The Batuecas monastery, or San José Desert, is occupied by the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. It is located in a privileged environment, right in the Las Batuecas valley and next to the river of the same name. It is one of the most emblematic places in the natural park.

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March 16, 2022

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The San José Desert was founded in 1599 by Fr. Tomás de Jesús, at that time Provincial Superior of the Discalced Carmelites of Castile. The monastery was built deep in the Batuecas Valley, a true natural paradise surrounded by rivers, forests and high mountains. The intricacy of the valley and its beauty caused it to be surrounded by legends since ancient times, which contributed to increasing the mystery that it already had.

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Andi

March 21, 2022

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beautiful convent, but can only be visited from the outside (from the Mirador de San Jose).

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1. La Alberca - Las Batuecas Trail (PR-SA 10)

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Hike the difficult 10.0-mile La Alberca - Las Batuecas Trail (PR-SA 10) through a natural park, gaining 2746 feet in 5h 30m.

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2. La Alberca to Chorro de las Batuecas – Sierra de Francia

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3. Hermitage of Saint John the Baptist – Canchal de las Cabras Pintadas loop from Río Batuecas

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Monastery of the Desert of San José de Las Batuecas

1. La Alberca - Las Batuecas Trail (PR-SA 10)

2. La Alberca to Chorro de las Batuecas – Sierra de Francia

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