5 days in Medellin & Mexico City Itinerary

Nestled between rising hills in a narrow valley, Medellin serves as an energetic melting pot of people from all socio-economic classes.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Parque Arvi and then cruise along medellin 2000m DESCENT.

For maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Medellin trip itinerary site.

If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major aiport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport. In June, daytime highs in Medellin are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Mexico City.

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

Let the collections at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo Frida Kahlo capture your imagination. Popular historic sites such as Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Chapultepec Castle are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bosque de Chapultepec, appreciate the history behind Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia, and get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Mexico City road trip app.

You can fly from Medellin to Mexico City in 8.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Medellin to Mexico City. In June, Mexico City is a bit cooler than Medellin - with highs of °C and lows of °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.