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A Week in Mexico City: Exploring Art, History, and Cuisine

Diana Milena Contreras Leon

14 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Mexico City, discovering its vibrant art scene, rich history, and delectable cuisine. This 7-day itinerary takes you to iconic landmarks like Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Chapultepec Castle. Indulge in authentic Mexican flavors at Testal - Cocina Mexicana de Origen and Limosneros. Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage at Museo Nacional de Antropología and Templo Mayor Museum. Get a taste of local life at Cielito Querido Cafe Sucursal Montevideo and Coox Hanal. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Mexico City!

Trip to Mexico City

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Viator

Day 1

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$118

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$8

8 - 11 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Testal - Cocina Mexicana de Origen

Nuestro objetivo es llevar hasta nuestros comensales esos ricos platillos mexicanos que tienen origen en cada una de las poblaciones de nuestro país.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

9 - 14 min

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Limosneros

Cocina mexicana contemporánea en un sitio con más de cuatro siglos de historia. Mezcal, cerveza artesanal y destilados. Productos mexicanos y artesanales.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 2

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$136

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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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

17 - 21 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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$18

8 - 11 min

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Puerto Madero

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

2 - 3 min

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CABANNA Restaurant

Un lugar para relajarse en donde se nos transmite la cercanía con la playa, el mood de relajamiento de un lounge bar, en donde los amigos podrán tomar y comer antojitos frescos.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 3

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$126

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 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

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$20

16 - 20 min

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Monument to the Revolution

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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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$8

6 - 9 min

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Cuchilleros

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

4 - 6 min

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Parker & Lenox

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4

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$114

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Bosque de Chapultepec

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

10 - 15 min

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Padella

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

2 - 3 min

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Templo de Krishna y Comedor Vegetariano ISKCON México

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 5

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$95

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

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

4 - 6 min

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National Palace

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Caracol de Mar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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Mercaderes

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6

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$117

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Templo Mayor Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

28 - 34 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Monte Cristo

Lo nuevo del Antiguo Mesón Mejicano

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

11 - 16 min

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Cielito Querido Cafe Sucursal Montevideo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

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$135

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Mexico City Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Al Andalus

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

9 - 14 min

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Coox Hanal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $851 In total

Activities & Food:$839

Transport:$12