Mexico City 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Exploring Mexico City

Day 1 - Arrival & Centro Histórico

  • Arrive at Benito Juárez International Airport (AIFA) and transfer to your hotel in the Zona Rosa or Polanco districts.
  • Check-in, freshen up and have lunch at Café El Popular, known for its traditional Mexican dishes.
  • Visit Zócalo (Main Square), Mexico City’s heart, where you can see the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, and Templo Mayor.
  • Evening stroll along Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, the city’s main avenue adorned with monumental sculptures.
  • Dinner at Pujol or Quintonil (reservation required), two of Mexico City’s finest dining experiences.

Day 2 - Museums & Anthropology

  • Breakfast at your hotel or a local cafe like Panadería Rosetta.
  • Spend the morning exploring Chapultepec Park, one of the largest city parks in the world, which houses the National Museum of Anthropology.
  • Lunch at El Cardenal near the museum.
  • Afternoon visit to the Museum of Modern Art (MUAC) or Palace of Bellas Artes.
  • Dinner in Polanco at Contramar, a seafood restaurant with an extensive menu.

Day 3 - Coyoacán & Xochimilco

  • Travel to the southern borough of Coyoacán and have breakfast at one of the many cafes lining the square, like Café La Abuela.
  • Explore the historic district, visit Frida Kahlo’s Blue House (Casa Azul), and San Juan Market for local crafts and food.
  • After lunch, take a trip to Xochimilco to float in colorful trajineras boats among the chinampas (floating gardens).
  • Dinner at El Taller de San Angel Inn, offering contemporary Mexican cuisine with a romantic ambiance.

Day 4 - San Ángel & Mercado Medina

  • Breakfast at your hotel or try local pastries at Panadería Rosetta in San Ángel.
  • Spend the morning visiting the Mercado Medina, a large indoor market selling various Mexican crafts, textiles, and food.
  • Lunch at El Destilado, a restaurant offering traditional Mexican dishes with a twist.
  • Afternoon visit to the San Ángel Inn for dessert and exploration of the surrounding art galleries.
  • Dinner in Polanco or Zona Rosa at your choice of restaurant.

Day 5 - Teotihuacan & Lucha Libre

  • Early departure to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, with a guided tour to explore the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon.
  • Return for lunch in the city, followed by a visit to the Mask Museum or Museo Tamayo.
  • Evening Lucha Libre show at Arena México, Mexico City’s iconic wrestling arena.
  • Dinner near the arena at one of the many local eateries.

Day 6 - Pedregal & Bosque de Chapultepec

  • Breakfast at your hotel or a local café in Pedregal, an upscale residential area with beautiful views of the city.
  • Spend the morning hiking in Bosque de Chapultepec, exploring its many parks and museums like the Museum of Modern Art (MUAC).
  • Lunch at Pujolito or Maximo Bistrot.
  • Afternoon visit to Leon Trotsky’s House, located in Coyoacán.
  • Farewell dinner at your choice of restaurant, perhaps trying Tlayudas La Calavera for an authentic Oaxacan meal.

Day 7 - Departure

  • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Benito Juárez International Airport (AIFA) for your departure.