8 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Bosque de Chapultepec and Reino Animal. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Historic Center (Centro Historico). Explore Mexico City's surroundings by going to San Juan Teotihuacan (Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada & Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5), Xochicalco (in Miacatlan) and Casa Nayaa Mezcal (in Morelos). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, take in the exciting artwork at Arto Otra, browse the exhibits of Museo Frida Kahlo, and explore the striking landscape of Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Mexico City trip planner.

If you are flying in from Colombia, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Santa Lucía Air Force Base / Felipe Angeles International Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel back home.