This village is situated on the banks of the reservoir of the same name, on the provincial border with Guadalajara, just an hour and a half from Madrid, an hour from Cuenca, and forty-five minutes from Guadalajara. Rural tourism can truly be enjoyed here, at the Buendía Reservoir, the Route of Faces, Recópolis and a variety of campsites. On the first weekend of May, Buendía celebrates the festival of the transfer of the Virgin of Los Desamparados from her Shrine into town. The second weekend of September another festival is held, and the virgin is returned to her shrine.
MONUMENTS AND MUSEUMS:
- Church of La Asunción.
- Shrine of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados.
- Plaza Mayor.
- Remains of Buendía Castle.
- Museum of the Carriage (ancient grain elevator for the church).
NATURAL SPOTS:
- Buendía Reservoir.
- The Route of Faces.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
- Museum of the Carriage (Located in the Town Hall of Buendía):Tercia, s/n-16512 Buendía.Telephone: 0034 969 373 01.
Hours: Easter- September,11 a.m.-1 p.m. / 5-7 p.m.
Closed: Mondays.
- The Route of Faces: Outdoor visit. http://www.rutadelascaras.com
- tourist office information. Openning hours from Thursday-Sunday 12am-2pm/4-6pm
- Pza. de la Fuente, s/n. 16521 Buendía. Phone number + 34 969 373 259
- info@aytobuendia.com
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