4 Day Itinerary for México City
Mexico City 🇲🇽
Day 1 (Arrival):
Arrive at Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juarez International Airport)
Take a taxi, uber or airport shuttle service to your hotel
Check in to hotel
Start the day with a visit to the Chapultepec Castle, make sure to check the operating hours as depending on your arrival time to Mexico City the museum can be closed. As an alternative you can explore the Chapultepec Park which is the largest city park in Latin America.
Tickets for the castle can only be purchased on site 90 pesos or about $4 USD per person.
Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, which is located in the artist's former home and includes a collection of her paintings and personal artifacts. Make sure to buy your tickets ahead of your visit as they cannot be purchased on location.
$250 pesos or about $14 USD per person
Afternoon: Explore the historic center of Mexico City, including the Zócalo (main square), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Templo Mayor, an ancient Aztec temple.
Evening: Dinner at Balcón del Zocalo
Restaurant located in the historic center of Mexico City, it offers traditional Mexican Cuisine with a modern touch and a beautiful view of the main square, the Zocalo.
Reservations are required.
Day 2:
Start the day with a hike to the top of the ancient pyramids at Teotihuacan.
Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Mexican cuisine
Enjoy a traditional lunch at the end of the class
Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Anthropology to learn about the rich history and culture of Mexico's indigenous people
Evening: Sip on mezcal and listen to live music at La Clandestina, a cozy bar in the trendy Roma neighborhood.
Day 3:
Start the day with a visit to the Basílica de Guadalupe, a Catholic church that is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Mexico.
Book a trajinera in Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to traditional Mexican floating gardens
Afternoon: Visit the Soumaya Museum
Free of charge
Enjoy dinner at Azul Histórico, a upscale traditional Mexican restaurant in the historic center of Mexico City.
Day 4 (Departure):
Have breakfast at your hotel
Check out of your hotel
Take a taxi, uber or airport shuttle service to Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juarez International Airport)
*Please note that this is a sample itinerary, and you may need to adjust the schedule based on your flight times and other travel plans.
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