36 days in Mexico Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Museo del Templo Mayor. Do some cultural sightseeing at Chapultepec Castle and Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico. Next up on the itinerary: have fun and explore at Memory and Tolerance Museum, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec, explore the galleries of Museo Frida Kahlo, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

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

Melbourne, Australia to Mexico City is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 16 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Melbourne in October since evenings lows in Mexico City dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Merida.

Yucatan's busy capital, Merida remains a mid-sized urban center offering an impressive list of cultural activities, eclectic nightlife, and a chance to see tropical examples of French and Italian architecture.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Zona Arqueologica Uxmal and Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Yucátan. Museum-lovers will get to explore Gran Museo del Mundo Maya and EcoMuseo del Cacao. Change things up with a short trip to Museo de Las Momias de Santa Elena in Santa Elena (about 1h 25 min away). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museo Palacio de la Musica, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Jesus, appreciate the history behind Monumento a la Patria, and stroll the grounds of Cementario General.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Merida trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Mexico City to Merida takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Mexico City to Merida, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mexico City in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Merida: highs are around 38°C and lows about 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Cancun.

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos and Zona Arqueológica El Meco. You'll get in some beach time at Playa Chacmool and Playa Caracol. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Mayan Museum of Cancun, enjoy the sand and surf at Xcacel Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Catedral de la Santisima Trinidad, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Langosta.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Cancun itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Merida to Cancun takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Merida in November, you will find days in Cancun are slightly colder (33°C), and nights are about the same (24°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to catch the shuttle 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): explore the fascinating underground world of Cenote Yokdzonot, then delve into the distant past at Chichen Itza, then explore the ancient world of Plataforma de Venus, and finally explore the gorgeous colors at Chinchorro Reef.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Chichen Itza road trip app.

Take a shuttle from Cancun to Chichen Itza in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cancun in November, Chichen Itza is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can catch the shuttle to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Museum-lovers will appreciate 3D Museum of Wonders and Art Gallery Miniature. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Two Eyes Cenote and Skydiving. When in Tulum, make a side trip to see Parque Los Fundadores in Playa del Carmen, approximately Playa del Carmen away. And it doesn't end there: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, enjoy the sand and surf at Mayan Beach, Head underground at Cenotes Sac Actun, and make a trip to Tulum Tower.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Tulum vacation builder site.

You can take a shuttle from Chichen Itza to Tulum in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Chichen Itza in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Tulum, with lows of 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can drive to Valle de Bravo.

Valle de Bravo is a town and municipality located in State of Mexico, Mexico. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Parroquia de San Francisco de Asis and La Gran Stupa Bon para la Paz Mundial. Get some cultural insight at Museo Virreinal de ZInacantepec and Zona Arqueologica Calixtlahuaca. And it doesn't end there: admire the architecture and history at Ligmincha Mexico, view the masterpieces at Veta Design, take in the dramatic scenery at Cascadas Velo de Novia, and glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Valle de Bravo day trip website.

You can drive from Tulum to Valle de Bravo in 20.5 hours. Traveling from Tulum to Valle de Bravo, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tulum in November, you will find days in Valle de Bravo are a bit cooler (23°C), and nights are much colder (5°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Puerto Escondido.

Puerto Escondido is a small port and tourist center in the municipality of San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22 in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Playa Zicatela and Playa del Amor. Step off the beaten path and head to Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga and Playa Zipolite. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Puerto Escondido: Mazunte (Mazunte Massages and Agua Healing, Playa Mermejita, &more) and Bahia Estacahuite (in Puerto Angel). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Bacocho, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Carrizalillo, and glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Puerto Escondido itinerary app.

You can drive from Valle de Bravo to Puerto Escondido in 12.5 hours. When traveling from Valle de Bravo in November, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Puerto Escondido: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can fly 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban and Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. You'll explore and learn at Alvarez Bravo Photographic Center and Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca, A.C.. Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Coyote Aventuras, examine the collection at ChocoMuseo Oaxaca, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, and contemplate the long history of Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina.

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Fly from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for cooler nights when traveling from Puerto Escondido in November since evenings lows in Oaxaca dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to fly to Mexico City.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Sagrario Metropolitano, appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo, then explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and finally walk around Alameda Central. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sat): examine the collection at Museo Casa De Leon Trotsky, then wander the streets of Coyoacan, and then see the interesting displays at Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Mexico City trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Oaxaca to Mexico City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. While traveling from Oaxaca, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Mexico City, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 11°C. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.