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 Historic Center (Centro Historico) for their historical value. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo del Azucar. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, delve into the lush surroundings at Bosque de Chapultepec, see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo, and admire the striking features of Palacio Postal.

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Drive from Taxco to Mexico City in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Taxco in April, things will get little chillier in Mexico City: highs are around 31°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can travel back home.