3 Free Word Search Cinco De Mayo Printables

What I love about Cinco De Mayo are the bright colors and festive decorations. This special day commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory against the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It reminds us of the strength, courage, and determination that come with being a unified people. To help celebrate this special day in your home or classroom, I have created free Cinco De Mayo Word Search Printables! These printables are perfect for both adults and kids, as they feature words related to Mexican culture, history, and language. It’s great for all ages and can be enjoyed by the whole family. So if you’re looking to add a fun educational activity to your next Cinco De Mayo gathering, try out these Free Word Search Printables. Get started now and have a fun time with your friends and family while also learning something new!

We have additional printables that you can use to make your school or home Cinco De Mayo celebration more festive. You can begin with our Cinco De Mayo Word Jumble Printables and Printable Cinco De Mayo Activities For Kids. These resources will encourage everyone to embrace the holiday and help children understand its significance in Mexican culture.

I created three different Cinco de Mayo word search games that are easy to download. The answer sheets are also provided for simple checking of work. Printing is straightforward too, as all you have to do is:

scroll down to the difficulty you need
choose the version
click the link to print the PDF
No Frills, No Fuss!

Here are the printables:

Word Search Easy

Download Here: Word Search Easy Printable, Answer Key

If you want a simpler version of the Cinco de Mayo Word Search, then this is perfect for you. The puzzle contains 10 words all related to the holiday and its culture. This is also great if you want a warm-up before answering the more difficult puzzles.

Game Tip #1: To make it simpler, select a few words to remember and then search for them together. Choose three words, memorize them, and then look for them in the grid.

Word Search Medium

Download Here: Word Search Medium Printable, Answer Key

Are you looking for a slightly more challenging word search puzzle? This version has 15 words related to the holiday. There are also some tricky clues that will require some thinking! I suggest this version to kids and adults who want a bit of a challenge.

Game Tip #2: As soon as you find each word, mark it off the list. In that way, you’ll be reminded of which words you have already found and will be less likely to use the same ones over and over again.

Word Search Hard

Download Here: Word Search Hard Printable, Answer Key

This puzzle is the most difficult of them all! It contains 20 words related to the holiday and its culture. This version also has some extra clues that are tough to figure out, so you’ll need to use your brain power! I suggest this version for adults or older children who want an extra challenge.

Game Tip #3: To quickly find certain words on a grid, focus on standout letters like O, D, Q, and B. These letters are easy to spot and words often form around them. By targeting these letters, you can quickly identify the words on your list.