22 days in Mexico City & Madrid Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Chapultepec Castle and Museo Nacional de Antropologia. Popular historic sites such as Historic Center (Centro Historico) and Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Mexico City: Robert Brady Museum (in Cuernavaca), Xochicalco (in Miacatlan) and Tepozteco (in Tepoztlan). Spend the 3rd (Wed) exploring nature at Cumbres Del Ajusco National Park. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, get engrossed in the history at Museo del Templo Mayor, don't miss a visit to Zocalo, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe.

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If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Santa Lucía Air Force Base / Felipe Angeles International Airport. In June in Mexico City, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Alcazar of Segovia and The Four Posts. Popular historic sites such as Catedral de Segovia and Basilica de San Vicente are in your itinerary. Explore Madrid's surroundings by going to Avila (Casco Historico de Avila, Catedral de Avila, &more), Playa del Alberche (in Aldea del Fresno) and Toledo (Church of Santo Tomé, Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, &more). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, stroll around Parque del Retiro, wander the streets of Barrio de Salamanca, and see the interesting displays at Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales.

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You can fly from Mexico City to Madrid in 15.5 hours. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Mexico City in July: high temperatures in Madrid hover around 40°C and lows are around 23°C. On the 13th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.