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Directions

Essential phrases for navigating streets, buildings, and transportation in Latin America.

Asking Where the Bathroom Is

You urgently need a restroom and ask the nearest person for help.

Which Way to the Exit

You're in an unfamiliar building and need to find the way out.

Going Up or Down in an Elevator

You step into an elevator and ask which floor to go to.

Pointing Out Your Hotel on a Map

You show a local your phone map and they point you in the right direction.

Turn Left, Turn Right

A passerby gives you a simple two-step direction to your destination.

Finding the Main Plaza

Every Latin American town has a central plaza — you ask a local how to walk there.

Locating the Nearest Pharmacy

You need medicine and ask a shopkeeper where the nearest pharmacy is.

Walking to a Famous Church

You ask a local for walking directions to a well-known church or cathedral.

Finding a Specific Street

You're looking for a particular street and ask someone for help.

Asking at an Intersection

You're standing at a crossroads and don't know which direction to go.

You need cash and ask where the nearest ATM is.

Getting Back to the Main Road

You wandered into small side streets and need to find the main avenue again.

Walking to the Market

A local gives you multi-step walking directions to the town market.

You want a green space to relax and ask for the nearest park.

Crossing a Busy Street

A local helps you navigate crossing a hectic avenue safely.

Telling a Taxi Driver Where to Turn

You're in a taxi and directing the driver with turn-by-turn instructions.

Finding the Bus Stop

You need to catch a bus and ask where the nearest stop is.

Getting to the Metro Station

You're looking for the subway entrance in a big city.

Navigating Inside a Bus Terminal

You're in a bus terminal trying to find the right platform for your departure.

Asking the Bus Driver to Stop

You're on a local bus and need to get off at the right place.

Getting to the Airport

You ask a local for the best way to get to the airport.

Finding the Rental Car Office

You just landed and need to find the car rental counter at the airport.

Asking a Taxi Driver How to Get Somewhere

You know the name of a place but not the address, and the driver explains the route.

Getting to the Port

You need to catch a ferry and ask for directions to the dock.

Finding the Ride Share Pickup Point

You ordered a ride and need to find where your driver is waiting.

Finding Your Room

The front desk clerk tells you how to get to your hotel room.

Where's the Pool?

You want to go for a swim at the hotel and ask for directions to the pool.

Locating the Hotel Restaurant

You want to eat at the hotel and ask where the restaurant is.

Finding Your Airbnb

You're following your host's directions through a neighborhood to find the rental.

Asking About the Rooftop Terrace

You heard there's a great view from the rooftop and ask how to get there.

Getting to the Hospital

An urgent situation where you need to find the nearest hospital quickly.

Finding the Police Station

You need to report something and ask where the police station is.

Locating Your Embassy

You need to find your country's consulate and ask a local for help.

Where's the Fire Exit?

You want to know where the emergency exit is in a building.

Finding a Doctor's Office

You're feeling mildly sick and ask at your hotel for the nearest clinic.

Finding a Specific Stall in a Market

You're in a big open-air market and looking for a particular type of vendor.

Navigating a Shopping Mall

You're inside a big shopping center and trying to find the food court.

Finding the Fitting Rooms

You want to try on clothes and ask where the fitting rooms are.

Locating the Supermarket

You need to buy groceries and ask for the nearest supermarket.

Finding the Souvenir Shop

You want to buy gifts near a tourist landmark and ask where to find souvenirs.

Getting to the Beach

You're near the coast and ask which way to the beach.

Hiking to a Waterfall

You're on a nature trail and ask for directions to a waterfall.

Finding a Lookout Point

You want to get to the scenic viewpoint and ask how to get there.

Walking to the Cenote

In the Yucatán, you ask for directions to a natural swimming hole.

Getting Back to the Trail Head

You've been hiking and need to find your way back to where you started.

Finding Your Seat in a Theater

You're at a show and need help finding your row and seat.

Navigating a Museum

You're visiting a museum and ask where a specific exhibit is.

Finding the Meeting Point

You're meeting a friend at a busy plaza and trying to find each other.

Asking How Far Something Is

You want to know the distance or walking time to your destination.

Confirming You're Going the Right Way

You've been walking a while and stop to ask if you're headed in the right direction.