Vivar del Cid

Vivar del Cid is a small Castilian village in Burgos Province, located roughly ten kilometers north of the provincial capital. The settlement consists of traditional stone houses with reddish tile roofs grouped around a central church.

The village became known in the 11th century as the birthplace of Rodrigo Díaz, who later received the title Cid. The place developed as a farming settlement and maintained its agricultural character through the centuries.

The village takes its name from the medieval knight Rodrigo Díaz, whose memory appears on street signs and monuments throughout the area. Visitors notice the simple village architecture where residents continue their farming traditions to this day.

The settlement sits near the main road heading north from Burgos, with some parking available at the village edge. A short walk through the narrow lanes is enough to explore the entire village center.

The place holds no birthplace monument or museum of the historical knight, even though his name defines the village. Instead, life centers on farming and the quiet daily routines of its inhabitants.

Location: Quintanilla Vivar

Part of: Way of the Cid

GPS coordinates: 42.42203,-3.67952

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26