Explore the exciting world of dinosaurs as you tour the Dinosaur Route in the Cuenca Mountains. Over 187 million years, this region underwent an astonishing transformation, and now you can witness it. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the history of the Earth and the fascinating dinosaurs that once roamed this region!
INTERPRETATION CENTERS
To help you better understand this incredible prehistoric odyssey, we offer you two visitor centers: one dedicated to the site of Lo Hueco, located in Fuentes, and another in Cañada del Hoyo, dedicated to Las Hoyas site, the most prominent in the Iberian Peninsula.
A journey of 180 million years Located in Cañada del Hoyo, we find one of the exhibition centers that give (or gave) support to the Dinosaur Route. We say gave, because currently, this center remains closed. This exhibition center offers a tour of the history of ecosystems with…
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Discover the Cretaceous Basin Fuentes, a small town in the Middle Mountains is known, in addition to its rich architectural heritage, for the site of "Lo Hueco", belonging to the Upper Cretaceous. Mandatory stop on the well-known Cuenca Dinosaur Route. To explain the value of this deposit…
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Immerse yourself in a unique journey through the geological ages and marvel at the incredible diversity of fossils that reveal the evolutionary history of our planet. From the mysterious dinosaurs that roamed these lands to the testimonies of ancient ecosystems, the Paleontological Museum, offers a window into the past that sparks curiosity and wonder. Explore the paleontological wealth of Cuenca, where each discovery tells a story millions of years old.
MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS
- Concavenator corcovatus, known as Pepito, is a gem of paleontology. Its distinctive hump intrigues scientists and represents a fascinating window into dinosaur history.
- Iberomesornis romerali, known as the "intermediate bird of Iberia", exhibits morphological traits that fall between those of dinosaurs such as Velociraptor and modern birds, such as sparrows or magpies.
- Titanosaur, a herbivore of more than 15 meters and with a brain like a tennis ball. Baptized with a very quixotic name...
THE ROUTE OF THE DINOSAURS
The Cuenca Dinosaur Route takes you through twelve strategic points throughout the Cuenca Mountains, where information panels, sculptures and interpretation centers immerse you in an exciting journey to the past. You will discover what this earth was like millions of years ago and you will be able to explore the ecosystems that were home to these amazing extinct creatures. Along the route, you'll be able to marvel at sedimentary rock formations that attest to the region's rich geological history, as well as observe vegetation and fossils that reveal the ancient sea that once covered this territory.
