6 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Let the collections at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo Memoria y Tolerancia capture your imagination. Explore hidden gems such as Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica and Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mexico City: Zona Arqueologica Malinalco (in Malinalco) and Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 (in San Juan Teotihuacan). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo, appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo, delve into the lush surroundings at Bosque de Chapultepec, and ponder the world of politics at National Palace (Palacio Nacional).

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Mexico City road trip planning site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to °F, and evening lows to °F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.