8 days in Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende & Mexico City Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Arco Triunfal de la Calzada de los Heroes and Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Madre Santisima De La Luz. Change things up with these side-trips from Guanajuato: Parque Bicentenario Guanajuato (in Silao) and Museo de Arte e Historia de Guanajuato (in Leon). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of University of Guanajuato, see the interesting displays at Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato, stop by Gorky Pottery by Gorky Gonzalez, and make a trip to Jardin de la Union.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Guanajuato trip itinerary site.

Mexico City to Guanajuato is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Mexico City in March, expect nights in Guanajuato to be about the same, around 49°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 81°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to go by car to San Miguel de Allende.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read San Miguel de Allende driving holiday planning site.

You can drive from Guanajuato to San Miguel de Allende in an hour. In March, daytime highs in San Miguel de Allende are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mexico City.

Step off the beaten path and head to Cineteca Nacional and Alameda Central. There's lots more to do: learn more about the world around you at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take a stroll through San Angel, and explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Mexico City online day trip planner.

Drive from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from San Miguel de Allende in March, you will find days in Mexico City are slightly colder (75°F), and nights are about the same (51°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.