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Mexico City Adventure

Marcela Tavera

30 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Mexico City. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore ancient marvels, visit world-renowned museums, and indulge in authentic cuisine.

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Day 1Artistic Delights

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$15

Museo Nacional De Arte (MUNAL)

Housed in a grand neoclassical building, this prominent museum features a wide range of Mexican art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

8 - 11 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

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Templo Mayor Museum

Museum showcasing archaeological finds & exhibits related to the Aztec civilization.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$8

Day 2Spiritual Wonders and Artistic Treasures

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$10

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$ 1

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

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Free

17 - 21 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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

8 - 11 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

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

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$6

Day 3A Glimpse into History and Modernity

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$13

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$ 1

Museo Soumaya

Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Museo Nacional de Antropología

Popular anthropology museum showcasing artifacts from as far back as the ancient Maya civilization.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$9

15 - 18 min

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Monument to the Revolution

Famous monument dedicated to the Mexican Revolution, with an observation deck & on-site museum.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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$4

Day 4Majestic Castle and Nature's Oasis

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$10

Chapultepec Castle

This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

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

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Free

Day 5Unveiling the Artistic Legacy of Frida Kahlo

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$33

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$ 1

Museo Dolores Olmedo

Works by artists like Rivera & Kahlo are featured at this art museum set in a 16th-century hacienda.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

18 - 22 min

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Museo Anahuacalli

Founded by the famous artist Diego Rivera, this stately art museum showcases pre-Hispanic works.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

18 - 22 min

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Frida Kahlo Museum

Museum dedicated to the life & works of Frida Kahlo located at her bright-blue former home.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $82 In total

Activities & Food:$80

Transport:$2