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 out of Mexico City with an excursion to Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan in San Juan Teotihuacan--about 1h 20 min away. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), get to know the fascinating history of Historic Center (Centro Historico), contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, and ponder the world of politics at National Palace (Palacio Nacional).

For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Mexico City travel route builder site .

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 January, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel back home.