Bullring by the Sea

Plaza Monumental de Tijuana (also unofficially called "Plaza Monumental de Playas de Tijuana"), and commonly known in English as Bullring by the Sea, is a bullring in the city of Tijuana, in the state of Baja California, Mexico. It is currently used for bullfighting; the bullring has also been the scene for great boxing matches, concerts, cultural, and sporting events that have benefited the Tijuana community greatly.^[1] The stadium holds 21,621 people and its opening was held on June 26, 1960. Located just 60 meters from the U.S. and Mexico borderline at Paseo Playas de Tijuana No.551, Sección Monumental, Tijuana, Baja California 22504.

Aerial view of the Plaza de Toros Monumental de Tijuana in 2013

Tijuana bullfights were broadcast in Los Angeles, in Spanish,. during the 1960s. Sidney Franklin, the Bullfighter from Brooklyn, provided commentary in English, via FM simulcast.

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↑ Benefitting Tijuana community

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Mexico–United States border at San Diego–Tijuana

Border crossing facilities	El Chaparral Old Customs House Otay Mesa Port of Entry Otay Mesa East Port of Entry San Ysidro Port of Entry

Buildings and facilities on the border	Border Field State Park Bullring by the Sea Friendship Park Initial Point of Boundary (monument) Las Americas Premium Outlets Mexico–United States barrier San Ysidro Transit Center Tijuana International Airport Cross Border Xpress terminal and bridge

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Cities	Imperial Beach San Diego Tijuana

Counties and municipalities	San Diego County Tijuana Municipality

Subregions	Gold Coast (Baja California) South Bay

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Coordinates: 32°32′0″N 117°7′17″W / 32.53333°N 117.12139°W / 32.53333; -117.12139

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