16 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Visiting Chapultepec Park and Rio subterraneo Chontalcoatlan will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Mexico City side-trips: Parque Nacional Izta-Popo (in Amecameca), Tepozteco (in Tepoztlan) and Cuernavaca (Spanish Language Institute - Day Course, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, & more). Spend the 22nd (Mon) exploring nature at Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl National Park. Spend the 23rd (Tue) exploring nature at Lagunas de Zempoala National Park. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at National Museum of Anthropology, explore the ancient world of Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan, explore the historical opulence of Chapultepec Castle, and get a sense of history and politics at National Palace (Palacio Nacional).

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Mexico City journey builder tool .

In April, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel back home.