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Cabeza la Vaca

Village

Cabeza la Vaca is a municipality located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The economy of the municipality is based on agriculture. The surroundings of the area have thousands of evergreen oaks, olive trees, pine trees and leafy scrubland.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Cabeza la Vaca
Province
Badajoz
Autonomous community
Extremadura
Population (INE 2025)
1,257
Altitude
759 m
Area (IGN)
62.3 km²
Postcode
06293
Demonym
cabezalavaqueño
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Where to sleep in Cabeza la Vaca

5 registered places to stay

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What to see

9 places to explore Cabeza la Vaca at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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What to do

One plan to experience Cabeza la Vaca on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

1 activity

Parque Natural de Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche

Getting there

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

More walks near Cabeza la Vaca

Routes shared by hikers and waymarked trails, with their map and elevation profile.

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In and around Cabeza la Vaca

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Tentudía · 8.7 km away, in Calera de LeónGetting there
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