17 days in North America Itinerary

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 Zocalo and Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Museo del Templo Mayor and Museo Mural Diego Rivera. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Popular, take a stroll through La Condesa, make a trip to Museo Frida Kahlo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Iglesia de San Francisco.

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New York City, USA to Mexico City is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Mexico City. Traveling from New York City in February, you will find days in Mexico City are warmer (75°F), and nights are somewhat warmer (48°F). You'll set off for Puebla on the 5th (Sun).

Recognized as a World Heritage Site thanks to its photogenic colonial buildings, Puebla remains one of Mexico's top destinations for architecture enthusiasts.

On the 5th (Sun), make a trip to Casa del Alfenique, then examine the collection at Museo Regional de la Revolucion Mexicana - Puebla, and then get some fabulous bargains at La Gran Fama. Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Zocalo, then stop by Talavera de la Luz, and then admire the masterpieces at La Casa del Mendrugo.

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You can take a shuttle from Mexico City to Puebla in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in February, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Oaxaca.

Capital city of the eponymous state, Oaxaca relies heavily on its colonial charm, its core a maze of tree-shaded alleys flanked by photogenic mansions, government buildings, and old churches.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman and Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban and Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca, A.C. will appeal to museum buffs. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Alvarez Bravo Photographic Center, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, browse the exhibits of Voces de Copal, and view the masterpieces at Nuun Espacio de Arte.

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Traveling by car from Puebla to Oaxaca takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Puebla in February, with highs in Oaxaca at 86°F and lows at 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can fly to Puerto Vallarta.

Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.

Let the collections at Galleria Dante and The Loft Galeria capture your imagination. We've included these beaches for you: Los Muertos Beach and Playa De Los Muertos. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Olas Altas, view the masterpieces at Galeria Uno, explore the galleries of Estudio-Cafe, and enjoy the sea views from Faro de Matamoros.

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Getting from Oaxaca to Puerto Vallarta by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Oaxaca in February: highs in Puerto Vallarta hover around 80°F, while lows dip to 63°F. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Fri) before leaving for home.