Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi (Arequipa, Peru)

Peru / Arequipa / Arequipa, Peru
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Estadio de la UNSA, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Peruvian city of Arequipa. The stadium was built by the University of San Agustín in the early 1990s and named after the Virgin Chapi. Due to its size, the term Monumental is added to its name. The stadium was largely financed by a lottery fund-raiser held by the university itself. The stadium has hosted large events such as the Bolivarian Games and the Copa América in addition to a Copa Sudamericana final in 2003 involving Cienciano and River Plate. The stadium's allowed spectator capacity is currently 50,000.
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Coordinates:   16°24'26"S   71°31'12"W
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