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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica and Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino. Appreciate the collections at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo del Templo Mayor. Get out of town with these interesting Mexico City side-trips: Cosmovitral Jardin Botanico (in Toluca) and Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 (in San Juan Teotihuacan). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo, explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, explore the historical opulence of Chapultepec Castle, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Santa Lucía Air Force Base / Felipe Angeles International Airport. In November, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel back home.