27 days in North America Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Popocatepetl and Tepozteco. Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe and Chapultepec Castle will appeal to history buffs. When in Mexico City, make a side trip to see Bosque Esmeralda in Amecameca, approximately Amecameca away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, do sightseeing at your own pace with Ride MB, and explore the landscape on two wheels at El Sope.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Mexico City online holiday maker.

Santiago, Chile to Mexico City is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Santiago to Mexico City is minus 2 hours. In February, daytime highs in Mexico City are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Morelia.

Morelia is a city and municipality in the north central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Museo del Dulce, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego, then make a trip to Acueducto de Morelia, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Templo de San Francisco de Asis.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Morelia driving holiday tool.

Getting from Mexico City to Morelia by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Mexico City in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Morelia: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Guanajuato.

Recognized as a World Heritage Site, Guanajuato spills over hilly terrain in central Mexico, luring visitors with its pleasant tree-shaded plazas and friendly sidewalk cafes.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Guanajuato route builder site.

Getting from Morelia to Guanajuato by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. In February, daytime highs in Guanajuato are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. On the 10th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to San Miguel de Allende.

A relatively small town in central Mexico, relaxed San Miguel de Allede offers an ideal setting for visitors in search of a bit of history and a great deal of photogenic architecture.

On the 10th (Fri), get to know the fascinating history of El Jardin and then admire the landmark architecture of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the San Miguel de Allende trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Guanajuato to San Miguel de Allende takes an hour. In February, daily temperatures in San Miguel de Allende can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Mexico City.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Mexico City online itinerary maker.

Getting from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Cancun.

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cancun online driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Mexico City to Cancun in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mexico City to Cancun due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Mexico City in February, with highs in Cancun at 32°C and lows at 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: view the masterpieces at Balam Art On Feathers, then delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Tulum road trip site.

Getting from Cancun to Tulum by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. In February in Tulum, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Merida.

Yucatan's busy capital, Merida remains a mid-sized urban center offering an impressive list of cultural activities, eclectic nightlife, and a chance to see tropical examples of French and Italian architecture.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Wed): cast your line with Yucatan Snook, then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia El Jesus,Tercera Orden, then steep yourself in history at Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Yucátan, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral de Merida.

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Traveling by car from Tulum to Merida takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Tulum in February: highs in Merida hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Valladolid.

One of the gateways to the ruins of Chichen Itza, Valladolid boasts plenty of historic charm and offers a range of tourist-oriented services that ensure pleasant holidays in this area.

On the next day, Head underground at Cenote Xkeken, explore the striking landscape at Cenote Zaci, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia De San Servacio.

To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Valladolid vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Merida to Valladolid takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Valladolid when traveling from Merida in February, with lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Playa del Carmen.

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

You'll get in some beach time at Xpu-ha Beach and Fatima Bay. Get a sense of the local culture at Discover Mexico Park Cozumel and Zona Arqueológica del Cedral. Get out of town with these interesting Playa del Carmen side-trips: Cozumel (Scuba & Snorkeling & Spas). There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at Xcaret, cross one thing off your bucket list with a skydiving experience, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and kick back and relax at Parque Los Fundadores.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Playa del Carmen online trip maker.

You can drive from Valladolid to Playa del Carmen in 2 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Valladolid in February; daily highs in Playa del Carmen reach 31°C and lows reach 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to fly to Mexico City.

Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico and Chapultepec Castle. Enjoy Mexico City some more: ponder the world of politics at National Palace, make a trip to Paseo de la Reforma, wander the streets of Historic Center (Centro Historico), and visit Coyoacan.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mexico City trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Playa del Carmen to Mexico City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Playa del Carmen in February: high temperatures in Mexico City hover around 28°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can fly back home.