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.

Escape the urban bustle at Bosque de Chapultepec and Popocatepetl. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5. Explore Mexico City's surroundings by going to Xochicalco (in Miacatlan), Casa Nayaa Mezcal (in Morelos) and San Juan Teotihuacan (Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada & Reino Animal). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Historic Center (Centro Historico), step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle, browse the exhibits of Museo Frida Kahlo, and explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mexico City trip planner.

If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel back home.