Village

Atapuerca

953m

42.3767°N, 3.5080°W

Coordinates

42.3767°N, 3.5080°W

Elevation

953m

Accommodation

Available

Services Available

Accommodation

Restaurant

Cafe

Grocery

Pharmacy

ATM

Train

Post Office

Airport

Bus

Pilgrim Office

Clinic

Water

Tobacconist

About Atapuerca

Atapuerca is a small village near the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site of the same name, where some of the earliest human remains in Europe (dating back over 800,000 years) were discovered.

The village has cafes, a small albergue, and basic services. The archaeological site itself is a short detour from the Camino route and can be visited with a guided tour.

For pilgrims interested in prehistory and human evolution, Atapuerca is a compelling detour. The Museum of Human Evolution in nearby Burgos provides fuller context for the discoveries.

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Things to Do in Atapuerca

Sightseeing

Atapuerca Archaeological Site

One of the most important archaeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves and excavations here contain the oldest known human remains in Europe, dating back over 800,000 years. Guided tours of the excavation sites run from the visitor centre in the nearby village of Ibeas de Juarros (a short taxi ride). Book in advance during summer as tours fill up quickly.

Accommodation in Atapuerca

Where You Are on the Camino

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Atapuerca

505 km to Santiago de Compostela

Part of

San Juan de Ortega → Burgos(This Stage)

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