Región Ambarina
Territorio Dinópolis venue in Rubielos de Mora, on a fossilised ancient lake with insects preserved in red amber and plant remains.
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About the museum
The Región Ambarina is one of the venues of Territorio Dinópolis, the network of centres run by the Fundación Dinópolis in villages of the province of Teruel where important palaeontological finds have been made. It is located in Rubielos de Mora, about 60 km from Teruel, on the outskirts of the medieval town, and opened in 2004.
The centre stands on a site of exceptional preservation: a fossilised ancient lake that existed in the area between 23 and 5 million years ago. Animals that were trapped and fossilised on the lake bed, and others that were covered by the resin of large trees, which still preserves them inside red amber.
Palaeobotany is the central theme of the visit. Visitors can see insects preserved in amber, remains and replicas of Moropus, an extinct mammal, and areas explaining the techniques palaeontologists use to clean, classify and analyse fossils. Visits to the venues are guided and last about one hour.
Highlights
- Fossilised ancient lake of exceptional preservation
- Insects preserved in red amber
- Replica and remains of Moropus, an extinct mammal
- Palaeobotany as the central theme
- Areas on the working techniques of palaeontologists
Permanent exhibition
- Lago fosilizado y ámbar de Rubielos de Mora – Exhibition on a fossilised lake of exceptional preservation, with insects in red amber, plant remains and replicas of Moropus.
- Founded
- 2004
- Operated by
- Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel-Dinópolis
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5.50 |
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| Reduced | €4.50Children aged 4 to 11 and people aged 60 and over |
| Children & teens | €4.50free up to age 3 · Free admission for children aged 0 to 3 (Dinobaby) |
| Seniors | €4.50People aged 60 and over |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · 20% discount for a disability of 33% to 64%; for a disability of 65% or more, 20% discount and one free companion (booking on +34 978 617 715 or dinopolis@dinopolis.com) |
| Families | –15% discount for large families and single-parent families |
| Dinópolis + all venues (2026 season) | €37From €37 for adults and from €30 for children and people over 60; valid on non-consecutive days |
Price of admission to one venue (2026 season): adults aged 12 to 59, €5.50; children aged 4 to 11 and people over 60, €4.50. Prices may change during the season.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Parking is free at all Dinópolis centres.
The venue is on the outskirts of Rubielos de Mora, next to the A-1701 road, towards km 3.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | The visit to the venues is guided and lasts about one hour. |
