6 days in Mexico City & Puebla Itinerary

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

Mexico City is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, shopping, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Museum of Anthropology, explore the ancient world of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, and explore the galleries of Museo del Templo Mayor.

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Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Mexico City. In February, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Puebla.

Recognized as a World Heritage Site thanks to its photogenic colonial buildings, Puebla remains one of Mexico's top destinations for architecture enthusiasts.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral Basilica de Puebla, examine the collection at Amparo Museum (Museo Amparo), wander the streets of Zocalo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Tue): get lost in a book at Biblioteca Palafoxiana, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Parroquia de San Andres Cholula, and then meet the residents at Africam Safari.

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You can drive from Mexico City to Puebla in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a shuttle. In February in Puebla, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride back home.