City Sleuth

This word search focuses on major cities across South America. Students will look for urban names like “Buenos Aires,” “Quito,” “Bogotá,” and “Lima.” These terms are a great way to reinforce geography and global awareness. The activity helps students visualize the continent’s cultural and political hubs.

This puzzle supports geographic literacy and spelling through city name recognition. It improves reading and scanning skills as students explore the grid. Associating each city with its country builds deeper regional understanding. It’s an effective tool for integrating social studies with vocabulary practice.

Word Bank – Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Santiago, Bogotá, Caracas, Montevideo, Asunción, Quito, La-Paz, Medellín, Recife, Salvador, Guayaquil, Curitiba