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.

Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Palacio de Bellas Artes will appeal to museum buffs. Step off the beaten path and head to Museo Memoria y Tolerancia and Museo Nacional De Arte. Get out of town with these interesting Mexico City side-trips: San Juan Teotihuacan (Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada & Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan, explore the world behind art at Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and make a trip to Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Mexico City online journey 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 August, daytime highs in Mexico City are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.