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.

Take a break from Mexico City with a short trip to Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 in San Juan Teotihuacan, about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Bosque de Chapultepec, get engrossed in the history at Museo del Templo Mayor, Head underground at Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, and explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Mexico City trip planner .

In August, daytime highs in Mexico City are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.