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Mexico City Adventure

Diana Garmendia

Diana Garmendia

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant streets of Mexico City. Discover ancient wonders, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Mexico City

Day 1Exploring Cultural Treasures
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$75

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$ 3

Holiday Inn Mexico Buenavista, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Museo Universitario del Chopo
Cultural hub in an Art Nouveau building with spaces for modern art, dance & Mexican indie cinema.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Monument to the Revolution
Famous monument dedicated to the Mexican Revolution, with an observation deck & on-site museum.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
$15
13 - 16 min

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National Palace
This palace is a government building with an office for Mexico's president & murals by Diego Rivera.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Templo Mayor Museum
Museum showcasing archaeological finds & exhibits related to the Aztec civilization.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
$30
8 - 12 min

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Museo Nacional De Arte (MUNAL)
Housed in a grand neoclassical building, this prominent museum features a wide range of Mexican art.
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
$30
Day 2Architectural Marvels and Artistic Delights
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$20

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$ 4

Holiday Inn Mexico Buenavista, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Revered Catholic church & pilgrimage site housing a cloak with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
This grand Roman Catholic cathedral with many ornate chapels is Latin America's oldest & largest.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Palacio Postal
Turn-of-the-20th-century post office featuring a palatial interior & an on-site naval museum.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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The National Museum of San Carlos
Neoclassical building housing a collection of European art from the 14th to the 20th centuries.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$20
Day 3Unveiling Hidden Gems
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$90

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$ 8

Holiday Inn Mexico Buenavista, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Casa Estudio Luis Barragán
Built in 1948, this museum dedicated to architect Luis Barragán is in his former home & studio.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
19 - 23 min

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MODO Museo del Objeto del Objeto
Modern design museum with a collection of commercial packaging, advertising & graphic arts.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Museo del Juguete Antiguo México
Vast collection of old & traditional Mexican toys spread across 4 floors, plus a souvenir shop.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
8 - 10 min

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Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico
Large palace-turned-museum offering tours of the building & exhibits on the history of Mexico City.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$25
11 - 14 min

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Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Art museum known for its Diego Rivera mural rescued from a hotel destroyed in a 1985 earthquake.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$15
Day 4The Artistic Legacy of Frida Kahlo
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$324

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$ 4

Holiday Inn Mexico Buenavista, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Frida Kahlo Museum
Museum dedicated to the life & works of Frida Kahlo located at her bright-blue former home.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$60
28 - 34 min

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Six Flags México
This amusement park (one of the largest in Latin America) features themed areas with rides & shows.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$264
Day 5Art, History, and Natural Beauty
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$50

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$ 6

Holiday Inn Mexico Buenavista, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Arte Carrillo Gil Museum
Large collection of Mexican & international modern art in diverse media, plus temporary exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo
Eclectic museum space showcasing the unique homes, art & studios of artists' Rivera & Kahlo.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$50
46 - 56 min

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Desierto de los Leones
Woodland preserve with hiking trails & waterfalls, plus restaurants & 17th-century convent ruins.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
43 - 52 min

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Museo Soumaya
Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Day 6Majestic Castles and Serene Parks
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$40

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$ 3

Holiday Inn Mexico Buenavista, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Chapultepec Castle
This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$40
16 - 24 min

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Bosque de Chapultepec
This sprawling city park is 686 hectares & features many attractions such as a zoo & museums.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $626 In total

Activities & Food:$599
Transport:$27