About this venue
Edgar Renteria Stadium is a modern baseball stadium built to international standards, with distinctive open grandstands arranged around the diamond and a capacity of approximately 12,000 spectators. Opened in 2018, it is one of Colombia's notable baseball venues and was designed to accommodate both domestic competition and major international sporting events.
Multi-level seating provides clear views of the field, while the open stadium configuration helps carry the sound and energy of the crowd throughout the venue. Facilities include modern lighting suitable for television broadcasts, a large video screen and spaces dedicated to baseball heritage, including a museum and an official sports merchandise shop.
The stadium is located at Calle 54 Número 40-224 (Cl. 47 #56-12), Barranquilla, Colombia. Main spectator access is arranged around the Carrera 54 side, while the bus stop at Av. 11 de Noviembre (Carrera 54) near Calle 47 is only a few minutes' walk from the venue. For connections from other parts of Barranquilla and broader transport information, see the city guide further down the page.
About the city: Barranquilla
Barranquilla, a lively Caribbean metropolis in northern Colombia, is known for its street energy and a strong culture of events—from major sporting fixtures to concerts and festivals. As the Puerta de Oro (Golden Gate) of Colombia’s Caribbean, the city blends a modern urban scene with tradition, and its Carnaval de Barranquilla is inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage, capturing the city’s rhythm and character at its best.
Arriving and getting around is straightforward thanks to Transmetro, a bus rapid transit (BRT) system that connects key neighborhoods of Barranquilla and nearby Soledad, alongside taxis and main roads leading to the city’s arenas and stadiums. If you fly in, Aeropuerto Internacional Ernesto Cortissoz (BAQ) is located in the municipality of Soledad and serves as the city’s main air gateway, while the Terminal Metropolitana de Transportes de Barranquilla is the central hub for intercity bus routes. With solid connectivity, venues like Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez and other halls are quick to reach without complicated transfers.
When you’re not rushing to the event, Barranquilla rewards you with a stroll along the Magdalena River at the Gran Malecón del Río, where skyline views and a river breeze create an ideal backdrop before or after a concert. For a touch of urban charm, stop by Plaza de la Paz and the city center, and architecture lovers often choose the El Prado district with its broad avenues and villas. If you want a dramatic meeting of nature and engineering, Bocas de Ceniza offers the sight of the Magdalena River flowing into the Caribbean Sea—an excellent way to end a day in a city that always has one more story.
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