Dinolandia · El Bosque Encantado · Mineralandia
Things to do in Madrid with kids: a day at Dinolandia
Looking for things to do in Madrid with kids? Head outdoors for life-size animatronic dinosaurs, living plant sculptures and minerals, all in one location. Dinolandia is 50 minutes from Madrid, in the Sierra Oeste, rather than in the city centre.
Allow 2–4 hours
San Martín de Valdeiglesias
Your family day, step by step
A flexible suggestion for a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday. This is not a guided tour or a timed programme. Take each stop at your children's pace.
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10:30 · Arrive
Park for free and show your ticket QR code on your phone or on paper. You do not need to choose a date when buying tickets.
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First stop · Dinolandia
Start with the life-size dinosaurs. Follow the paths through pines and holm oaks, with time to watch the dinosaurs move and take photographs.
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Take a break · Family picnic
You may bring prepared sandwiches and water in a small bag or backpack. Use the picnic areas, not the kiosk or bar tables. Other drinks, cool boxes and food containers are not permitted.
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Next · El Bosque Encantado and Mineralandia
Explore the garden's living plant sculptures, then discover the outdoor mineral displays. One ticket covers all three areas, which share the same opening hours.
How long should you allow?
A visit usually takes 2–4 hours, depending on your pace and breaks. There is no fixed time limit: you may stay until closing. A morning visit works well for a first trip; to see the forest lights, plan a longer stay on a weekend or public holiday.
Opening hours for your day out
Current autumn timetable. Opening hours can vary by season; check the opening-hours page before setting off.
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00–16:00
- Saturdays
- 10:30–21:00
- Sundays and public holidays
- 10:30–20:30
The dinosaurs stop operating at 19:00. The lights at El Bosque Encantado switch on at 19:30 on scheduled lighting days. Dinolandia is switched off at night: the evening experience is in El Bosque Encantado. On weekdays, the site closes at 16:00.
Check opening hours and lighting daysTicket prices: one ticket, three parks
Standard online prices, before the special discount shown in the notice. Admission includes Dinolandia, El Bosque Encantado, Mineralandia and free parking.
- Adult
- 15 €
- Child (3 to 12 years)
- 13 €
Children under 3: free.
Concession ticket: €14. Check eligibility and the full price list before buying.
Getting here from Madrid
Camino de Marañones, 217, 28680 San Martín de Valdeiglesias – Madrid
By car
Follow the M-501 towards San Martín de Valdeiglesias. Look for the Jardín Botánico signs between the two roundabouts, opposite the Romanesque chapel, without entering the town centre. Two roads are named Camino de Marañones, so use the park as your destination. Parking is free.
By bus
Bus 551 runs from Príncipe Pío to San Martín de Valdeiglesias. From there, walk or take a taxi to the park. Check the outbound and return timetable PDFs when planning your journey; do not assume the time of the last bus.
Real photographs of the three parks
Before you set off
Wear comfortable shoes for unpaved paths and dress for the weather. There are slopes and steps. Pushchairs can use the main path; if you need accessibility information, read the frequently asked questions before visiting.
Frequently asked questionsThree parks in one complex: also visit El Bosque Encantado and Mineralandia.
A day of dinosaurs, plants and minerals