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): stroll through 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 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly 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 Palacio de Bellas Artes capture your imagination. Popular historic sites such as Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Zocalo are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo, admire the landmark architecture of Palacio Postal, delve into the lush surroundings at Bosque de Chapultepec, and get engrossed in the history at Museo del Templo Mayor.

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 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 28°C and lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.