2 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), explore the ancient world of Museo del Templo Mayor, then admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sat): examine the collection at Frida Kahlo Museum, then contemplate the long history of Chapultepec Castle, then examine the collection at National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), and finally make a trip to Paseo de la Reforma.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Mexico City attractions planner .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.