Mexico City Adventure

Andrea Bergk

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of Mexico City. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Mexico City

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Viator

Day 1Unveiling Art and History

$10

$ 1

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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Built in 1948, this museum dedicated to architect Luis Barragán is in his former home & studio.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Day 2Nature's Oasis in the Heart of the City

$ 1

This sprawling city park is 686 hectares & features many attractions such as a zoo & museums.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Low-key city park set below street level featuring walking paths & an off-leash dog area.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Discovering Mexico's Heritage

$ 1

This palace is a government building with an office for Mexico's president & murals by Diego Rivera.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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This grand Roman Catholic cathedral with many ornate chapels is Latin America's oldest & largest.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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8 - 11 min

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Mariachis in traditional attire perform in this iconic plaza, home to a museum, bars & shops.

No time set

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Large, traditional food market with prepared eats like broth & tacos, plus produce & meat stalls.

No time set

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Park featuring monuments, a playground, a small lake & cement replica of a wooden bridge.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Ancient Ruins and Spiritual Wonders

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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26 - 32 min

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Revered Catholic church & pilgrimage site housing a cloak with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Immersing in Art and Architecture

$ 1

Large palace-turned-museum offering tours of the building & exhibits on the history of Mexico City.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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This public square featuring remains of an Aztec city was the site of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre.

No time set

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Free

Day 6Exploring the Artistic Legacy

$17

$ 1

Cultural hub in an Art Nouveau building with spaces for modern art, dance & Mexican indie cinema.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Art museum known for its Diego Rivera mural rescued from a hotel destroyed in a 1985 earthquake.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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34 - 41 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 7A Glimpse into Frida Kahlo's World

$22

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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Exhibits & tours in the home where exiled Russian revolutionary Trotsky lived & was assassinated.

No time set

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16 - 20 min

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Colorful Saturday bazaar featuring stalls with goods by artists in an 18-century home, with food.

No time set

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Free

Day 8Thrills and Excitement at Six Flags

$79

$ 1

This amusement park (one of the largest in Latin America) features themed areas with rides & shows.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$66

43 - 52 min

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Small island including a local legend where thousands of dolls hang from the trees.

No time set

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$13

Day 9A Royal Castle and Anthropological Marvels

$19

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

20 - 30 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $170 In total

Activities & Food:$166

Transport:$4