Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
39 mi
Searching for Dinosaurs in Burgos
After a long, but beautiful drive through the Basque countryside into the province of Burgos, you will begin the day at the Dinosaur Museum of Salas de los Infantes.
From here you will continue on your quest to find more fossils and life-size replicas of various dinosaurs spread throughout the historical archeological area. Many of the sites on this tour have been declared as Assets of Cultural Interest.
The evening will be spent in the countryside by the river or your hotel pool, enjoying typical cuisine of the region and excellent wines.
To learn more about this amazing archeological area, please visit website.
From here you will continue on your quest to find more fossils and life-size replicas of various dinosaurs spread throughout the historical archeological area. Many of the sites on this tour have been declared as Assets of Cultural Interest.
The evening will be spent in the countryside by the river or your hotel pool, enjoying typical cuisine of the region and excellent wines.
To learn more about this amazing archeological area, please visit website.
11:0045 min
Castle of Lara de los Infantes
First stop of the day is a climb to an abandoned castle. This is the perfect spot to let the kids run around and explore. After all, how often do you get to climb around the ruins of a castle?
While you admire the expansive views from the hilltop, let your imagination run wild as you contemplate the kingdom that once used to stand here.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking at the Base of the Hill
While you admire the expansive views from the hilltop, let your imagination run wild as you contemplate the kingdom that once used to stand here.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking at the Base of the Hill
2.9 mi
10 min
12:0045 min
Yacimiento Arqueológico "Las Sereas 7"
This site, which extends of 5 km, is part of an ichnological megasite which dates back 144 million years spanning the Jurassic to the Creaceous periods.
Here you'll observe some of the oldest dinosaur remains of this province, with over 1,000 footprints in the area.
This particular site showcases 60 excellent footprints of sauropods and theropods.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
Here you'll observe some of the oldest dinosaur remains of this province, with over 1,000 footprints in the area.
This particular site showcases 60 excellent footprints of sauropods and theropods.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
3.7 mi
10 min
13:0045 min
Yacimientos de Icnitas La Pedraja
In this small area, you'll first find a life size replica of a Sauropod, one of the types of dinosaurs that used to roam this region.
The site, which has more 123 dinosaur footprints including more sauropods and theropods, can also claim possible ornithopod tracks.
La Pedraja is part of the complex above, "Las Sereas 7" which extends of 5 km, is part of an ichnological megasite which dates back 144 million years spanning the Jurassic to the Creaceous periods.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
The site, which has more 123 dinosaur footprints including more sauropods and theropods, can also claim possible ornithopod tracks.
La Pedraja is part of the complex above, "Las Sereas 7" which extends of 5 km, is part of an ichnological megasite which dates back 144 million years spanning the Jurassic to the Creaceous periods.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
3.7 mi
10 min
14:001 hr 30 min
Hostal Restaurante la Moruga
The restaurant of this small hostal dishes up reliable country fare with a good menu del dia and menu fin de semana.
Expect a lot of meat and pork dishes as well as some salads and hearty stews. Raciones are also available as an alternative to a full set menu.
Reservations are Suggested
Phone +34 947 115 003
Opening Hours Monday 9:00 - 14:00 Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 - 16:00 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 - 23:00
Street Parking Available
Expect a lot of meat and pork dishes as well as some salads and hearty stews. Raciones are also available as an alternative to a full set menu.
Reservations are Suggested
Phone +34 947 115 003
Opening Hours Monday 9:00 - 14:00 Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 - 16:00 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 - 23:00
Street Parking Available
0.4 mi
5 min
15:4515 min
Sendero de la Imaginación "Las Viñas"
This shady sculpture park is very close to the restaurant (you could walk or drive) and is a great place to let the kids run around and play after lunch.
Or if the weather allow, just a short drive further is a beautiful river to splash about (information below).
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
Or if the weather allow, just a short drive further is a beautiful river to splash about (information below).
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
4.6 mi
10 min
16:3030 min
Camino Fuente Azul
A short, but lovely detour will bring you to this pretty water source. Weather permitting, this is an excellent spot to cool off and let the kids play.
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
Opening Hours Everyday, 24 hours a day
Parking Directly at the Site
12.9 mi
20 min
17:301 hr 30 min
Dinosaur Museum
This small, but excellent archeological and paleontological museum will thrill the children and all dinosaur-loving adults alike.
In the Burgos region, over 800 footprints have been recorded. The Dinosaur Museum aims to educate and entertain with the hands-on exhibits and fossils.
Here you'll find skeletal remains of dinosaurs as well as flora and fauna of the region's Mesozoic Era.
Phone +34 947 397 001
Opening Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 - 14:20; 17:00 - 20:00 Sunday 10:30 - 14:30 Closed Monday
Website
Parking is Available at the Museum
In the Burgos region, over 800 footprints have been recorded. The Dinosaur Museum aims to educate and entertain with the hands-on exhibits and fossils.
Here you'll find skeletal remains of dinosaurs as well as flora and fauna of the region's Mesozoic Era.
Phone +34 947 397 001
Opening Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 - 14:20; 17:00 - 20:00 Sunday 10:30 - 14:30 Closed Monday
Website
Parking is Available at the Museum
10.9 mi
25 min
19:3010 hrs
Apartamentos Santo Domingo de Silos
A perfect place to unwind after a busy day, this apartment-hotel has enough room for everyone to relax.
The swimming pool will be a great attraction for the little ones and the parents can enjoy the onsite bar.
There's also a restaurant for dinner as well as a buffet breakfast in the morning. There is also an option to pick up food supplies before arrival as the apartment is equipped with a kitchenette.
On site parking is available, there's no need to request it in advance.
There's also a restaurant for dinner as well as a buffet breakfast in the morning. There is also an option to pick up food supplies before arrival as the apartment is equipped with a kitchenette.
On site parking is available, there's no need to request it in advance.