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*Matadero Madrid Cultural Center, Manzanares River and Madrid Rio Park. In my last post, I shared my feelings about a day full of firsts—the day I discovered the city of Madrid, which was also my first time traveling outside of Venezuela. You can read it by visiting this link, and I’ll give you a sneak peek: it focuses on that long walk through the city, which lasted until midnight and took me to the most iconic spots in downtown Madrid. Today I want to share a bit about my modest second day in the city, a time to focus more on rest and exploring nearby areas; and boy, was there a lot to appreciate in the vicinity of the Hotel Praga. Praga Hotel, Madrid: Yes, we stayed at the Hotel Praga, located on Antonio López Street. This popular four-star hotel is right across from a public transit stop, and the Plaza Río Shopping Center is just a couple of blocks away. The best part of my experience here was discovering the Madrid Río Park area during my morning walks, right behind the hotel. I d