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Discover the Magic of Mexico City: 9-Day Itinerary

Alicia Rojas Torreblanca

Alicia Rojas Torreblanca

21 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mexico City with this exciting 9-day itinerary. Explore ancient ruins, visit world-class museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city.

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Day 1
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$24

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$ 1

Pancita Don Poncho
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
8 - 12 min

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Zona Arqueológica Tenayuca
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Parque Naucalli
Large city park featuring jogging trails, picnic spots, sports facilities & community events.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Telcel Plaza Carso
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Salchichonería San Miguel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Museo Soumaya
Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$29

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$ 2

Los Tulipanes
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Parque La Mexicana
Urban green space with paved trails, play equipment & water features, plus sculptures & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Parque Lincoln
Plenty of trees & seating areas dot this large city park with a pond & a bike path.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Museo Nacional de Antropología
Popular anthropology museum showcasing artifacts from as far back as the ancient Maya civilization.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$9
16 - 20 min

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La Casa de Toño
Disfruta del mejor pozole al mejor precio.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$17
8 - 10 min

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Parque Bicentenario
Once the site of an oil refinery, this public park features trails, gardens & children's play areas.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$28

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$ 1

Tlacoyos Doña Lucy
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
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
10 - 12 min

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La Esperanza
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Acuario Inbursa
Large aquarium & conservation center with 45+ marine life exhibits, from coral to penguins.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$41

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$ 1

La Casa de Toño
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
7 - 10 min

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Museo Franz Mayer
International collection of 16th- & 19th-century decorative arts, including silverware & textiles.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Monument to the Revolution
Famous monument dedicated to the Mexican Revolution, with an observation deck & on-site museum.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$4
9 - 11 min

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La Casa de Toño
Disfruta el mejor pozole al mejor precio.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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The Angel of Independence
Commemorating Mexico's independence, this famous monument is topped with the goddess of victory.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Chapultepec Castle
This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$32

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$ 1

Restaurante Don Toribio
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
6 - 9 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
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Plaza Garibaldi
Mariachis in traditional attire perform in this iconic plaza, home to a museum, bars & shops.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Vast public library offering a wide selection of titles in multiple languages in a modern interior.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Pastes y Empanadas Real de Plateros
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15
25 - 38 min

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Tepeyac
The revered Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe sits of this hill of historical Catholic significance.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$10

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$ 1

Cielito Querido Cafe Sucursal Montevideo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 10 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
17 - 21 min

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Museum of Women
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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El Antiguo Edhen
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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National Museum of World Cultures
Museum in an 18th-century building with exhibits focusing on ancient & contemporary world cultures.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
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.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$27

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$ 1

Pasteleria Ideal
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
9 - 14 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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$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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Plaza de las Tres Culturas
This public square featuring remains of an Aztec city was the site of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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La Gruta Restaurant
Comida mexicana y prehispánica.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$5
Day 8
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$20

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$ 1

Sanborns
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
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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Free
3 - 4 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Parque Hundido
Low-key city park set below street level featuring walking paths & an off-leash dog area.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Hamburbifería
Somos una hamburguesería derivada de una carnicería de la más alta calidad, por lo que en cada una de nuestras hamburguesas podrás probar un corte de nuestra reserva especial molido, sazonado y directo en parrilla. Cada uno de nuestros clientes regresa ya que no ha probado nada igual.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
35 - 42 min

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Island of the Dead Dolls
Small island including a local legend where thousands of dolls hang from the trees.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
Day 9
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$31

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$ 1

Panificadora el Bollo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
10 - 12 min

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Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco
Protected wetlands park with colorful trajinera boat cruises, a flower market & wading birds.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Coyoacan Market
Vibrant, 2-story marketplace in operation since 1921, with food stalls, apparel, art & souvenirs.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Tacos de Canasta el Beto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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Frida Kahlo Museum
Museum dedicated to the life & works of Frida Kahlo located at her bright-blue former home.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$15
25 - 30 min

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Entrada a Bosque de tlalpan
Large, forested city park with hiking, running & biking trails, plus a playground & picnic areas.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $248 In total

Activities & Food:$240
Transport:$8