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Discover the Magic of Mexico City: 3-Day Itinerary

Sofia Flores

10 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Mexico City's rich history and vibrant culture with this 3-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks like the National Palace, Templo Mayor Museum, and Chapultepec Castle. Immerse yourself in art and heritage at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo Nacional de Arte, and Museo Nacional de Antropología. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Mexico!

Trip to Mexico City

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Day 1

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$15

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$ 1

Barceló México Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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National Palace

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Templo Mayor Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

3 - 4 min

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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$8

Day 2

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$7

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$ 1

Barceló México Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Former College of San Ildefonso

This former Jesuit college is now an art museum & cultural center housing murals by Mexican artists.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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National Museum of World Cultures

Museum in an 18th-century building with exhibits focusing on ancient & contemporary world cultures.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Citibanamex Culture Palace, Palacio de Iturbide

Palace designed by Mexican baroque architect Francisco Guerrero y Torres & completed in the 1780s.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Interactive Museum of Economics

Contemporary museum featuring exhibitions on economics, finances & sustainable development.

No time set

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Estanquillo Museum

Diverse collection of artwork, photos & movie memorabilia exploring 20th-century Mexican culture.

No time set

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Free

Day 3

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$25

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$ 1

Barceló México Reforma

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Chapultepec Castle

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

20 - 30 min

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Museo Nacional de Antropología

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$9

11 - 14 min

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Museo Soumaya

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Museo Franz Mayer

International collection of 16th- & 19th-century decorative arts, including silverware & textiles.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$6

Budget breakdown: $49 In total

Activities & Food:$47

Transport:$3