7 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Head to Polanco and Pinacoteca de la Profesafor some retail therapy. Explore hidden gems such as Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica and Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan. Get out of town with these interesting Mexico City side-trips: Tula Toltec Archaeological Ruins (in Tula de Allende Municipality), Zona Arqueologica Malinalco (in Malinalco) and San Juan Teotihuacan (Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 & Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo, learn more about the world around you at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, and stop by La Condesa.

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If you are flying in from Peru, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can travel back home.