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 12th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo, then explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, then step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some photo ops at Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia, examine the collection at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, then steep yourself in history at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, and finally delve into the distant past at Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana).

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In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.