4 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

For shopping fun, head to Polanco or Coyoacan. Your inner history buff will appreciate Historic Center (Centro Historico) and Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana). Step out of Mexico City with an excursion to Piedra Herrada Sanctuary in Valle de Bravo--about 2 hours away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape of Chapultepec Park, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, take a stroll through La Condesa, and stop by Tinta Naranja Urban Gallery.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Mexico City road trip website .

If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major airports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In December in Mexico City, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel back home.