8 Days in Mexico City: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Iris Rashta López

19 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and mouthwatering cuisine of Mexico City in this 8-day itinerary. Visit iconic landmarks, explore fascinating museums, and indulge in delicious street food.

Trip to Mexico City

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Viator

Day 1

$136

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$40

16 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

Day 2

$155

$ 2

El diseño arquitectónico de última generación de Yoshimi narra distintas historias que descubrirá cuando visite cada parte de este restaurante. Disfrute del mejor sushi bar de la ciudad o pruebe otras sugerencias de la carta; no se pierda el excelente shabu-shabu.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

16 - 23 min

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Well-known zoo featuring nearly 2,000 animals, including giant pandas & others that are endangered.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$68

Day 3

$71

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$35

13 - 16 min

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Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Disfruta el mejor pozole al mejor precio.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

Day 4

$83

$ 2

Deliciosa Comida Gourmet: Vinos, Quesos, Exquisitos Pasteles, Mermeladas, Salsas, Aderezos y más. Baguettes preparadas, ensaladas, café y té. Entregas a DOMICILIO. ¡Llámanos!

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$20

Day 5

$221

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$60

26 - 32 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

8 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$15

Day 6

$65

$ 3

Comida corrida.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 7

$116

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

9 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Day 8

$28

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

Budget breakdown: $887 In total

Activities & Food:$875

Transport:$12