5 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco and Piedra Herrada Sanctuary. When in Mexico City, make a side trip to see Pyramid of the Sun in San Juan Teotihuacan, approximately 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), make a trip to Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica, contemplate the long history of Chapultepec Castle, and explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Mexico City trip itinerary planner

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 December in Mexico City, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.