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.

Get some cultural insight at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5. Kids will enjoy Palacio de Bellas Artes and Chapultepec Castle. Take a break from Mexico City with a short trip to El Nido in Ixtapaluca, about 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Museo Frida Kahlo, steep yourself in history at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, delve into the lush surroundings at Bosque de Chapultepec, and admire the landmark architecture of National Palace (Palacio Nacional).

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Mexico City itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In July, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.