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Mexico City: A 5-Day Adventure

Nora Marroquin

Nora Marroquin

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Mexico City. Explore ancient temples, visit world-class museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to Mexico City

Day 1
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$953

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$ 10

Camino Real Polanco México

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$190
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$75
8 - 12 min

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Templo Mayor Museum
Museum showcasing archaeological finds & exhibits related to the Aztec civilization.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$75
2 - 3 min

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Caracol de Mar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$290
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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Museo del Juguete Antiguo México
Vast collection of old & traditional Mexican toys spread across 4 floors, plus a souvenir shop.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
$63
4 - 5 min

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La Perla de la Obrera
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$260
Day 2
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$880

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$ 14

Camino Real Polanco México

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 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
$190
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
8 - 11 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Al Andalus
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$320
4 - 6 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$63
8 - 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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
26 - 32 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.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Monte Cristo
Lo nuevo del Antiguo Mesón Mejicano
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$270
Day 3
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$965

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$ 10

Camino Real Polanco México

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Café Negro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$200
8 - 11 min

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Frida Kahlo Museum
Museum dedicated to the life & works of Frida Kahlo located at her bright-blue former home.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$150
10 - 12 min

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Arte Carrillo Gil Museum
Large collection of Mexican & international modern art in diverse media, plus temporary exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Barrio Sur
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$300
2 - 3 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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$125
11 - 16 min

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Plaza San Jacinto
Servicio Amigable, Karma Sano. Para desayunar, comer, cenar o tomar café SAKS le ofrece un servicio amigable en una atmósfera informal. www.saks.com.mx
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$190
Day 4
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$875

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$ 14

Camino Real Polanco México

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Rosetta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$180
2 - 3 min

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MODO Museo del Objeto del Objeto
Modern design museum with a collection of commercial packaging, advertising & graphic arts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Monument to the Revolution
Famous monument dedicated to the Mexican Revolution, with an observation deck & on-site museum.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
$38
9 - 14 min

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Museo Universitario del Chopo
Cultural hub in an Art Nouveau building with spaces for modern art, dance & Mexican indie cinema.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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La Esperanza
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
$260
8 - 11 min

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Museo Soumaya
Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
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.
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
$88
8 - 11 min

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Puerto Madero
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
$310
Day 5
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$700

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$ 10

Camino Real Polanco México

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Juan Valdez Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$150
7 - 10 min

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The National Museum of San Carlos
Neoclassical building housing a collection of European art from the 14th to the 20th centuries.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$50
14 - 17 min

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Chapultepec Castle
This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$100
20 - 30 min

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Padella
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$190
10 - 15 min

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Bosque de Chapultepec
This sprawling city park is 686 hectares & features many attractions such as a zoo & museums.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Templo de Krishna y Comedor Vegetariano ISKCON México
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$210

Budget breakdown: $4429 In total

Activities & Food:$4373
Transport:$57