7-Day Itinerary for Exploring Mexico City, Mexico

Day 1: Historic Center & Zócalo

Morning:

• Start your day with a traditional Mexican breakfast at El Cardenal (Allende 4, Centro Histórico).
• Visit the Templo Mayor and its nearby Aztec ruins.
• Explore the Palacio de Bellas Artes, admire its beautiful murals, and if available, catch a dance or music performance.

Afternoon:

• Wander through the bustling Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución), visit the National Palace (Palacio Nacional) and Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Check out the Catedrálica (Calle Tacuba 21), a unique bookstore with a cathedral-like interior.

Evening:

• Enjoy dinner at Pujol (Calle Francisco González González 2697, Polanco), one of the world’s best restaurants.
• Take a stroll in the trendy Polanco neighborhood and visit the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso for its beautiful gardens and art exhibitions.

Day 2: Museums & Chapultepec Park

Morning:

• Breakfast at El Destilado (Av. Paseo de la Reforma 635, Polanco).
• Visit the National Museum of Anthropology to learn about Mexico’s rich history and cultures.

Afternoon:

• Spend your afternoon in Chapultepec Park. Visit Chapultepec Castle, stroll through the park, or rent a boat on the lake.
• Explore the Rufino Tamayo Museum, located within the park.

Evening:

• Dine at Casa Oaxaca (Av. Paseo de la Reforma 217, Polanco), for authentic Oaxacan cuisine.
• Take a nightcap at Pulque Tostada El Destilado, the rooftop bar of El Destilado.

Day 3: Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)

Morning:

• Head to the charming neighborhood of Coyoacán. Enjoy breakfast at a local café.
• Visit Frida Kahlo Museum (Calle Londres 247, Del Carmen Coyoacán).

Afternoon:

• Explore the vibrant markets and streets of Coyoacán, shop for souvenirs, or grab a bite to eat at La Orchidía (Prolongación de Amberes 256, Coyoacán).
• Visit the Temple of San Juan Bautista, a beautiful church with a Talavera tile facade.

Evening:

• Dine at Mercado Coyoacán for a variety of food options.
• Enjoy live music and dance performances at Plaza Hidalgo.

Day 4: Xochimilco & Floating Gardens (Xochimico)

Morning:

• Take a tram or Uber to Xochimilco.
• Rent a trajinera (flat-bottomed boat) and explore the intricate network of canals.

Afternoon:

• Relax and enjoy a lunch aboard your trajinera, or return to land and dine at El Teller de Todo (Av. Paseo de la Flora 102, Xochimilco).
• Visit the Jardín Tlap Coleoquele to learn about traditional Aztec agricultural practices.

Evening:

• Return to Mexico City and have dinner at Contramar (Calle Colima 243, Polanco), for seafood dishes.

Day 5: Teotihuacan & Santa Fe

Morning:

• Take a tour or Uber to the Teotihuacan archaeological site. Climb the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon, and explore the Avenue of the Dead.

Afternoon:

• Return to Mexico City and visit the modern neighborhood of Santa Fe.
• Dine at Borrachito (Av. Paseo de la Reforma 502, Santa Fe), for gourmet tacos.

Evening:

• Explore the upscale shopping centers in Santa Fe or relax at a nearby park.

Day 6: Modern Art & Street Food

Morning:

• Visit the Museo Soumaya (Av. Paseo de la Reforma 5515, Polanco) and the Jumex Museum (Avenida Júarez 397, Centro Histórico).

Afternoon:

• Indulge in Mexico City’s famous street food at Mercado San Juan (Calle San Juan de Letrán 2, Centro Histórico) or Mercado La Merced (Avenida Juárez s/n, Centro Histórico).

Evening:

• Dine at Pizzería el Garrafón (Calle José María Izazaga 37, Colonia Condesa), for wood-fired pizzas.
• Enjoy a drink at Licorería Limantour (Av. Álvaro Obregón 185, Polanco), one of the world’s best bars.

Day 7: Departure

Morning:

• Have a leisurely breakfast and spend your last hours in Mexico City shopping for souvenirs or revisiting favorite spots.

Afternoon/Evening:

• Depending on your departure time, head to the airport and bid farewell to this vibrant city!