4 days in Mexico City Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Museo Frida Kahlo and Museo de Arte Popular. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica and Memory and Tolerance Museum. Step out of Mexico City with an excursion to Papalote Museo del Nino in Cuernavaca--about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Museo Dolores Olmedo, appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo, visit San Angel, and admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Mexico City attractions planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport, Querétaro Intercontinental Airport and Santa Lucía Air Force Base / Felipe Angeles International Airport. In November, daily temperatures in Mexico City can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 49°F.