Dinolandia
Dozens of life-size animatronic dinosaurs among trees and streams. The T-rex and triceratops turn a walk into an adventure for children who love prehistoric creatures.
Explore Dinolandia
Dinolandia · El Bosque Encantado · Mineralandia
Things to do with kids near Madrid
Dinolandia, El Bosque Encantado and Mineralandia: an outdoor family outing in San Martín de Valdeiglesias.
San Martín de Valdeiglesias · Sierra Oeste
Allow 2 to 4 hours
One combined ticket for all three parks
Dinosaurs, nature and minerals in one visit
Looking for a family day trip from Madrid? The El Bosque Encantado complex brings together three parks with one combined ticket: Dinolandia’s life-size animatronic dinosaurs, the living plant sculptures of El Bosque Encantado and the Mineralandia collection. It is in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, in the Sierra Oeste area of the Madrid region, around 50 minutes by car from Madrid, depending on your starting point and traffic.
What your family can discover
El Bosque Encantado
Over 300 living plant sculptures and more than 500 plant species. Dragons, fairytale characters, animals and mazes invite families to wander through the garden and spot new figures.
See El Bosque Encantado photos
Mineralandia
Hundreds of minerals and semi-precious stones within the same complex. Stop to explore their shapes, colours and crystals, alongside the bonsai and cactus areas along the route.
Discover MineralandiaPlanning your family visit
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Before you leave
Check the day’s opening hours and weather forecast. This is an outdoor visit, not an indoor attraction in central Madrid. Bring comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the season.
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Start with your children’s favourite
If they are coming for the dinosaurs, you could start at Dinolandia, then explore the sculptures at El Bosque Encantado and the minerals. This is a suggested walk, not a guided tour or a fixed timetable.
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Leave time to explore
Allow between two and four hours to walk around the complex at your own pace. You can look at the park map before arriving and choose which areas to discover first.
For an afternoon visit, remember that Dinolandia’s dinosaurs stop operating at 19:00. Check opening hours and evening ticket conditions if you would like to see the illuminated garden.
How much does a family visit cost?
These are the online prices for combined admission. Children under 3 enter free. Concession tickets require the appropriate supporting document.
- Adult
- 15 €
- Concession
- 14 €
- Child (ages 3–12)
- 13 €
Tickets are purchased without choosing a date and with no booking fees. Check all prices, passes and conditions before buying.
See all ticket pricesGetting here from Madrid and practical questions
Is the park in central Madrid?
No. It is in San Martín de Valdeiglesias, in the Madrid region: Camino de Marañones, 217, 28680. The drive from Madrid takes around 50 minutes, depending on traffic. Parking is free.
Can we visit without a car?
Cevesa buses connect Madrid’s Príncipe Pío station with San Martín de Valdeiglesias. From the town, continue by taxi. The Getting here page includes bus timetables and taxi numbers; check the return journey before leaving.
Do we need to book a date?
You do not need to choose a day when buying your ticket. On arrival, show your ticket’s QR code on your phone or printed out, and follow the admission hours.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome on a lead. Breeds classified as potentially dangerous must wear a muzzle. Check the admission conditions for evening visits. There is also a shop in the park.
More ideas for your trip
If you would like to spend longer in the Sierra Oeste, browse places to stay nearby. Our blog has stories from the park and seasonal ideas to complement your visit.
Coming just for the dinosaurs?
Dinolandia, Madrid’s dinosaur park, has its own day plan on dinolandia.com: opening hours, visit length, prices and directions.
See the Dinolandia day plan