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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cosmovitral Jardin Botanico and Chapultepec Park. When in Mexico City, make a side trip to see Catedral de Toluca in Toluca, approximately 1h 20 min away. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica, admire the striking features of Ciudad Universitaria, see the interesting displays at Museo Memoria y Tolerancia, and stop by Tinta Naranja Urban Gallery.

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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. In November, daytime highs in Mexico City are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.