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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Monumento y Museo de la Revolucion and Polanco. Do some cultural sightseeing at Museo Memoria y Tolerancia and San Angel. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mexico City: Chalcatzingo (in Chalcatzingo), Palacio de Cortes (in Cuernavaca) and Zona Arqueologica Malinalco (in Malinalco). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Museo Nacional De Arte, catch a live event at Arena Mexico, admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Popular, and don't miss a visit to Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Mexico City trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in March, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.