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6 Days in Mexico City: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

kate way

3 Dec 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Mexico City. Discover ancient wonders at El Mayor and Templo Mayor Museum, immerse yourself in art at Museo Nacional De Arte, and marvel at the Monument to the Revolution. Indulge in mouthwatering Oaxacan cuisine, visit the iconic Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and explore the rich history of Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with culture, history, and delicious food!

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Viator

Day 1Ancient Marvels and Artistic Treasures

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$279

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$ 3

Zócalo

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 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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$57

2 - 3 min

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Templo Mayor Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$23

8 - 12 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$23

7 - 9 min

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Cuchilleros

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$87

6 - 9 min

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Monument to the Revolution

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

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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$11

9 - 14 min

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Parker & Lenox

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 2Oaxacan Delights and Architectural Wonders

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$253

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$ 3

Zócalo

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Restaurante Oaxaqueno Tanguyu

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$57

12 - 18 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

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

12 - 17 min

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Al Andalus

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$96

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

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$19

7 - 10 min

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Coox Hanal

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 3Culinary Delights and Cultural Immersion

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$234

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$ 3

Zócalo

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Caldos D' Leo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$60

6 - 9 min

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Museo Soumaya

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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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.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$26

8 - 11 min

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Puerto Madero

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$90

2 - 3 min

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CABANNA Restaurant

Un lugar para relajarse en donde se nos transmite la cercanía con la playa, el mood de relajamiento de un lounge bar, en donde los amigos podrán tomar y comer antojitos frescos.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 4Historic Landmarks and Artistic Gems

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$267

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$ 3

Zócalo

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

15 - 22 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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$30

16 - 20 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

8 - 11 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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$78

4 - 6 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$93

Day 5Nature Retreat and Vegetarian Delights

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$165

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$ 3

Zócalo

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Padella

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

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.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Templo de Krishna y Comedor Vegetariano ISKCON México

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$57

8 - 10 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$63

Day 6Artistic Legacies and Authentic Flavors

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$282

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$ 4

Zócalo

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Lo Spagatto

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$54

13 - 16 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

24 - 29 min

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Frida Kahlo Museum

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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$45

4 - 6 min

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La Barraca Valenciana

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$81

2 - 3 min

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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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$72

Budget breakdown: $1497 In total

Activities & Food:$1478

Transport:$19