Population: 97
Location
It is located in the North of "Extremadura" on the west of the region" Las Hurdes", between 40°18´ latitude north and 6°28´ latitude west and 460 m. above the sea-level.
Access
The access is quite easy by the road Ex- 204 in both directions, coming from "Coria" as well from "Salamanca".
Once you arrive to "Pinofranqueado" take the direction "Robledo". You will find the indication to "Horcajo" after the crossroad of "Avellalar".
The origin of the name of the village is very clear. It means place where two rivers join.
These two rivers are the river "Horcajo" and another one coming from the mountain range.
Places
We recommend to visit the old part of the town, where we can see some typical old houses. Also the surroundings are to recommend, where the visitor can enjoy the nature and the variety of colours involving everything.
Free time
The visitor can do some activities organized by the Centre of the Nature called "El Castaño". To get more information about further activities go to the "Documentation Centre" in "Pinofranqueado".
The visitor can have some drinks in the different pub in the next villages.
There are no more artisan workers at present.
The few of artisan work done in town ( in wood and osier) are for private use of the population in town.
What to buy
Trips
Bath zone
The visitor can take a bath in the natural swimming pool by the river going through the village.