3 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 Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica and Museo Casa De Leon Trotsky. Step out of Mexico City with an excursion to Cosmovitral Jardin Botanico in Toluca--about 1h 20 min away. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Alameda Central, explore the engaging exhibits at Memory and Tolerance Museum, see the interesting displays at Museo Dolores Olmedo, and enjoy breathtaking views from Torre Latino.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Santa Lucía Air Force Base / Felipe Angeles International Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.