12 days in Mexico Itinerary

One of Mexico's premier vacation spots, Cabo San Lucas lures pleasure seekers with its trendy restaurant scene, raucous nightlife, and, of course, picture-perfect beaches.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery and La Turquesa Jewelry and Art. Get in touch with nature at Chileno Beach and El Arco de Cabo San Lucas. There's lots more to do: take a pleasant ride with Cuadra San Francisco, look for all kinds of wild species at Cabo Adventures, and steep yourself in history at Church of Saint Luke.

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Saint Louis, USA to Cabo San Lucas is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Saint Louis to Cabo San Lucas. Traveling from Saint Louis in February, expect Cabo San Lucas to be warmer, temps between 30°C and 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel to Mazatlan.

Fine beaches remain a top reason to take a trip to Mazatlan, a developed resort city with a high concentration of hotels and restaurants.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): head off the coast to Stone Island (Isla de las Piedras) and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Las Gaviotas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion, then kick back and relax at Playa Olas Altas, and then enjoy the sea views from El Faro Mazatlan.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Mazatlan attractions planning site.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlan in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and ferry; or drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Cabo San Lucas in February since evenings lows in Mazatlan dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Mexico City.

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and National Palace. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Palacio de Bellas Artes. There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, get all the information you need at Mexico City Temple & Visitors' Center, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Mexico City trip tool.

Getting from Mazatlan to Mexico City by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Mazatlan to Mexico City is 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Mazatlan in February: high temperatures in Mexico City hover around 28°C and lows are around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to travel to Chichen Itza.

Featuring the largest archeological site of the ancient Mayan civilization, Chichen Itza remains one of the most visited tourist destinations in Mexico.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): explore the ancient world of Chichen Itza, explore the ancient world of Plataforma de Venus, then contemplate the waterfront views at Cenote Ik kil, and finally delve into the distant past at Las Monjas. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the distant past at The Ossuary, delve into the distant past at Temple of the Bearded Man, and then Head underground at Cenote Yokdzonot.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Chichen Itza trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Mexico City to Chichen Itza takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Mexico City in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Chichen Itza: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to Cozumel.

Thanks to the island's outstanding scuba diving and snorkeling options, Cozumel tourism sector remains a major employer and the main source of income for this Caribbean getaway.

On the 4th (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and then delve into the distant past at Zona Arqueológica del Cedral.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cozumel trip itinerary builder website.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Chichen Itza to Cozumel in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Chichen Itza in March, with highs in Cozumel at 32°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.