11 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Attractions like Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and La Condesa make great kid-friendly stops. Get a sense of the local culture at Templo Mayor Museum and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Get out of town with these interesting Mexico City side-trips: San Juan Teotihuacan (Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan & Pyramid of the Sun) and Cuernavaca (Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco & Robert Brady Museum). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Coyoacan, contemplate the long history of Chapultepec Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, and make a trip to Inmobiliaria Paseo de la Reforma.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Mexico City itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Peru, the closest major airports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport and Querétaro Intercontinental Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.