8 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. Popular historic sites such as Museo del Templo Mayor and Chapultepec Castle are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mexico City: Tepozteco (in Tepoztlan) and Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco (in Cuernavaca). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the lush surroundings at Bosque de Chapultepec, don't miss a visit to Zocalo, admire the landmark architecture of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), and contemplate the long history of National Palace (Palacio Nacional).

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In June, daytime highs in Mexico City are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.