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Lección 4

EXPLORACIÓN

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Search the Internet to find out how Mexicans like to spend their free time.

Algunas palabras clave
charreada Mexico
Cosmopolis Destination Guides
El Zócalo Mexico travel guide
Mexican espectáculos
Mexico City Best Of
Mexico City Zocalo
Mexico Eating Out Cosmopolis
Museo Anahuacalli
Museo Dolores Olmeda Patiño
Museo Nacional de Antropología

  1. Find information about these areas and places in Mexico City. What are they? Where are they located? What type of recreational activities do they offer?
    El Zócalo
    Zona Rosa
    Bosque de Chapultepec



  2. Immerse yourself in a “museum search.” Where are these museums located? What kind of exhibits do they have on display? Which one would you like to visit the most? Why?
    Museo Anahuacalli
    Museo Dolores Olmeda Patiño
    Museo Nacional de Antropología



  3. What are the three most popular sports in Mexico? What are their names in Spanish? If you are familiar with these sports, explain your experiences with them. For those you are not familiar with, do you think you might enjoy playing or watching them?



  4. What are charreadas? What is their history? Who are charros/as? What human qualities do they embody? What costume do they typically wear? Who are the modern charros of today? Nowadays, do Mexicans consider the charreadas a sport or a show?



  5. Find out what the following places are and what can you do there.
    Jugerías
    Pastelerías
    Rosticerías


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