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.

Visit Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Zocalo for their historical value. Head to Polanco and Tinta Naranja Urban Galleryfor some retail therapy. Step out of Mexico City with an excursion to Tepozteco in Tepoztlan--about 1h 10 min away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo, explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, delve into the distant past at Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico, and take an in-depth tour of Museo del Templo Mayor.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Mexico City day trip site.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.