Mexico City, Mexico - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-16

Mexico City is a vibrant and lively metropolis combining rich history, colorful culture, and exquisite cuisine. Visit to experience its unique energy, impressive archaeological sites, world-class museums, and bustling markets.

Top things to do in Mexico City

Things to do in Mexico City include Museum of Anthropology, Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución), Chapultepec Park. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Mexico City

Here is what 3 days in Mexico City look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Templo MayorTemple · Centro Histórico
    200 m
  2. 2
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico CityChurch · Centro Histórico
    250 m
  3. 3
    Palacio NacionalPalace
    200 m
  4. 4
    Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución)Centro Histórico
    750 m
  5. 5
    Torre LatinoamericanaSkyscraper · Centro Histórico
    200 m
  6. 6
    Palacio de Bellas ArtesOpera house
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Museo Frida KahloArt museum
    7.5 km
  2. 2
    Castillo de Chapultepec y Museo Nacional de Historia (MNH)Palace
    450 m
  3. 3
    Chapultepec ParkPark · Chapultepec
    550 m
  4. 4
    Museum of AnthropologyArchaeology museum · Chapultepec
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Basilica of Our Lady of GuadalupeChurch
    8.3 km
  2. 2
    Monumento a la IndependenciaMonument
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Mexico City?

Museum of Anthropology, Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución), Chapultepec Park, Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, Coyoacán, Museo Soumaya and 9 more. Museum of Anthropology: One of the world's finest museums, showcasing spectacular archaeological and ethnographic treasures of ancient Mexican cultures.

What can you do in 3 days in Mexico City?

Day 1: Templo Mayor, Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, Palacio Nacional, Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución). Day 2: Museo Frida Kahlo, Castillo de Chapultepec y Museo Nacional de Historia (MNH), Chapultepec Park, Museum of Anthropology. Day 3: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Monumento a la Independencia.

Which museums are worth visiting in Mexico City?

Museums worth visiting in Mexico City: Museum of Anthropology (Chapultepec), Museo Soumaya (Nuevo Polanco), Museo del Objeto (MODO) and Museo Frida Kahlo.

Which churches are worth seeing in Mexico City?

Churches worth seeing in Mexico City: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City (Centro Histórico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

What parks and gardens are there in Mexico City?

Parks and gardens in Mexico City: Chapultepec Park (Chapultepec) and Alameda Central Park (Centro).

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