5 days in Medellin & Mexico City Itinerary

Nestled between rising hills in a narrow valley, Medellin serves as an energetic melting pot of people from all socio-economic classes.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): stroll through Parque Arvi and then push the limits with medellin 2000m DESCENT.

For maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Medellin trip itinerary site.

If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major aiport is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport. In June, daytime highs in Medellin are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can fly to Mexico City.

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

Let the collections at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo Frida Kahlo capture your imagination. Popular historic sites such as Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Museo del Templo Mayor are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: delve into the lush surroundings at Bosque de Chapultepec, admire the landmark architecture of Palacio Postal, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and appreciate the history behind El Angel de la Independencia.

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

Traveling by flight from Medellin to Mexico City takes 8 hours. The time zone difference moving from Colombia Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Medellin in June, with highs in Mexico City at 28°C and lows at 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.