18 days in Mexico Itinerary

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

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Guayaquil, Ecuador to Mexico City is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Ecuador Time (ECT) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Guayaquil in October: high temperatures in Mexico City hover around 26°C and lows are around 14°C. You will leave for Oaxaca on the 20th (Sun).

Capital city of the eponymous state, Oaxaca relies heavily on its colonial charm, its core a maze of tree-shaded alleys flanked by photogenic mansions, government buildings, and old churches.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. On the next day, steep yourself in history at Monte Alban and then make a trip to Hierve el Agua.

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Traveling by flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Mexico City in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Oaxaca, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Mexico City.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mexico City: Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Tlaxcala (in Tlaxcala), Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario) (in Puebla) and Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 (in San Juan Teotihuacan). Enjoy Mexico City some more: take an in-depth tour of Museo Nacional de Antropologia, explore the ancient world of Museo del Templo Mayor, make a trip to Zocalo, and take a stroll through Historic Center (Centro Historico).

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Traveling by flight from Oaxaca to Mexico City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Oaxaca in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Mexico City: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 14°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Wed) before leaving for Morelia.

Morelia is a city and municipality in the north central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. Get out of town with these interesting Morelia side-trips: Templo de la Compania de Jesus (in Patzcuaro) and Uruapan (Telares Uruapan & Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Centro Historico de Morelia, make a trip to The Aqueduct, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Morelia, and examine the collection at Museo Del Dulce.

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You can fly from Mexico City to Morelia in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Mexico City in October: highs in Morelia hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Mexico City.

Enjoy Mexico City some more: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, admire the striking features of Palacio Postal, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and appreciate the history behind Monumento y Museo de la Revolucion.

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You can fly from Morelia to Mexico City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Morelia in November: highs in Mexico City hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can travel back home.