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ChangeBear and the Strawberry Tree
On Puerta del Sol there is a famous bronze statue of a bear and a tree. Find it and take a group photo with the team imitating the bear's pose.
Checkpoint: Plaza Mayor
The grand square at the heart of old Madrid. Navigate to Plaza Mayor and check in once you are surrounded by red-and-yellow facades.
Checkpoint: Puerta del Sol
Madrid's symbolic center. Navigate to Puerta del Sol and check in.
Checkpoint: Retiro Park
Time for greenery. Navigate to Retiro Park and check in.
Local Madrileño tip
Convince a real Madrileño to share one tip, fun fact or strong opinion about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu local guide.
Madrid finale
Final challenge! Find a beautiful Madrid spot (a plaza, a fountain, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo. A photo for the ages.
Madrid kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typically Madrid backdrop (a tapas bar, a tiled cafe, a yellow taxi) and take a group photo with everyone striking a triumphant pose.
Madrid pose: matador
Madrid is the home of bullfighting tradition. As a team, recreate a dramatic matador pose with an imaginary cape (a jacket works fine). Take the photo.
Metro descent
The Madrid Metro is the second-longest in Europe. Go down (or just to the entrance of) any station and take a group photo with the iconic red diamond logo.
Plaza Mayor squad shot
On Plaza Mayor: take a group photo with the equestrian statue or a colorful facade in the background. Everyone strikes a regal pose.
Retiro Park rowboat pose
In the Retiro: take a photo at the central pond. Either rent a rowboat (bonus) or pose as if you are rowing one along the shore.
Skyline cheers Madrid
Find a spot with a view (a rooftop bar, a hilltop, a plaza), grab a drink and take a group toast photo. To Madrid!
Spot a bocadillo de calamares
Find the Madrid classic bocadillo de calamares (fried-squid sandwich) at a bar around Plaza Mayor (La Campana, Bar Postas). Photograph the sandwich.
Spot a churrería sign
Find a storefront with "Churrería" lettered above the door, or the Chocolatería San Ginés sign on its little alley. Photograph the storefront.
Spot a flamenco poster
Find a flamenco show poster (Corral de la Morería, Casa Patas, any tablao). The dancer in the red dress is iconic. Photograph the poster.
Spot a Gran Vía neon
Find a vintage neon cinema or theatre sign on Gran Vía (the Schweppes sign, a musical marquee). Photograph it lit up after dusk for bonus points.
Spot a jamón leg
Find a whole jamón ibérico or serrano leg hanging in a bar, deli or tapas joint window, hoof and all. Photograph the leg with the carving stand below.
Spot a Madrid balcony with flowers
Find a Madrid balcony with geraniums, climbing plants or laundry hanging out (most common in La Latina and Lavapiés). Photograph the cascade.
Spot a Madrid donkey on a sign
The Spanish donkey shows up on EI Toro emblem, ManoLo signs, leather shops. Find a donkey or bull silhouette on any sign or souvenir. Photograph it.
Spot a Madrid Metro M
Find a red-rimmed M on a blue background at any Madrid Metro entrance. Photograph the sign.
Spot a Madrid street tile (azulejo)
Find a hand-painted ceramic street-name tile on a corner building (most common in the old centre). Photograph the painted name.
Spot a Mercado de San Miguel stall
Walk into Mercado de San Miguel just west of Plaza Mayor. Find a stall with tapas, pinchos or vermouth on tap. Photograph the iron-and-glass interior.
Spot a Plaza Mayor archway
Walk into Plaza Mayor through one of its nine archways (Arco de Cuchilleros is the most famous). Photograph the archway with the plaza visible beyond.
Spot a Plaza Mayor fresco
Stand in Plaza Mayor and find the painted frescoes on the Casa de la Panadería (the brightly painted facade at the north end). Photograph the facade close-up.