3 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Mexico City is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, shopping, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, admire the landmark architecture of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), and explore the ancient world of Templo Mayor Museum.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Mexico City 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. February in Mexico City sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel back home.