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

María José Lopez

María José Lopez

6 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Mexico City with this 8-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Mexican capital.

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Viator

Day 1
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$402

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$ 7

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Paris 16
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$95
7 - 9 min

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The Angel of Independence
Commemorating Mexico's independence, this famous monument is topped with the goddess of victory.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
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.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$19
8 - 11 min

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Museo Soumaya
Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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La Esperanza
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$145
Hacienda de los Morales
La Hacienda De Los Morales: un restaurante para ti, tus amigos y la familia entera. El mejor lugar para organizar tus eventos.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$130
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$429

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$ 5

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$95
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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$44
4 - 6 min

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The House of Tiles
This 18th-century palace with a blue-&-white tile facade is now home to a popular restaurant.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$160
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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$130
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$345

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$ 5

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Padella
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$100
11 - 16 min

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Bosque de Chapultepec
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
7 - 9 min

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Templo de Krishna y Comedor Vegetariano ISKCON México
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$150
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$95
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$425

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$ 5

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Los Panchos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$90
19 - 23 min

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Chapultepec Castle
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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$50
6 - 9 min

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Palacio Postal
Turn-of-the-20th-century post office featuring a palatial interior & an on-site naval museum.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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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$130
Churrería el Moro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$155
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$275

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$ 5

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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El Mayor
Un privilegiado lugar de cocina mexicana en pleno Centro Histórico.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$75
26 - 32 min

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National Museum of World Cultures
Museum in an 18th-century building with exhibits focusing on ancient & contemporary world cultures.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Coyoacan Market
Vibrant, 2-story marketplace in operation since 1921, with food stalls, apparel, art & souvenirs.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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La Barraca Valenciana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$95
Amatista Tostadas
Un rinconcito en Coyoacán donde prestamos atención a un platillo brillante de la gastronomía mexicana: la tostada.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$105
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$345

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$ 9

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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El Cardenal
You can savor top artisan Mexican cuisine in El Cardenal Restaurant where we respect the tradition that goes into preparing the food.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$90
7 - 9 min

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Alameda Central
The city's oldest public park, with trees & fountains, established by Viceroy Luís Velasco.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
This grand Roman Catholic cathedral with many ornate chapels is Latin America's oldest & largest.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Mercado Sonora
Sizable marketplace with vendors offering food, live animals, gifts & herbal medicines.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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La Matosa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$135
Al Andalus
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$504

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$ 4

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Sanborns
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$105
5 - 8 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$63
7 - 10 min

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Museo Franz Mayer
International collection of 16th- & 19th-century decorative arts, including silverware & textiles.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$31
7 - 10 min

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El Pescadito, Centro Histórico
Deliciosos tacos de camarón, pescado y marlin estilo Sonora.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$150
Churrería el Moro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$155
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$315

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$ 5

Zocalo Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Café de Tacuba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$65
60 - 72 min

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Plaza Garibaldi
Mariachis in traditional attire perform in this iconic plaza, home to a museum, bars & shops.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Pyramid of the Sun
This well-known pyramid in the ancient city of Teotihuacan is one of the largest in the world.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
10 - 15 min

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La Gruta Restaurant
Comida mexicana y prehispánica.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$100
Mo-kali #20
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$125
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $3082 In total

Activities & Food:$3039
Transport:$43