The one and only
Atapuerca
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20 minutes far from La Aldea Encantada, situated in Ibeas de Juarros, we have the access to a world reference regarding the human evolution. There are three archeology sites that can be visited, in the Sierra de Atapuerca: La Sima del Elefante, La Galería and La Gran Dolina.
The Parque Arqueológico of Atapuerca is a very recommended visit especially if you come with children, as they will see and learn a lot of things about Prehistoric.
Monumental
Burgos
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50 km of distance from here, you can fin done of the most beautiful spanish cities you can visit: Burgos. First of all, the Cathedral, called Catedral de Santa María La Mayor, of gothic architecture and declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. There are also to visit: the Monasterio de Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas and la Cartuja de Miraflores. And to finish, the Burgos Castle or the Arco of Santa María.
The incredible Human Evolution Museum includes one of the most important ruins of the Yaciminetos de Atapuerca, design and orientated to the human evolution.
Historic
Santo Domingo de la Calzada
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15 min far from here by car we can find Santo Domingo de la Calzada, near River Oja. Its ancient area were declared “Conjunto de Interés Histórico Artístico” since 1973.
There you must visit the Cathedral and the Tower. You can go for a walk and also taste the famous Ahorcaditos and another bakery desserts. If you came during the festivities of the Saint (from the 1st to the 15th of May), or also the Ferias de la Concepción or Mercado Medieval (from the 4th to the 8th of Decembre) you will surely enjoy it.
With Tirón
Belorado
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6 km far from La Aldea Encantada you can find Belorado, with more than 2.000 people living in and with a river called Tirón. In 2013 they created the Museo de la Radio Comunicación, with special pieces and some ´surprises´ in.
La Plaza Mayor, is plenty of life. You can also visit there: The Santa María Church, The San Pedro Church and the castle ruins.