Guided tour of the Zócalo

"Tour guiado por el Zócalo"
Spanish A2 writing exercise

Explore the essence of Mexico City's Zócalo with our guided tour.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "welcome", "adventure", "testament", "mural (painting on a wall)" and "work of art".

I’ll give you some sentences to translate into Spanish

  • I’ll show you where you make mistakes
  • I’ll keep track of what you need to practise
  • Change my choices if you want
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How the test works

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Welcome to the Zócalo, the historic heart of Mexico City. Begin your adventure in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral, an architectural testament that has witnessed centuries of Mexican history. Then, admire the National Palace, home of Diego Rivera's murals. These works of art recount the history of Mexico and their struggles over time. Next, stroll through the main square, the Zócalo, with many historic buildings and cultural activities. Discover the magic of this place!

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