10 days in Mexico City Itinerary

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

You'll explore and learn at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan. Get outdoors at Bosque de Chapultepec and The Muddy Boot. Venture out of the city with trips to Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 (in San Juan Teotihuacan), Tepozteco (in Tepoztlan) and Nevado de Toluca (in Toluca). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo, step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and examine the collection at Museo Frida Kahlo.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Mexico City attractions planner.

If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.