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June 12, 2021 by Carmen Rizzo Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

100+ Spanish Travel Vocabulary Words for Latin America

If you plan to visit Latin America on vacation, knowing Spanish travel vocabulary is essential to make your experience safe, smooth, and pleasant. 

Latin American Spanish is rich and diverse. While there’s a lot of regionalismo (regional vocabulary) in Latin America, many words are considered neutral, meaning almost everyone understands them, and they make communication easier.

Read this blog post to discover a ton of Spanish travel vocabulary words to use on your next visit and learn to talk about your vacation in Spanish like a pro!

Important Spanish Travel Vocabulary 

Looking for a trusted source for words to use on your next visit to the beautiful lands of Latin America? This vocabulary lesson is divided into categories to give you easy access to the basic Spanish travel vocabulary words you need to know.

Documentos Para Viajar (Travel Documentation)

In order to travel, you need some important documentation to assure your safety and access to the place you want to go. In some countries, you simply need a passport to enter, while in others require a visa to gain access.  

To learn what these documents, preparations, and requirements are called in Spanish, check out the following vocabulary list: 

SpanishEnglish
Documentos para viajarTravel documentation
El pasaportePassport
La visaVisa
Los boletos de aviónAirplane tickets
El itinerarioItinerary
Los documentos personales de identificaciónPersonal identification documents
Los registros de saludHealth records
Una prueba negativa de COVID-19COVID-19 negative test
El seguro de viajeTravel insurance 
Spanish Travel Vocabulary

Instalaciones de Viaje (Traveling Facilities)

Now that you have all your paperwork in order, it’s time to learn about the places you’ll pass through while traveling to your destination! 

SpanishEnglish
Las instalaciones de viajeTravel facilities
La agencia de viajesTravel agency
El aeropuertoAirport
La terminal del aeropuertoAirport terminal
La migraciónImmigration
Control del pasaportePassport control
La sala de embarque/abordajeDeparture lounge
Las bandas de equipajeBaggage reclaim
La puerta de abordajeBoarding gate
La aduanaCustoms
La estación del trenTrain station
La ventanillaWindow
El tablero de salidas y llegadasDeparture and arrival board
La sala de esperaWaiting room
El andénPlatform
El vagón del trenTrain wagon
Las vias del trenTrain tracks
El puertoPort
La zona de embarqueBoarding area

Transporte (Transport)

There are several ways you can reach your destiny while traveling in Latin America. The mode of transportation may be terrestre (terrestrial), marítimo (marine), or aéreo (aerial). 

SpanishEnglish
El transporteTransport
El transporte públicoPublic transport
El aviónAirplane
El avión de hélice Propeller plane
La avionetaPlane
El barco/La lanchaBoat
El transbordador/El ferryFerry boat
La balsaRaft
El cruseroCruise
El tren Train
El metro/El subterráneoSubway
El taxiTaxi
El UberUber
La camionetaChicken bus
El tuc-tuc/ tuk-tukAuto rickshaw
El bici-taxiPedicab/cycle rickshaw
El carro/auto alquiladoRented car
Pedir jalón/aventónTo hitch a lift
Ir a pie To go on foot

Example Sentences

Want to know how to use these words to talk about your experience while traveling or asking about them in Spanish? Here are some examples! 

El tuc-tuc es un medio de transporte barato.
The auto rickshaw is a cheap mode of transportation.

Cuando estés en Buenos Aires es buena idea que uses el metro.
When you are in Buenos Aires, it is a good idea to use the subway.

Del aeropuerto nos llevaron en bus al muelle donde abordamos el crucero.
From the airport, they took us by bus to the dock where we boarded the cruise ship.

El Uber nos cobró más barato que un taxi.
The Uber charged us less than a taxi.

¡Paseamos por el Lago de Atitlán en una lancha que iba muy rápido!
We rode around Lake Atitlan in a boat that went very fast! 

¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje?
How much is the ticket?

Por favor, den lugar a que entre más pasajeros.
Please allow more passengers to enter.

Asegurate de tomar el bus en el horario que funciona.
Be sure to take the bus in the schedule it works.

¿Me daría jalón? 
Can I catch a ride with you?

No se pare en el bote cuando este se esté moviendo.
Don’t stand up in the boat while it is moving around.

Aborde el tren de forma rápida.
Board the train quickly. 

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Alojamiento (Lodging) 

Now that you know what you need in preparation to travel, and how you are getting to your destination, it’s time to think about el alojamiento, or lodging. 

SpanishEnglish
AlojarseTo stay
El hotelHotel
El hostalHostel/lodging house
La posadaInn
Pensión con desayunoBed and breakfast
El albergueHostel
La casa de huéspedesGuest house
El AirbnbAirbnb
El apartamentoApartment

Lugares turísticos (Tourist Sites)

Once you are settled into a place to stay, check out the lugares turísticos (tourist sites) you want to visit. The following Spanish travel vocabulary list includes some general places that you can find throughout Latin America when you visit.

SpanishEnglish
TuristearTo tour
El parque Park
El parque de diversionesAmusement park
El parque nacionalNational park
El parque acuáticoWater park
El zoológicoZoo
El centro comercialMall
Los centros recreativosRecreation centers
Los museosMuseum
Las aguas termalesHot springs
Los lagosLakes
Los riosRivers
La playaBeach
Los sitios para acamparCamping sites
El supermercadoSupermarket
El mercado Market
El restauranteRestaurant

Verbs 

You can’t travel to Latin America without knowing Spanish travel verbs. They’re one of the most important elements of Spanish travel vocabulary when talking about your vacation in Spanish!

SpanishEnglish
AlquilarTo rent
Cambiar dinero Change money
CancelarTo cancel 
ComprarTo buy
ConfirmTo confirm
DescansarTo rest
DespegarTo take off
DesembarcarTo disembark
DormirTo sleep
EmbarcarTo go onboard
Facturar el equipajeCheck in the luggage
HospedarseTo lodge/to stay
ViajarTo travel
RegatearBargain
RegistrarseCheck in
RelajarseTo relax
ReservarTo reserve
RetirarseCheck out
TrasladarseTo move

Me encantó relajarme en el hotel.
I loved relaxing at the hotel.

Al momento de registrarme me dieron mi llave de habitación.
At the check-in they gave me my room key.

Me gustó ir a parrandear con mis amigos.
I liked to go to parties with my friends.

Es recomendable reservar una mesa en el restaurante del hotel.
It is recommended to reserve a table at the hotel restaurant. 

Alquilar un auto siempre es buena idea si te gusta moverte con libertad.
Renting a car is a good idea if you like to move freely. 

Spanish Travel Vocabulary

Common Phrases to Make Travel Easier 

It never hurts to know some basic Spanish travel phrases to add to your vocabulary.

En el aeropuerto – At the Airport

Su pasaporte y boleto, por favor.
Your passport and boarding pass, please. 

¿A dónde se dirige?
Where are you going?

¿Cuál es el motivo de su visita?
What is the reason for your visit?

¿Dónde está la puerta de abordaje?
Where is the boarding gate?

Por favor, tome su equipaje de la cinta. 
Please take your luggage from the carousel.

En el hotel – At the Hotel

¡Hola! ¿Podría ayudarme a registrarme?
Hi! Can you help me with the check-in?

Servicio a la habitación, por favor. 
Room service, please.

¿Puede darme otra toalla?
Can you give me another towel?

¿Se puede usar la piscina?
Can I use the pool?

¿Podría llamarme a un taxi?
Can you call me a cab? 

Spanish Travel Vocabulary

En un restaurante – In a Restaurant

¿Podría traerme la carta?
Could you please bring me the menu?

Me gustaría tomar…
I would like to drink…

¿Quieres algo para comer?
Do you want something to eat?

¿Tiene comida vegana?
Do you have vegan food?

Disculpe, soy alérgica/o a  ________. ¿La comida incluye ese ingrediente?
Excuse me, I am allergic to _______. Does the food include this ingredient?

De Vacaciones – On Vacation

Disculpe, ¿qué tan lejos está la playa?
Excuse me, how far is the beach?

¿Cuanto es el tipo de cambio hoy?
How much is the exchange rate today?

¿Puedo cargar mi teléfono aquí?
Can I charge my phone here?

¿Usted habla inglés?
Do you speak English?

Lo siento, no hablo español.
Sorry, I don´t speak Spanish

¿Aceptan dolares?
Do you accept dollars?

¿Cuanto cuesta?
How much is it?

¿Cuanto es lo menos?
What is your best price?  

Spanish Travel Vocabulary Quiz

Quiz CTA

Let’s practice what we learned today! Choose the correct answer to the following questions:

1. Where do you take the airplane?

Correct! Wrong!

2. What should you do to have money for the place you visit?

Correct! Wrong!

3. You can use them to ask for a favor

Correct! Wrong!

4. You need this to enter some countries

Correct! Wrong!

5. What is the name of the places you and other tourists visit?

Correct! Wrong!

6. You board them when going on vacation at the sea

Correct! Wrong!

7. Is recommended you get a copy of these in your luggage in case you miss them

Correct! Wrong!

8. You can go to this place in case of an emergency or sickness.

Correct! Wrong!

9. You need to do this to assure the host you are going to stay in their hotel.

Correct! Wrong!

10. Is a place where you pay to sleep and have breakfast.

Correct! Wrong!

Spanish Travel Vocabulary Quiz
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I’m a native Spanish speaker from Guatemala with a B.A. in Psychology. I have a passion for teaching Sunday school in my spare time and for learning and sharing valuable information. I'm a cat lover who gets excited over cartoons, anime, and video games. I dabble in digital illustration and animation. I'm inspired by sharing my culture, traditions, food, and beliefs with others, while learning about theirs in return.
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