What to do in Extremadura

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A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, reflecting the bridge and surrounding trees.
Ancient ruins with columns and arches.
A garden with flowering plants and ivy-covered walls.
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Things to do

Cáceres essential

Cáceres essential

CA $16
per adult
Cáceres essential
E-Ticket to Mérida Roman Theatre with Audio Guide

E-Ticket to Mérida Roman Theatre with Audio Guide

CA $44
per adult
E-Ticket to Mérida Roman Theatre with Audio Guide
Merida: City Highlights Walking Tour

Merida: City Highlights Walking Tour

CA $67
per adult
Merida: City Highlights Walking Tour
Plaza Mayor of Trujillo and equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro

OFFICIAL TOUR OF TRUJILLO WITH TICKETS TO MONUMENTS

CA $21
per adult
OFFICIAL TOUR OF TRUJILLO WITH TICKETS TO MONUMENTS
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Plaza Mayor

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Wander around this spacious square in Cáceres’ historic center to take in a panorama of 15th-century streetscapes and the bustle of daily life.
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A historic square with a prominent medieval tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and a paved plaza.

Caceres Old Town

Unique features of Caceres Old Town include the historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Casa del Sol or Golfines de Abajo Palace while you're exploring the area.
An ancient amphitheater with stone steps and columns.

Merida Old Town

Historic sites, theaters, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Merida Old Town. Make a stop by Roman Theatre or National Museum of Roman Art while you're exploring the neighborhood.
A historic stone archway with two towers, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Badajoz Old Town

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Badajoz Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at La Giralda or Plaza de Espana.
A historic town square with stone buildings, a prominent church, and a castle in the background.

Argentina

When in Argentina, you can plan a visit to Gran Teatro de Cáceres and San Juan Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Zafra Old Town

Unique features of Zafra Old Town include the historic sites and bars. Make a stop by Zafra Castle or Plaza Grande while you're exploring the area.

 

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Day trip destinations from Extremadura

An aerial view of a historic town with a prominent fortification, surrounded by rolling hills and fields.

Elvas

An ancient amphitheater with classical architecture, including columns and a tiered seating arrangement.

Cáceres

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, reflecting the bridge and surrounding trees.

Merida

A domed building with a tiled roof, surrounded by statues and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Trujillo

A coastal town with a historic fort on a hill, a round building with arches, and a clear blue sky.

Oropesa

A rural road with a clear sky and large clouds.
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Olivenza

A historic town with a prominent castle on a hill, surrounded by lush greenery and a sea of clouds.

Monsaraz

A historic stone tower with crenellations and two small windows.

Castelo de Vide