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.

You'll explore and learn at Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery and La Turquesa Jewelry and Art. Get in touch with nature at Chileno Beach and Cabo Adventures. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape at El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, explore by horseback at Cuadra San Francisco, and contemplate the long history of 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. Traveling from Saint Louis to Cabo San Lucas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Saint Louis in December; daily highs in Cabo San Lucas reach 77°F and lows reach 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to 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.

On the 20th (Tue), 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 21st (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Olas Altas, and then enjoy the sea views from El Faro Mazatlan.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlan takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or drive. When traveling from Cabo San Lucas in December, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Mazatlan: temperatures range from 83°F by day to 58°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can fly to Mexico City.

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

Appreciate the collections at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo del Templo Mayor. Get some historical perspective at Zocalo and Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe. When in Mexico City, make a side trip to see Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 in San Juan Teotihuacan, approximately San Juan Teotihuacan away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, get answers to all your questions at Mexico City Temple & Visitors' Center, and see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo.

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You can fly from Mazatlan to Mexico City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mexican Pacific Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Mazatlan in December; daily highs in Mexico City reach 72°F and lows reach 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can 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.

On the 26th (Mon), explore the ancient world of Chichen Itza, then delve into the distant past at Plataforma de Venus, then explore the striking landscape 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, explore the ancient world of Temple of the Bearded Man, and then Head underground at Cenote Yokdzonot.

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Do a combination of flight and car from Mexico City to Chichen Itza in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mexico City to Chichen Itza. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Mexico City in December: highs in Chichen Itza hover around 85°F, while lows dip to 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) 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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then delve into the distant past at Zona Arqueológica del Cedral.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Chichen Itza to Cozumel takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Chichen Itza in December, expect Cozumel to be little chillier, temps between 80°F and 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can fly back home.