Argüeso Guided Tour

Discover the most amazing facts about the pre-Roman tribes of northern Spain with this guided tour of the Cantabrian settlement of Argüeso.

Argüeso Guided Tour

We'll be waiting for you at the Cantabrian settlement of Argüeso at the time of your choice for a guided tour of this open-air museum. A route to the past where you'll learn about the constructions and customs of the Iron Age.

We'll enter an enclosure surrounded by stone and wooden walls which houses seven huts, reflecting the way of life between the 7th and 1st centuries BC. Each dwelling is a replica of the fortified settlements of Barones, La Ulaña, Cildá and Monte Bernorio.

We'll explore the materials used to build these houses and see reproductions of falcatas swords, daggers, helmets, shields, and belts from the period. Additionally, we will see more refined pieces of pottery due to the Celtiberian influence. It is noted that at least eight Roman legions were required to defeat the Cantabrian tribes.

During the tour, we'll also admire a replica of the Zurita stele, a unique indigenous piece that has generated numerous hypotheses. The guide’s explanations will provide deeper insights.

Timetables

The guided tours do not have a fixed timetable, as they are circular tours. Upon arrival, you will receive the guide's explanations. The opening hours of the Cantabrian Village of Argüeso are:

June and September: from 11 am to 7 pm; in July and August, closing time extends to 8:30 pm.From 1 October to 31 March: from 11 am to 5 pm.From 1 April to 31 May: from 11 am to 6 pm.