6 days in Guadalajara, Ciudad Satelite & Mexico City Itinerary

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.

On the 13th (Fri), pause for some serene contemplation at Guadalajara Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Instituto Cultural Cabanas, then ponder the world of politics at Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco, then pause for some serene contemplation at Templo de Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museo Pantaleon Panduro. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento, take in nature's colorful creations at Bosque Los Colomos, then pause for some photo ops at Basilica de Zapopan, and finally observe the fascinating underwater world at Acuario Michin Guadalajara.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Guadalajara. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Ciudad Satelite.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Museo Adolfo Lopez Mateos and then pause for some photo ops at Torres de Satelite.

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You can drive from Guadalajara to Ciudad Satelite in 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Mexico City.

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

When in Mexico City, make a side trip to see Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 in San Juan Teotihuacan, approximately San Juan Teotihuacan away. There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, explore the historical opulence of Chapultepec Castle, explore the ancient world of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), and contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe.

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Traveling by car from Ciudad Satelite to Mexico City takes an hour. In September, daytime highs in Mexico City are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can fly back home.