11 days in Tulum & Mexico City Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tulum: Playa del Carmen (Gaston Charo Art Gallery Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, &more) and Zona Arqueologica de Coba (in Coba). The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Tulum Archaeological Site, make a trip to Tankah, kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, and stroll through Punta Laguna Nature Reserve.

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London, UK to Tulum is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is minus 5 hours. When traveling from London in September, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Tulum: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Mexico City.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): browse the exhibits of Yawi Arte Tradicional, make a trip to Zocalo, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Museo del Templo Mayor, admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, then get a new perspective on nature at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, and finally explore the galleries of Museo Frida Kahlo.

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Traveling by flight from Tulum to Mexico City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tulum to Mexico City due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Tulum in September: high temperatures in Mexico City hover around 26°C and lows are around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.