Mexico Itinerary
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How long do you have? Pick a plan below for 3, 5, 7 or 10 days in Mexico. Each one is built so you can follow it as it is or mix days from different plans.
Best time to go: November to April, in the dry season, for sunny days on the coast.
Getting around: Walk and use rideshare apps in the cities. Domestic flights cover longer distances.
Book ahead: The Frida Kahlo Museum and any internal flights.
3-Day Mexico Itinerary
Day 1 — The Historic Center
See the Zócalo, the Templo Mayor ruins and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, then have dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Day 2 — Teotihuacan & Roma/Condesa
Visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan in the morning, before the heat and crowds. Spend the evening in the cafés of Roma and Condesa.
Day 3 — Coyoacán & Xochimilco
Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Coyoacán market, then ride a colorful trajinera on the Xochimilco canals.
5-Day Mexico Itinerary
Day 1 — The Historic Center
See the Zócalo, the Templo Mayor ruins and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, then have dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Day 2 — Teotihuacan & Roma/Condesa
Visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan in the morning, before the heat and crowds. Spend the evening in the cafés of Roma and Condesa.
Day 3 — Coyoacán & Xochimilco
Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Coyoacán market, then ride a colorful trajinera on the Xochimilco canals.
Day 4 — Fly to the Coast
Take a morning flight to Cancún and transfer to Tulum (about 2 hours by road). Spend the afternoon on the beach.
Day 5 — Tulum Ruins & Cenotes
Visit the Tulum ruins early, then cool off in a nearby cenote and relax by the sea.
7-Day Mexico Itinerary
Day 1 — The Historic Center
See the Zócalo, the Templo Mayor ruins and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, then have dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Day 2 — Teotihuacan & Roma/Condesa
Visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan in the morning, before the heat and crowds. Spend the evening in the cafés of Roma and Condesa.
Day 3 — Coyoacán & Xochimilco
Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Coyoacán market, then ride a colorful trajinera on the Xochimilco canals.
Day 4 — Fly to Oaxaca
Take a short flight (about 1 hour 15 minutes) and explore Oaxaca’s zócalo, markets and chocolate shops.
Day 5 — Monte Albán
Visit the hilltop Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán in the morning, then sample mole and mezcal in the city.
Day 6 — Fly to the Coast
Take a morning flight to Cancún and transfer to Tulum (about 2 hours by road). Spend the afternoon on the beach.
Day 7 — Tulum Ruins & Cenotes
Visit the Tulum ruins early, then cool off in a nearby cenote and relax by the sea.
10-Day Mexico Itinerary
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Day 1 — The Historic Center
See the Zócalo, the Templo Mayor ruins and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, then have dinner at a traditional restaurant.
Day 2 — Teotihuacan & Roma/Condesa
Visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan in the morning, before the heat and crowds. Spend the evening in the cafés of Roma and Condesa.
Day 3 — Coyoacán & Xochimilco
Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Coyoacán market, then ride a colorful trajinera on the Xochimilco canals.
Day 4 — Fly to Oaxaca
Take a short flight (about 1 hour 15 minutes) and explore Oaxaca’s zócalo, markets and chocolate shops.
Day 5 — Monte Albán
Visit the hilltop Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán in the morning, then sample mole and mezcal in the city.
Day 6 — Hierve el Agua
Visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and a mezcal distillery on the way.
Day 7 — Fly to the Coast
Fly to Cancún (usually via Mexico City) and transfer to Tulum.
Day 8 — Tulum Ruins & Cenotes
Visit the Tulum ruins early, then cool off in a nearby cenote.
Day 9 — Chichén Itzá or Sian Ka’an
Take a day trip to Chichén Itzá, or explore the Sian Ka’an nature reserve.
Day 10 — Beach Day & Farewell
Spend a relaxed final day on the beach before your departure.
Opening times, ticket rules, travel times and prices change, so check each detail before you book.
See the full trip breakdown in our Mexico travel guide.
