8 days in Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende & Mexico City Itinerary

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Arco Triunfal de la Calzada de los Heroes and Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas. Change things up with these side-trips from Guanajuato: Leon (Museo de Arte e Historia de Guanajuato & Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Madre Santisima De La Luz) and Parque Bicentenario Guanajuato (in Silao). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of University of Guanajuato, don't miss a visit to The Alley Of The Kiss, stop by Corazon de Plata, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Museo Mina Valenciana 1791.

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Mexico City to Guanajuato is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Mexico City in March, expect nights in Guanajuato to be about the same, around 49°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 81°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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You can drive from Guanajuato to San Miguel de Allende in an hour. In March, daytime highs in San Miguel de Allende are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cineteca Nacional and Room Escape Games. On the 26th (Sun), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, wander the streets of San Angel, and walk around Alameda Central.

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You can drive from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. When traveling from San Miguel de Allende in March, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mexico City: temperatures range from 75°F by day to 51°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can travel back home.