5 days in Taxco & Mexico City Itinerary

Taxco de Alarcón is a small city and administrative center of a Taxco de Alarcón Municipality located in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Prisca de Taxco, then see the interesting displays at Casa Humboldt, and then admire the sheer force of Mil Cascadas.

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Lima, Peru to Taxco is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lima to Taxco due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lima in April, expect nights in Taxco to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Mexico City.

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

Visit Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Zocalo for their historical value. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo del Azucar. There's still lots to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bosque de Chapultepec, take a stroll through Historic Center (Centro Historico), admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and admire the landmark architecture of Palacio Postal.

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Drive from Taxco to Mexico City in 2.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Taxco in April, with highs in Mexico City at 31°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.