When you’re exploring a new country, knowing how to ask for local recommendations in Spanish can lead you to amazing food, hidden gems, and authentic experiences.
Here are key phrases and examples to help you ask for tips, suggestions, or advice in Spanish when you’re on the road!
Basic Phrase Structure
Most recommendation questions in Spanish use these structures:
✅ 1. ¿Qué me recomienda…?
“What do you recommend to me…?”
You can make it more specific by adding what you’re looking for:
- ¿Qué me recomienda para cenar?
(What do you recommend for dinner?) - ¿Qué me recomienda visitar en esta ciudad?
(What do you recommend I visit in this city?)
✅ 2. ¿Tiene alguna recomendación…?
“Do you have any recommendation…?”
- ¿Tiene alguna recomendación de restaurantes típicos?
(Do you have any recommendation for local restaurants?) - ¿Tiene alguna recomendación de actividades para niños?
(Do you have any recommendation for kid-friendly activities?)
✅ 3. ¿Dónde puedo…?
“Where can I…?”
This is a practical way to ask for suggestions.
- ¿Dónde puedo comer comida típica?
(Where can I eat local food?) - ¿Dónde puedo ver animales en la naturaleza?
(Where can I see animals in the wild?)
✅ 4. ¿Conoce algún…?
“Do you know of any…?”
This is a more casual way to ask for suggestions from locals.
- ¿Conoce algún buen café por aquí?
(Do you know a good café around here?) - ¿Conoce algún guía local para hacer una caminata?
(Do you know any local guide for a hike?)
💬 Bonus Vocabulary
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Recommendation | La recomendación |
| Tip (advice) | El consejo |
| Activity | La actividad |
| Place to visit | El lugar para visitar |
| Local food | Comida típica/local |
| Restaurant | El restaurante |
| Hidden gem | Una joya escondida |
🧠 Pro Travel Tip
If you want to be extra polite, start your question with:
- Disculpe (Excuse me)
- Perdón (Pardon me)
- Hola, una pregunta… (Hi, a quick question…)
Then ask your recommendation question!
Example:
Disculpe, ¿qué me recomienda para cenar cerca de aquí?
🌍 Real-World Example
Traveler: Hola, disculpe. ¿Tiene alguna recomendación de lugares bonitos para visitar por aquí?
Local: Sí, puede ir al mirador. Hay una vista increíble del volcán.
Translation:
Traveler: “Hi, excuse me. Do you have any recommendation for nice places to visit around here?”
Local: “Yes, you can go to the lookout point. There’s an amazing view of the volcano.”
🎒 Final Thought
Asking for recommendations in Spanish is one of the best ways to connect with locals and make the most of your trip. These phrases are simple, friendly, and super useful.
Practice a few of them before your next adventure—you’ll be surprised at how much people love sharing their favorite spots with curious travelers!
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