Boca Juniors Museum and Stadium Tour

The Boca Juniors and Stadium Tour should be near the top of the list if you have a passion for football. The Museo de la Pasión Boquense, The Museum of Boca Passion, is dedicated to the illustrious history of Argentine football heavyweights, Boca Juniors. Situated within the Boca Juniors Stadium, La Bombonera, the museum takes visitors on a journey through the club's colorful history over the past 100 years. The museum features videos from various eras, many classic shirts, and numerous trophies won by the club.

Many world-class players have graced the Boca Juniors shirt, including Carlos Tevez, Gabriel Batistuta, Claudio Caniggia, and Diego Maradona, among many others. Most of these players are honored here. Guided tours inside the stadium and its facilities are included within the admission price to the museum. At the museum's entrance is the club shop selling lots of Boca Juniors paraphernalia, as well as a statue of Diego Maradona.

Why Visit Museo de la Pasión Boquense:

The Boca Juniors Museum is a must-visit for football enthusiasts. Especially if you are visiting the area of La Boca. Boca Juniors is one of the most successful football clubs in the world, with a rich history and numerous well-known players who have donned the club's colors. A combo ticket includes a visit to the museum and a Boca Juniors Stadium tour. The tour takes guests around the main player facilities, and you can also have your photo taken with a mock trophy. Diego Maradona unveiled a statue honoring him at the museum's entrance on December 1, 2006.

Opening Hours:

The museum is generally open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and tours depart regularly. Keep in mind that opening hours are subject to change on match days.

You can visit the Boca Juniors Tour and Museum Website for more information.

If you are a keen football fan, you may in interested in also visiting El Monumental Stadium. It is home to River Plate Football Club and also hosts the River Plate Stadium Tour and Museum.

Did You Know?

In the early years of Boca Juniors' history, they played in white and black. However, these colors were too similar to another local team. They agreed to play a match, with the loser having to adopt new colors. Legend has it that Boca Juniors lost. Being a team close to the port, they chose the colors of the flag of the first ship that came into port. The ship that arrived bore the blue and yellow flag of Sweden. That is how Boca Juniors got its colors.

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