3 days in Mexico City & Montreal Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 31st (Fri): don't miss a visit to Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5, then explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, then admire the landmark architecture of Palacio Postal, and finally get a new perspective on nature at Museo Nacional de Antropologia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Museo Frida Kahlo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), then get engrossed in the history at Museo del Templo Mayor, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Mexico City holiday planner.

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 May in Mexico City, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can fly to Montreal.

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Montreal Botanical Garden and then make a trip to Notre-Dame Basilica.

To see maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Montreal day trip tool.

You can fly from Mexico City to Montreal in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mexico City to Montreal due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Montreal can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can fly back home.