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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo Frida Kahlo. When in Mexico City, make a side trip to see Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 in San Juan Teotihuacan, approximately San Juan Teotihuacan away. There's lots more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bosque de Chapultepec, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo, and explore the ancient world of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana).

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Mexico City vacation maker tool.

If you are flying in from Peru, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Santa Lucía Air Force Base / Felipe Angeles International Airport. In October, daytime highs in Mexico City are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.