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Mexico City Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

melanie andrea gomez hincape

11 Nov 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mexico City with this action-packed 5-day itinerary. Explore ancient ruins, indulge in delicious street food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city.

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Day 1

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$83

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$ 2

Hotel Puebla

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Yoshimi

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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$9

16 - 23 min

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Zoológico de Chapultepec

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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$13

12 - 15 min

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Salchichonería San Miguel

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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Acuario Inbursa

Large aquarium & conservation center with 45+ marine life exhibits, from coral to penguins.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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Papalote Museo del Niño

Children's museum offering a wide array of interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium & IMAX theater.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Tlacoyos Doña Lucy

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$15

Day 2

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$54

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$ 2

Hotel Puebla

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Amado

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

12 - 17 min

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Museo Nacional de Antropología

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$9

12 - 15 min

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Museo Jumex

Small museum of contemporary art, offering rotating exhibits in a bold, modern space.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

8 - 11 min

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Cochitacos

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$17

7 - 10 min

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Museo Soumaya

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Bosque de Chapultepec

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Tlacoyos Doña Lucy

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$15

Day 3

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$104

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$ 2

Hotel Puebla

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Tamales del Sur

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$5

6 - 8 min

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Six Flags México

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$66

31 - 38 min

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Tacos de Canasta el Beto

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

3 - 4 min

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Frida Kahlo Museum

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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La Barraca Valenciana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 4

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$80

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$ 2

Hotel Puebla

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Gorditas "La Vikina"

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

9 - 11 min

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Museo Anahuacalli

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

29 - 35 min

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Museo Dolores Olmedo

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

30 - 36 min

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L'atelier du chocolat

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$5

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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

25 - 30 min

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Chapultepec Castle

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$10

11 - 16 min

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Esperanza

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

8 - 12 min

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Museo de Arte Moderno

This museum with gardens features works by contemporary artists from Mexico & around the world.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$8

Day 5

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$60

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$ 2

Hotel Puebla

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Barbacoa edison

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

4 - 5 min

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Monument to the Revolution

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$4

19 - 23 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.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Templo Mayor Museum

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

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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$8

9 - 14 min

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Pasteleria Ideal

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

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

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

8 - 11 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.

5:15 PM - 6:45 PM

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$8

7 - 10 min

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La Casa de Toño

7:15 PM - 8:45 PM

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$17

5 - 8 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

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

8:45 PM - 10:15 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $388 In total

Activities & Food:$380

Transport:$8