The most common form in Peru, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It involves three stages ( tercios ) where a matador on foot faces a bull, eventually aiming for a ceremonial kill.
Bullfighting in South America is a centuries-old tradition brought by Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. While it follows the classic , South American countries have developed unique local variations and festivals. Regional Styles and Traditions
The practice is currently legal in only five South American and Latin American nations, while many others have enacted full bans.
Some regions incorporate the Portuguese-style rejoneo , where the bullfighter ( rejoneador ) performs entirely on horseback. Status by Country
Informal, popular festivals where members of the public enter the ring to engage with multiple bulls simultaneously. Note that Colombia has passed a law to fully ban bullfighting by 2027.
The most common form in Peru, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It involves three stages ( tercios ) where a matador on foot faces a bull, eventually aiming for a ceremonial kill.
Bullfighting in South America is a centuries-old tradition brought by Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. While it follows the classic , South American countries have developed unique local variations and festivals. Regional Styles and Traditions
The practice is currently legal in only five South American and Latin American nations, while many others have enacted full bans.
Some regions incorporate the Portuguese-style rejoneo , where the bullfighter ( rejoneador ) performs entirely on horseback. Status by Country
Informal, popular festivals where members of the public enter the ring to engage with multiple bulls simultaneously. Note that Colombia has passed a law to fully ban bullfighting by 2027.