5 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Sagrario Metropolitano and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mexico City: Cosmovitral Jardin Botanico (in Toluca) and Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada (in San Juan Teotihuacan). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Parroquia de San Juan Bautista, stroll around Alameda Central, don't miss a visit to Cineteca Nacional, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Mexico City road trip site.

In June, daytime highs in Mexico City are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.