8 days in Mexico Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Mexico tour itinerary planner
Start: Vancouver
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Mexico City
— 1 night
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Cozumel
— 1 night
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Cancun
— 1 night
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Tulum
— 4 nights
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End: Vancouver
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Mexico City — 1 night
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City of Palaces
Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): get a new perspective on nature at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and then examine the collection at Museo Frida Kahlo. On your second day here, ponder the world of politics at National Palace, then explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, then delve into the distant past at Museo del Templo Mayor, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Zocalo.
To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Mexico City online itinerary maker.
Vancouver, Canada to Mexico City is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Vancouver to Mexico City. When traveling from Vancouver in December, plan for much hotter days in Mexico City, with highs around 26°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Cozumel.
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Cozumel — 1 night
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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.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then learn more about the world around you at Museo de la Isla de Cozumel, and then head outdoors with Cozumel Country Club.
For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Cozumel trip planner.
Getting from Mexico City to Cozumel by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mexico City to Cozumel. When traveling from Mexico City in December, plan for a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Cozumel: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to fly to Cancun.
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Cancun — 1 night
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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.Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, buy something for everyone on your list at La Isla Shopping Village, then stop by Tattoo Studio Henna, and finally hunt for treasures at Mercado 28.
For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Cancun tour builder site.
Traveling by flight from Cozumel to Cancun takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Cancun can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Tulum.
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Tulum — 4 nights
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The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Amore Latino Tulum and Balam Art On Feathers. Kids will appreciate attractions like Tulum Archaeological Site and Spas. When in Tulum, make a side trip to see Scuba & Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen, approximately Playa del Carmen away. There's still lots to do: stroll through Paradise Beach, make a trip to Tulum Tower, Head underground at Gran Cenote, and explore the world behind art at Mystika Immersive.
To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Tulum travel site.
You can drive from Cancun to Tulum in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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Mexico travel guide
Tailor-made for anyone seeking that traditional sun-and-sand experience, Mexico vacations allow visitors to explore nearly 10,000 km (6,200 mi) of picturesque coastlines. Idyllic beaches and favorable year-round weather aside, this diverse country with a rich pre-Colombian history allows tourists a chance to discover a fascinating cuisine, numerous archaeological sites, state-of-the-art museums, colonial-era haciendas, and outstanding examples of 21st-century architecture. Most visitors get to know the country by its cities, but if you want a well-rounded Mexico tour, spend some time exploring its jungles, cloud forests, Caribbean reefs, snowcapped volcanoes, vast deserts, and tranquil lagoons. Life is lived outdoors in Mexico, so wherever you go, don't forget to dine alfresco and stroll the country's colonial streets.
