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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo Frida Kahlo. Get some historical perspective at Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Zocalo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle, and wander the streets of Historic Center (Centro Historico).

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Mexico City route maker website.

If you are flying in from Guatemala, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Felipe Angeles International Airport. In January in Mexico City, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.