38 days in North America Itinerary

An industrial powerhouse and a major transportation hub close to the Texas border, Monterrey offers visitors a blend of culture, art, and history.

On the 9th (Sun), walk around Alameda Zaragoza, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Catedral de Santiago de Saltillo, and then examine the collection at Museo de las Aves. On your second day here, get to know the fascinating history of Paseo de Santa Lucia, look for gifts at D'GARHETI Gallery Boutique, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Parque la Huasteca.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Monterrey travel route planning website.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are General Mariano Escobedo International Airport, Plan De Guadalupe International Airport and Del Norte International Airport. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Chihuahua.

The city of Chihuahua is the state capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the fascinating underground world of Grutas Nombre de Dios and then take in breathtaking views at Batopilas Canyon.

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Getting from Monterrey to Chihuahua by car takes about 9.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mexican Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Los Mochis.

Los Mochis is a coastal city in northern Sinaloa, Mexico. On the 14th (Fri), see where the action happens at Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada and then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Los Mochis trip planner.

Drive from Chihuahua to Los Mochis in 14.5 hours. In December, Los Mochis is a bit warmer than Chihuahua - with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to La Paz.

It's no coincidence that La Paz means "peace" in Spanish, as this tourist center with a small-town vibe offers a tranquil atmosphere and blissfully pleasant weather throughout the year.

Get outdoors at Playa Pichilingue (Pichilingue Beach) and Balandra Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to El Serpentario De La Paz and Malecon. Next up on the itinerary: add some adventure to your tour with Harker Board, head off the coast to Isla Espiritu Santo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of La Paz Cathedral.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the La Paz trip maker app.

Drive from Los Mochis to La Paz in 10 hours. In December, daily temperatures in La Paz can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Guerrero Negro.

Guerrero Negro is the largest town located in the municipality of Mulegé in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur (BCS). On the 18th (Tue), get outside with Outdoor Activities. On the 19th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic natural features at Dunas de Soledad.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Guerrero Negro trip maker site.

You can drive from La Paz to Guerrero Negro in 10 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Tijuana.

Tijuana is the largest city in Baja California and on the Baja California Peninsula and center of the Tijuana metropolitan area, part of the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Playas de Tijuana, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, and then examine the collection at Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT).

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Tijuana trip itinerary planning app.

You can drive from Guerrero Negro to Tijuana in 11.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Mexican Pacific Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Tijuana can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Guadalajara.

One of Mexico's cultural hubs, Guadalajara represents the home of mariachi music and hosts numerous large-scale events, ranging from international film festivals to celebrated book fairs.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): see the interesting displays at Instituto Cultural Cabanas, get to know the resident critters at Zoologico Guadalajara, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Guadalajara Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Chapala.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Guadalajara road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Tijuana to Guadalajara takes 25 hours. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Tijuana to Guadalajara due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Tijuana in December, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Guadalajara: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Tequila.

Santiago de Tequila is a town and municipality located in the state of Jalisco about 60 km from the city of Guadalajara. On the 23rd (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Museo Los Abuelos Familia Sauza, then see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional del Tequila MUNAT, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Parroquia Santiago Apostol, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Cascada Los Azules.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Tequila trip maker website.

You can drive from Guadalajara to Tequila in 1.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 8°C. On the 24th (Mon), you're off to Leon.

León is the most populous city and municipality in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): get curious at Centro de Ciencias Explora and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Templo Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Leon itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Tequila to Leon in 3.5 hours. December in Leon sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas, see the interesting displays at Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cerro del cubilete. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Dulceria La Catrina and then see a world frozen in time at Pozos de Mineral.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Guanajuato online journey planner.

Getting from Leon to Guanajuato by car takes about 2 hours. In December, daytime highs in Guanajuato are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at El Jardin and Museo La Esquina. Get some historical perspective at La Parroquia and Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Canada de la Virgen, look and learn at Museo de Astronomia Prehispanica, browse for treasures at Fabrica La Aurora, and stop by Maria Belen Jewelry.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our San Miguel de Allende trip website.

Traveling by car from Guanajuato to San Miguel de Allende takes an hour. December in San Miguel de Allende sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to San Juan Teotihuacan.

Home to perhaps the most impressive of Mexico's archaeological sites, San Juan Teotihuacan provides easy access to the World Heritage-listed "City of Gods," the largest pre-Columbian urban center in the Americas.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): explore the world behind art at Cuartel De Arte and then soar above the sights with Flying Pictures Mexico. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Galeria Media Luna and then see the interesting displays at Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the San Juan Teotihuacan trip planner.

Traveling by flight from San Miguel de Allende to San Juan Teotihuacan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Mexico City.

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

Get some historical perspective at Zocalo and National Palace. Get outdoors at Lago del Bosque de Chapultepec and Bosque de Chapultepec. The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Museo del Templo Mayor, step into the grandiose world of Chapultepec Castle, look for gifts at Tinta Naranja Urban Gallery, and visit La Condesa.

For photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Mexico City tour itinerary maker tool.

Drive from San Juan Teotihuacan to Mexico City in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. January in Mexico City sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to take a shuttle to Puebla.

Recognized as a World Heritage Site thanks to its photogenic colonial buildings, Puebla remains one of Mexico's top destinations for architecture enthusiasts.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario), then see the interesting displays at Museo Amparo, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Puebla Cathedra. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos, then steep yourself in history at Barrio del Artista, and then get to know the resident critters at Africam Safari.

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Getting from Mexico City to Puebla by shuttle takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in January, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to take a bus to Cuernavaca.

Cuernavaca is the capital and largest city of the state of Morelos in Mexico. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): immerse yourself in nature at Parque Barranca Chapultepec, steep yourself in history at Robert Brady Museum, and then admire the landmark architecture of Palacio de Cortes.

To find ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Cuernavaca planning tool.

You can take a bus from Puebla to Cuernavaca in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Puebla in January, expect Cuernavaca to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Taxco.

Taxco de Alarcón is a small city and administrative center of a Taxco de Alarcón Municipality located in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): Head underground at Grutas La Estrella. On the next day, take an in-depth tour of Museo Guillermo Spratling, then pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Prisca de Taxco, then see the interesting displays at Casa Humboldt, and finally see the interesting displays at Silver Museum (Museo de la Plateria).

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Taxco tour itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Cuernavaca to Taxco in 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 12th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Acapulco.

Probably one of Mexico's best-known beach resorts, Acapulco came into prominence in the mid-20th century, when it became a getaway for Hollywood movie stars and European millionaires.

Step off the beaten path and head to Capilla de la Paz (Chapel of Peace) and Fuerte De San Diego. Take a break from the city and head to Playa de Barra Vieja and La Quebrada. Take a break from Acapulco with a short trip to Playa Ventura in Playa Ventura, about 26 hours away. It doesn't end there: stop by Casa de la Cultura.

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You can drive from Taxco to Acapulco in 3.5 hours. In January, Acapulco is somewhat warmer than Taxco - with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can travel back home.