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.

Get some historical perspective at Historic Center (Centro Historico) and Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana). Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Coyoacan are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, appreciate the history behind Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia, admire the striking features of Palacio Postal, and don't miss a visit to Zocalo.

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If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel back home.