9 days in Mexico Itinerary

Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the waterfront at Malecon Boardwalk, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at Galleria Dante, thenget to know the fascinating history of Zona Romantica, and then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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New York City, USA to Puerto Vallarta is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Puerto Vallarta is minus 1 hour. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in January, with highs in Puerto Vallarta at 80°F and lows at 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel to Mexico City.

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

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Museo Frida Kahlo, thenlearn more about the world around you at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, thenadmire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana). Keep things going the next day: explore the ancient world of Museo del Templo Mayor, thenget to know the fascinating history of Zocalo, and then ponder the world of politics at National Palace (Palacio Nacional).

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Fly from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, Mexico City is a bit cooler than Puerto Vallarta - with highs of 69°F and lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to Playa del Carmen.

The tourist hub of the popular Mayan Riviera, upscale Playa del Carmen remains the jewel of Mexico's Caribbean coastline.

Venture out of the city with trips to Tulum (Tulum Archaeological Site & Amore Latino Tulum), Chichen Itza (Temple of the Bearded Man & Chichen Itza) and Cobá Zona Arqueológica Cobá (in Coba). There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Xcaret, don't miss a visit to Quinta Avenida, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

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Getting from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Mexico City in January, plan for a bit warmer days in Playa del Carmen, with highs around 78°F, while nights are much hotter with lows around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.