48 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 a sense of the local culture at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Palacio de Bellas Artes. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mexico City: Cuernavaca (Palacio de Cortes, Robert Brady Museum, &more), Tochatlaco (in Zempoala) and Ex Convent of Acolman (in Acolman). Spend the 16th (Fri) floating through the air with a balloon tour. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Museo Frida Kahlo, explore the historical opulence of Chapultepec Castle, make a trip to Zocalo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana).

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Mexico City day trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. July in Mexico City sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.