
Construction and opening
The stadium was built between 2016 and 2020, with construction starting in November 2016. It officially opened on 11 November 2017. Due to delays, the stadium was not fully completed by the start of the 2017 Bolivarian Games.
Bolivarian Games role
Estadio Sierra Nevada served as a key venue for the 2017 Bolivarian Games in Santa Marta. It hosted football matches during the event and was part of the broader Villa Bolivariana development linked to the Games.
Tenants and football usage
The stadium became the home ground of Unión Magdalena starting in 2018. It replaced the club’s previous home arrangements and has hosted domestic league fixtures since the club’s return to playing in Santa Marta.
Architecture and project details
The stadium project lists Mazzanti as architect and includes a modern football-specific layout designed for mid-size crowds. The facility was developed as a central sports venue within the Bureche sector in the south of Santa Marta.
Origin of the stadium name
In October 2017, the stadium was announced under the name “Sierra Nevada,” referencing the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. The name was chosen to highlight the region’s natural and cultural identity.
Location and access
Estadio Sierra Nevada is located in the Bureche area in the south of Santa Marta. The stadium can be reached by car and public transportation, and it forms part of a larger sports and events zone developed for the Bolivarian Games.
