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Puerto Vallarta Bullfights |
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Called "Corrida de Toros" in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta bullfights traditionally begin at 5 pm. Each fight has three stages. After the opening parade, the bull is rushed into the arena, where two picadors thrust lances into its shoulders to weaken it. During the second stage, the bandelleras stick long streamered darts into the shoulders to further debilitate the animal. The third part is announced with trumpets that usher in the matador to finish off the bull. The matador dodges and taunts the now-weakened, angry and dying bull with his cape. He does this to bring the bull to a strategic spot in the arena, in front of judges, pretty señoritas or government officials, where he will hopefully deliver the "estocada" (killing sword thrust) into the neck of the bull. Puerto Vallarta bullfights can be seen each Wednesday at 5 pm November through April at the Toros Plaza across from the Maritime Terminal.
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 Mexican Bullfighting Trivia: The word "bullfighting" raises controversy around the world, but there seems to be agreement on one fact: once you’ve been to a bullfight, chances are you will no longer be neutral about the sport. Either it’s an event that you’re passionate about and will go to numerous times in the future, or your first event will be your last.  Bullfighting: Condemned in many areas of the world, including Spain where it was born as we know it today, bullfighting is an activity that has withstood the test of time. Ensconced in centuries of tradition, Spanish-style bullfighting, or corrida, continues to awe long-time followers here in Mexico and pique the curiosity of newcomers.
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