Bloodless Bullfighting Experience – La Gloria, Texas
$75.00
Step into a truly one-of-a-kind cultural tradition deep in South Texas with a visit to the Santa Maria Bullring in La Gloria. This rare bloodless bullfighting exhibition offers a fascinating blend of Mexican heritage and Texas frontier spirit—preserving the artistry of the sport while remaining humane and legal in the United States.
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Step into a truly one-of-a-kind cultural tradition deep in South Texas with a visit to the Santa Maria Bullring in La Gloria. This rare bloodless bullfighting exhibition offers a fascinating blend of Mexican heritage and Texas frontier spirit—preserving the artistry of the sport while remaining humane and legal in the United States. Unlike traditional bullfights, this non-lethal performance focuses on skill, agility, and courage. Matadors demonstrate their technique by removing a flower or velcro-attached ribbon from the bull’s back, symbolizing a clean victory—no swords, no harm to the animal. The bulls are spared and typically go on to live full lives, often becoming rodeo bulls.
You’ll watch aspiring bullfighters from Mexico showcase their athleticism in an event that is still thrilling and undeniably risky for the performers. While the bulls are unharmed, the danger to the matadors is very real, making each performance an intense and captivating display of timing, bravery, and control. This experience offers guests a rare look at a tradition that can only be seen in this corner of Texas—equal parts cultural heritage, spectacle, and living history.
Tour Includes:
-Round-trip motorcoach transportation (Mission & Harlingen pickup locations)
-Admission and reserved shaded seating at the Santa Maria Bullring
-Souvenir ticket from the event
Food available for purchase on-site. Snacks and coolers are welcome on the bus portion of the tour.
Activity Level: Medium
Additional information
| Date | January 11, January 25, February 15, March 1 |
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Each tour has a different activity level. Below are descriptions of what you could expect based on the activity level of the tour.
- Mild: Primarily seated or leisurely paced activities, minimal walking or standing.
- Medium: Moderate walking and standing, some stairs or uneven terrain may be involved.
- High: Extensive walking, standing, and stairs; may include challenging terrain or strenuous activity.
- Extreme: Very strenuous activity, including long periods of hiking over rough terrain, steep inclines, and potentially hazardous conditions. Requires a high level of physical fitness.
Ticket/Booking Details:
This is a ticketless event. Please check in with the Welcome Home RGV host at the designated pick-up location. You will receive a detailed email with meeting locations and instructions. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
Please note that tour activities may be altered or canceled at any time due to reasons beyond our control. We will make every effort to provide comparable alternatives when possible. We reserve the right to modify the itinerary or substitute activities as necessary for the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
Payment
We can take any major credit card, checks or cash payments. Credit card payments are subject to a 3.5% processing fee. Checks can be made payable to Travel by Welcome Home RGV, and mailed to Welcome Home RGV at 219 W. Nolana, McAllen, Texas 78504. Please indicate your selected tour or cruise in the memo line.
Deposits & Final Payment
Each reservation is held with a deposit. Once your reservation is made, you will be notified of final payment dates.
All tours are non-refundable but transferable.
Cruises and Land & Sea packages have different rules that apply, please confirm with our office upon booking.
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