Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata · La Plata, Argentine
Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo is a soccer venue located in La Plata, Argentine, with a seating capacity of 60,000. It is home to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, who compete in Liga Profesional de Fútbol. Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo is one of 16 venues in Argentine tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 2nd among Liga Profesional de Fútbol stadiums by capacity.
When you find yourself in La Plata, make your way to the corner of 60th Avenue and 118th Street, where you'll discover one of Argentine football's most atmospheric venues. Locals call it El Bosque, though officially it bears the name Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium, and it's been the beloved home of Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata for generations. The nickname, which means "The Forest," hints at the lush surroundings that once characterized this part of the city, and stepping into this stadium means stepping into a piece of authentic Argentine football culture that hasn't been polished for tourists or modernized beyond recognition.
The ground holds just under 26,000 passionate supporters, which means you'll experience the kind of intimate intensity that massive modern stadiums can't replicate. Every chant echoes, every goal celebration feels personal, and you're close enough to the action to feel genuinely part of the match rather than a distant observer. If you're planning a visit to Buenos Aires or the surrounding region, the short trip to La Plata for a match day at El Bosque offers something far more memorable than the typical tourist circuit, immersing you in the raw passion that makes South American football legendary.
