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 13th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), then admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, then explore the historical opulence of Chapultepec Castle, and finally explore the galleries of Museo Frida Kahlo. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some photo ops at Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia, then examine the collection at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, and finally make a trip to Zocalo.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mexico City holiday planner.

September in Mexico City sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.