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.

Take a break from Mexico City with a short trip to Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 in San Juan Teotihuacan, about 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, explore the historical opulence of Chapultepec Castle, see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Mexico City day trip planning site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Felipe Angeles International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.