Beautiful mountain municipality located in the northern part of the province. It forms part of the Natural Park of Sierra Norte, AREA is also excellent for raising livestock.

The great number of places of interest and facilities for tourists have converted the AREA in an important tourist destination. In addition to its natural beauty, the town has a large number of interesting monuments, such as the Monastery of the Cartuja de la Inmaculada Concepción, the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación, the old church of San Benito, the former convent of San Francisco, the former convent of Santa Clara, the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, the former convent of San Agustí­n, the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora del Monte and some civilian buildings.