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.

On the 5th (Thu), delve into the distant past at Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), delve into the distant past at Museo del Templo Mayor, then admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and finally make a trip to Zocalo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Fri): examine the collection at Frida Kahlo Museum, then contemplate the long history of Chapultepec Castle, then see the interesting displays at National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), and finally don't miss a visit to Paseo de la Reforma.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Mexico City online sightseeing 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 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.