17 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Chapultepec Castle. Museum-lovers will appreciate Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo Frida Kahlo. Change things up with these side-trips from Mexico City: Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada (in San Juan Teotihuacan), Velo de Novia Waterfall (in Valle de Bravo) and Rio subterraneo Chontalcoatlan (in Cacahuamilpa). Spend the 18th (Mon) floating through the air with a balloon tour. Spend the 19th (Tue) exploring nature at Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl National Park. And it doesn't end there: delve into the lush surroundings at Bosque de Chapultepec, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, get engrossed in the history at Museo del Templo Mayor, and get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In November, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.