Hotels in Roma Norte, Condesa or Centro Histórico HotelGood restaurants and easy access to sights.
3Days
13Stops
9Meal tips
About £60-110 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Three days in Mexico City: the Zócalo and the Aztec Templo Mayor, the world-class National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Park, and the canals of Xochimilco with Coyoacán. The city is at 2,240 metres, so take it easy on day one and drink plenty of water. Best from March to May and October to November.
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Teotihuacán pyramids day trip TourOne of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico.
Mexico City street food tour ActivityA guided way to try tacos and local specialities.
Day by day
Historic centre
09:00
Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral
One of the largest public squares in the world, with the cathedral and National Palace. Diego Rivera's murals inside the palace are free to see with ID.
View on map ↗💡 Bring photo ID to enter the National Palace.
10:45
Templo Mayor
The excavated ruins of the main Aztec temple, with a museum of finds.
View on map ↗💡 The museum helps you understand the site.
13:30
Tacos al pastor lunch
Try tacos al pastor, spit-roasted pork with pineapple, from a busy taquería.
View on map ↗💡 Choose a stand with a queue of locals.
15:30
Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Alameda
An Art Nouveau and Art Deco opera house with murals inside, beside the Alameda park.
View on map ↗💡 Exterior. Inside has a small entry fee.
18:30
Torre Latinoamericana
Go up the tower for a view over the vast city, especially at sunset.
View on map ↗💡 Take a clear day for the best view.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastChilaquilesMexican · $
lunchTacos al pastorMexican · $
dinnerMexican dinner in the centreMexican · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathe… 🏨 Find a hotel
Chapultepec and Anthropology
09:30
National Museum of Anthropology
One of the best museums in Latin America, with the Aztec Sun Stone and artefacts from every ancient culture of Mexico.
View on map ↗💡 Closed on Mondays.
13:00
Chapultepec Castle
A hilltop castle in Mexico's largest park, now a history museum with great views.
View on map ↗💡 Take the pedestrian path or the cable car up.
15:30
Polanco
A smart neighbourhood of boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
View on map ↗💡 A good place to relax after museums.
19:00
Roma and Condesa stroll
Leafy streets with Art Deco buildings, cafés and bars, ideal for an evening walk and dinner.
View on map ↗💡 Try a mezcal tasting.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastMexican · $
lunchLunch in PolancoMexican · $$
dinnerDinner in Roma NorteMexican · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: National Museum of Anthropolo…
Coyoacán and Xochimilco
10:00
Coyoacán
A village-like district with cobbled streets, plazas and markets. The home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
View on map ↗💡 Try a corn on the cob at the market.
11:30
Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)
The blue house where Frida was born and lived, filled with her art and personal items. Book well in advance.
View on map ↗💡 Closed on Mondays. Tickets sell out.
14:00
Xochimilco trajineras
Brightly coloured boats float along the canals, with mariachi, food and drinks.
View on map ↗💡 Agree the price and the time before you board.
18:00
Return to the centre for a farewell dinner
Dinner and a final stroll in the centre.
View on map ↗💡 Take an Uber or taxi from an official stand.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastMexican · $
lunchFood on the boatMexican · $$
dinnerFarewell dinnerMexican · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Coyoacán
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereThe airport is about 30-45 minutes from the centre by metro line 5, Uber or official taxi from an airport counter.
🚆 Getting aroundThe metro is cheap and fast but crowded. Uber and official taxis are safe and inexpensive. The Metrobús is useful for main avenues.
💷 CurrencyMexican peso (MXN). Carry cash for markets and street food.
🗣 LanguageSpanish. English is spoken in tourist areas.
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