For beginner learners of Spanish, knowing how to use a map and ask about tourist attractions is essential, specially when visiting small villages in Spanish speaking countries. That’s why this blog post will guide you through some useful phrases and vocabulary, organised by topic, to help you use a map in Spanish and explore like a local.
If you think you need some help with the names of the main buildings you can find in a city, remember that we learnt that in a previous episode. Don’t hesitate and revise your knowledge!
When you are ready, don’t forget to listen to the podcast version of this article. We extend the vocabulary and you’ll hear a conversation to continue practising your Spanish. ¡No esperes más!
Asking about tourist attractions
When you’re in a new city and want to find out what’s interesting to see, you can use the phrase:
- ¿Qué hay de interés en la ciudad? What is of interest in the city?
- ¿Cuáles son las cosas típicas que se pueden hacer aquí? What are the typical things you can do here?
- ¿Hay un mapa con las atracciones turísticas? Is there a map with the tourist attractions?
This is a great way to start a conversation and get recommendations from locals.
Common tourist attractions
Knowing how to say tourist attractions in Spanish is very useful, so here are some common tourist attractions you might find on a map in Spanish:
- Un mercadillo a flea market
- Un mercado de artesanías a craft market
- El Museo del Mar the museum of the Sea
- Una colección marina a collection of seascapes
These terms will help you identify and discuss specific places you might want to visit.
Practical information
When visiting the tourist attractions you find on your map in Spanish, it’s important to ask about opening hours and costs. Here are some useful phrases:
- ¿Está abierto hoy? Is it open today?
- ¿Es gratis? Is it free?
- ¿Cuánto cuesta la entrada? How much is the entrance fee?
- ¿Hay que pagar? Do you have to pay?
These questions will help you plan your visit more efficiently.
With these phrases and vocabulary, you’ll be well-equipped to use a map in Spanish and explore tourist attractions with ease. Whether you’re asking for directions or finding out more about the places you want to visit, these Spanish phrases will make your travel experience more enjoyable and immersive.
Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to use these phrases during your travels.
In the next episode, we’ll go shopping and learn some vocabulary and phrases related to that, so don’t miss it!
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5 thoughts on “Discovering tourist attractions with a map in Spanish”
I think you have the best program for beginners (even ones who tiene cincuenta y ocho anos!) and I’ll always leave you 5 stars! But I think there may have been amistake here and I’ve tried to replay it several times to make sure. Isn’t Kara asking “esta abierto hoy? (is it opened today?). Shouldn’t it be “esta abre hoy?”.
Gracias!
Hmmm, cant it be either?
Thanks again, I enjoyed your lesson so much! Me gusta todo!
Hasta luego !
Wow! This was very difficult for me at first. But Mark and Carol got me there. 🙂 This lesson was very educational.
Hello
Thank you Mark and Kara, You’ve done a great job, but I have to say that this lesson 35 is still difficult, even after 2 listens. the man of the tourist information office speaks so fast, and the S in almost all the words is not heard !! Spanish people really speak too fast . well, Thanks again, for the interesting show.