Route 2 North. Section 1 - swamp route
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Some of the most unusual spots in the province of Palencia are to be found on this intriguing route around the delightful reservoirs in the Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre - Montaña Palentina Nature Park. Starting at Compuerto Reservoir, it takes visitors to the reservoirs of Camporredondo and Ruesga before ending at Aguilar Reservoir.
A truly memorable experience to be enjoyed over three days, taking visitors through the towns of Velilla del Río Carrión and Otero de Guardo, site of the Compuerto Reservoir. Other visits include Cervera de Pisuerga, site of various tourist attractions including the Parish Museum of Santa María del Castillo, the Chapel of La Cruz and Cervera Reservoir.
This route also includes the following sites of interest: the Chapel of San Juan de las Fuentes Divinas / Fuente de Reana de Velilla del Río Carrión, as well as the Tamaric Fountains, the Roman Bridge and Tío Mateón Palace, without forgetting the Camporredondo Reservoir; the Alba de los Cardaños Viewpoint; in Aguilar de Campoo, the Monastery of Santa María la Real, the San Miguel Arcángel Collegiate Museum, the Convent of Santa Clara and the Palace of the Manrique Family or the Marquises of Aguilar.
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Hermitage of San Juan de las Fuentes Divinas / Fuente de ReanaMore informationLate 12th or early 13th-century shrine. It is a very modest church with a lancet arch over the entrance gate in the south wall that has a simple modillion.The chapel has a lancet vault.
