Discover the Magic of Mexico City: A 7-Day Adventure

Oda Najera

29 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant streets of Mexico City. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, explore fascinating museums, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Mexico City

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Day 1

$53

$ 7

Large, traditional food market with prepared eats like broth & tacos, plus produce & meat stalls.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Colorful Saturday bazaar featuring stalls with goods by artists in an 18-century home, with food.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$53

22 - 27 min

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Protected wetlands park with colorful trajinera boat cruises, a flower market & wading birds.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$105

$ 5

Vibrant, 2-story marketplace in operation since 1921, with food stalls, apparel, art & souvenirs.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$105

26 - 32 min

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Popular, long-running artisan market featuring many vendors of traditional handicrafts & folk art.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Sizable marketplace with vendors offering food, live animals, gifts & herbal medicines.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$70

$ 7

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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$53

9 - 11 min

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Commemorating Mexico's independence, this famous monument is topped with the goddess of victory.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$18

12 - 15 min

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Popular performing-arts venue hosting events such as concerts, live theater & exhibitions.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$105

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$44

17 - 21 min

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Vast public library offering a wide selection of titles in multiple languages in a modern interior.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$61

12 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$27

$ 7

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

20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$26

9 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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This public square featuring remains of an Aztec city was the site of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$184

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$131

22 - 27 min

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The city's oldest public park, with trees & fountains, established by Viceroy Luís Velasco.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$53

Day 7

$193

$ 5

This well-known pyramid in the ancient city of Teotihuacan is one of the largest in the world.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$35

61 - 74 min

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This 18th-century palace with a blue-&-white tile facade is now home to a popular restaurant.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$88

14 - 17 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$70

Budget breakdown: $777 In total

Activities & Food:$735

Transport:$42