The bullfight season opens Sunday, January 9, at Plaza Caletilla, and "corridas" will take place every Sunday at 5:30pm (sharp) until sometime in April. As a rule, three young men will face three bulls in ritual killing that dates back several centuries; as one example, the fighters wear clothing ("traje de luces") which is derived from Spanish street wear of the 16th and 17th centuries.

The fights in Acapulco are "novilladas" meaning that the bulls are between three and four years old and weigh not more than 450 kilograms (1000 LB). The fighters, too, are young, and have not yet taken the "alternativa" which will admit them to the full status of "matador de toros".

Tickets can be obtained at virtually any of the larger hotels; ask at the front desk. On the day of the fight there are almost always good seats available at the ring right up to the time of the fight. Prices vary from about 50 pesos for general admission to 200 pesos for reserved seats on the front row.

Bullrings are divided into two sections, "Sombra" (shady) and "Sol" (sunny) sides, and the cost of tickets is somewhat higher in Sombra.

Gestiona: el empresario Alberto Bailleres