The river, the beach, the forest… all of them are great places to visit while on vacation.
But how do you talk about these destinations en español?
In this episode of Spanish Quickie (beginner‑level podcast), you’ll learn how to name these places in Spanish and describe the common activities people do when visiting them.
Perfect for Spanish beginners looking for practical travel vocabulary en español.
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Five Common Travel Destinations
The five places mentioned in the episode are:
el río: the river
la playa: the beach
el lago: the lake
las montañas: the mountains
el bosque: the forest
Spanish Vocabulary for Activities
Here is an infographic with the most common activities people do in these destinations.
Spanish Listening Transcript
Is the listening activity too challenging?
Here is the transcript with its English translation to help you follow along:
| Spanish (Original) | English (Translation) |
|---|---|
| Cuando viajas, es importante elegir bien tu destino. | When you travel, it’s important to choose your destination well. |
| El río, la playa y el lago son perfectos para nadar. | The river, the beach, and the lake are perfect for swimming. |
| Las montañas son una excelente opción para hacer senderismo. | The mountains are an excellent option for hiking. |
| Y finalmente, el bosque es el lugar perfecto para acampar en medio de la naturaleza. | And finally, the forest is the perfect place to camp in the middle of nature. |
| ¿Y tú? ¿Cuál prefieres? | And you? Which one do you prefer? |
Test Your Travel Vocabulary
How many words do you remember from this travel and tourism lesson?
Use these flashcards to practice and reinforce your Spanish words.
And that’s it for this lesson!
Try creating your own sentences using this new vocabulary, it’s one of the best ways to reinforce what you’ve learned.
If you need extra help before your next trip, enroll in our Go Places with Spanish course. It includes all the essentials for traveling in Spanish-speaking countries.
¡Hasta la próxima!
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