Atapuerca
An essential trip to know and understand the evolution of humans.
Discover the most important archaeological remains of the Iberian Peninsula, which were found during the construction of a train line in the 19th century in a natural area of Burgos. Walk along the old railway trench to find the Sima del Elefante, the Gallery and the Gran Dolina, the three large archaeological and paleontological sites of the Sierra de Atapuerca where fossils of up to five different species of hominids have been found, some from more ago. of a million years.
Unravel all the secrets of human evolution at the incredible Museum of Human Evolution (MEH) located in the city center and become an experienced archaeologist at the Center for Experimental Archeology (CAREX).
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Prepare your visit
- Virtual visits
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Historical Data
- Architecture
- Archaeology site
- Historical Period
- Prehistory
When to visit it?
Opening hours
- Every day: arrange a visit
Observations: Visits to the archaeological sites are always subject to reservation: telephone 947 421 000 e-mail: reservas@museoevolucionhumana.com
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Get to know the surroundings
Address and map location
- Postal address Atapuerca. NaN. Burgos
- Web
- Phones947 421 000
Tourist information
Atapuerca town hall
To know moreAddress
- Postal address municipality of Atapuerca . Burgos
- Web
- Phones
- 947 430 435
- 947 430 435
Atapuerca tourism office
To know moreAddress
- Postal address Plaza Pablo García Virumbrales, s/n. Atapuerca. NaN. Burgos
- Web
- Phones947 430 435
Burgos tourism office
Address
- Postal address Pza. Alonso Martínez, 7. Burgos. NaN. Burgos
- Phones947 203 125
- Fax947 276 529
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