Auditorio Benito Juárez

Auditorio Benito Juarez is a 4,000-seat indoor

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located in

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, Mexico. It was built in 1972 and renovated in 2004. It is the home of the Halcones Rojos de Veracruz basketball team, and one of two LNBP arenas named in honor of

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. (The other is Poliforum Benito Juarez in

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.) When used for

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and other special events, the Auditorio can hold up to 4,500. The play ''

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'' has been presented here several times. Additionally,

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and Zoé are among the many acts who have performed at this arena.

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and

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matches have been held here. It has hosted

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es,

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and other special events. Auditorio Benito Juarez is considered to be one of the LNBP's best arenas. There are plans for a new 10,000-seat arena in Veracruz, which could send most major concerts to the new facility. Indoor arenas in Mexico Buildings and structures in Veracruz Sports venues in Veracruz Boxing venues in Mexico Volleyball venues in Mexico Basketball venues in Mexico Wrestling venues in Mexico {{Mexico-sports-venue-stub