11 days in Vancouver & Mexico City Itinerary

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Granville Island and Vancouver Downtown are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Kitsilano Beach and Grouse Mountain. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Spanish Banks, explore the striking landscape at Vancouver Seawall, stroll through Sunset Beach, and stroll around Lighthouse Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Vancouver online trip builder.

Mexico City, Mexico to Vancouver is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Mexico City to Vancouver, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Mexico City in January, plan for cooler days in Vancouver, with highs around 8°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Mexico City.

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo Frida Kahlo. Your inner history buff will appreciate Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Chapultepec Castle. There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo, steep yourself in history at National Palace (Palacio Nacional), take an in-depth tour of Museo del Templo Mayor, and make a trip to Paseo de la Reforma.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Mexico City online attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Vancouver to Mexico City takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Vancouver to Mexico City is 2 hours. While traveling from Vancouver, expect warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Mexico City, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.