Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza de Cabezo de la Jara
Interactive interpretation centre for the Cabezo de la Jara natural area, with a model of the territory, flora, fauna and trails.
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About the museum
The Cabezo de la Jara is a natural area about 7 km from Puerto Lumbreras, declared a site of Community interest to protect some fifteen habitats. Its highest point reaches 1,246 m above sea level, and its landscape combines deep ramblas (dry riverbeds), centuries-old holm oak woodland and old farmsteads (cortijos).
The Centro de Interpretación de la Naturaleza is designed as an interactive visit through panels, games and audiovisuals. It has six areas: the natural environment and landscape, with a giant model on which children and adults can locate the points of the visit; the native flora and protected species; the fauna, including the eagle owl, Bonelli's eagle, the fox and the spur-thighed tortoise; the human history of the site; and an audiovisual room.
The centre is part of a complex that includes the Albergue Juvenil Cabezo de la Jara youth hostel and the Astronomical Observatory, as well as two ecotourism trails of about 1,800 m: the astronomical trail, which reproduces the solar system to scale, and the botanical trail.
Highlights
- Giant model of the natural area
- Interactive games on the native flora
- Fauna of the area: eagle owl, Bonelli's eagle, fox and spur-thighed tortoise
- Astronomical trail with the solar system to scale
- Next to the youth hostel and the Astronomical Observatory
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición interactiva del paraje natural – Panels, games and audiovisuals on the landscape, flora, fauna and human history of Cabezo de la Jara, with a giant model of the territory.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
Admission & discounts
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Free up to 10 years of age on the guided visit. |
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| Seniors | €2Pensioners and retirees, on the guided visit. |
| Students & apprentices | €2On the guided visit. |
| Groups (26+ people) | €2 per personGuided visit for groups of more than 25 people. |
| Guided visit to the interpretation centre and the trail | €4Free up to 10 years. |
| Guided visit for groups of more than 25 people, students, pensioners and retirees | €2 |
According to the municipal brochure, the self-guided visit is free; the guided visit to the centre and the trail costs €4 per person.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The centre offers an interactive visit with games and a model in which children and adults take part, and organises family activities and environmental workshops by prior booking.
Getting there & parking
The centre is about 7 km north-west of Puerto Lumbreras, next to the Albergue Juvenil Cabezo de la Jara; it is reached by a winding mountain road. Coordinates given in the municipal brochure: 37.560086, -1.874552.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits and activities for families, schools and environmental workshops are arranged by prior booking at the Tourist Office. |
