The site houses the holotype skeleton of the Tastavinsaurus sanzi, a sauropod dinosaur discovered in the local area.
The museum structure was built specifically to protect and showcase the fossils in situ rather than in a traditional gallery setting.
Peñarroya de Tastavíns is located in the Matarraña region, an area known for high concentrations of Cretaceous vertebrate fossils.
The center is part of a distributed museum network that connects various paleontological sites across the province of Teruel.
Dinopolis Inhóspitak is a specialized paleontological site located in Peñarroya de Tastavíns, Teruel, serving as a satellite center of the broader Dinópolis network. The facility is constructed directly over the original excavation site of a massive sauropod, specifically the Tastavinsaurus sanzi. Visitors can observe the fossilized remains in their original burial position within the museum's interior. The exhibition focuses on the methodology of paleontology and the specific recovery process of the specimen found at this site. It provides an intimate look at local Jurassic and Cretaceous geological history in a rural Spanish setting.
The viewing platform overlooking the in-situ excavation pit of the Tastavinsaurus skeleton.
Combine this visit with a trip to the nearby town of Peñarroya de Tastavíns to experience the local Matarraña architecture.
Check road conditions before driving, as the site is situated in a mountainous rural region with winding access roads.
Inquire about combined ticket options if visiting other Dinópolis centers in the Teruel province.
Do not expect a large-scale theme park experience; this is a small, specialized, and quiet research-focused site.
Operates on a seasonal basis, typically opening during weekends, holidays, and summer months; closed during off-peak winter periods.
