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Archaeological Site of Atapuerca
Atapuerca, Spain
About
The caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca contain an extensive fossil record of the earliest human beings in Europe, from nearly one million years ago and extending up to the Common Era. They represent an exceptional reserve of data, the scientific study of which provides priceless information about the appearance and the way of life of these remote human ancestors.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
Visits to the Sierra de Atapuerca sites are guided departures from CAREX or CAYAC and vary strongly by month in 2026. The official pages publish specific monthly departure times rather than a simple open-close gate schedule.
Admission
Free
Guided site visits are EUR 8 general and EUR 7 reduced, with free admission for some categories; advance booking is required. CAREX has its own separate pricing at EUR 7 general and EUR 5.50 reduced.
Booking
Booking required
When to go
- Time of day: Morning
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
- bug spray
Good to know
- Not wheelchair accessible
Tags
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