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Madrid Opens Bookings for 2026 Guided Visits at Neanderthal Valley Archaeological Park

Researchers lead small-group tours that interpret the Calvero de la Higuera sites for the public.

Overview

  • Guided visits run from April 1 to November 30 with a pause from August 15 to September 15 for excavation work.
  • Tours operate Tuesday to Sunday at 10:30, 12:30 and 15:45, with no afternoon slot on Sundays or public holidays.
  • Reservations are made at elvalledelosneandertales.com for general visitors and schools, with no limit on tickets per request.
  • Tickets cost €2 for adults and €1 for ages 8–12, children up to 7 enter free, and school groups pay €1 per pupil via a dedicated form.
  • Groups are capped at 25 and guided by the Pinilla del Valle research team on a two-hour, four‑kilometer route that includes Cueva del Camino, Cueva Des-Cubierta, Cueva de la Buena Pinta, Abrigo de Navalmaíllo and Cueva Chica, with daily capacity reported at about 150 visitors.