3 Day Itinerary to Mexico City
Want an unforgettable long weekend getaway? Mexico City is the ideal long weekend destination from the USA! Save hours of planning by stealing our long-weekend itinerary for Mexico City and beyond. From the jaw-dropping beauty of its neighborhoods and parks to the historic sights and unforgettable food, there's so much to explore on this short, scenic, memorable trip.
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3-Day Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Central neighborhoods and Lucha Libre
Day 2: Everything near Chapultepec & Xochimilco boat tour
Day 3: Hot air balloon tour & Polanco neighborhood
Day One: Neighborhood Vibes & Lucho Libre Nights
Spend the day strolling and shopping through CDMX's beautiful central neighborhoods, then get ready for a fun, wild night of great food and even better entertainment.
Book an early morning photoshoot around the Roma Norte & Condessa neighborhoods
We booked a two-hour photoshoot with @capturingmemoriescdmx and were blown away! Not only is she an excellent photographer, but she's also Mexico's best tour guide! Click the link above and DM her to book a photo tour. She's truly amazing!
Continue to eat around and explore Roma, Roma Norte, & Condessa
Food Recommendation: Coffee and breakfast at Cafe Nin, lunch at Carajillo, and dinner at Fonda Fina
Shopping Recommendation: Goodbye Folk, Vintage Hoe, and Vintrend Shop
Uber to Zócalo, then explore the Centro Histórico
Zócalo is the main square at the center of the historical district.
See the beautiful Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, Palacio Postal, Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela, and Bellas Artes.
For the best view of Bellas Artes, go into the Sears building across the street and head up to the 8th-floor cafe, Finca Don Porfirio. Order a coffee and enjoy the view!
Spend an unforgettable evening with the Lucha Libre Airbnb Experience
The tour is properly titled "Lucha+Tacos+Cerveza=BEST NIGHT EVER." The price includes drinks, food, and the Lucha Libre show. Whether you're a big fan of professional Mexican wrestling or know nothing about it but are curious to learn, this experience feeds you well, has plenty of good drinks, fun people, and amazing hosts who explain everything you need to know before the wrestling match so that you're both not overwhelmed and are ready to watch and be part of the action! It's one of our favorite travel experiences to this day. (And we aren't even extraverts and typically shy away from group activities - it's that good!)
Day Two: Chapultepec & Xochimilco
Park day and boat day? That's what we call a vacation! Put on your walking shoes and get ready for a day full of beautiful nature, history, and culture.
Explore Chapultepec Park & Castle
Twice the size of Central Park in New York City, Chapultepec Park is an absolute haven in the middle of this massive city. In the park, you can enjoy food options, workout classes, paddle boats, and so many walking trails.
Located inside Chapultepec Park, you'll find the stunning Chapultepec Castle. While the park requires no entry fee, you do need tickets to see the castle (which you can buy at the park), but it's worth it! It's full of amazing architecture, history, and city views.
Visit Museo Nacional de Antropología & Jardín Botánico del Bosque de Chapultepec
Just a short walk from the park, you'll find beautiful gardens and an impressive anthropology museum. You don't need a ticket to see the botanical garden, but you should buy tickets in advance for the Museo Nacional de Antropología, home to the world's largest collection of ancient Mexican artifacts.
Take a rideshare out to Xochimilco
To do the next activity, take an Uber or Didi right outside the city to the Xochimilco canals. The map will say it's a 30-minute drive, but plan for at least an hour for traffic and finding your boat tour group.
Take a Xochimilco boat experience in the late afternoon or evening
This Airbnb experience is so much fun and makes for a great tour of the famous canals. You'll play games, enjoy drinks and food, and learn a lot about different aspects of Mexican culture.
Day Three: Hot Air Balloon, History, and Shopping
Make the most of your last day exploring this beautiful region of Mexico with a scenic tour and a little bit of shopping.
Early morning pickup for your balloon ride and tour
Book this Airbnb Experience, and they'll pick you up straight from your hotel!
Hot air balloon ride with guided tour in Teotihuacan
Once picked up, the guide will take you from there! They'll drive you to a central point around Teotihuacan, where your group and others will munch on light snacks and enjoy a quick coffee while the professionals get the balloons ready. Once you get the all-clear, you'll take to the skies and soak up the breathtaking sunrise views.
After the balloon ride, you'll enjoy a proper breakfast, then a guided tour of the Teotihuacan pyramids and caves.
This is a 9-hour experience and will take most of your day - but it's so worth it!
Head back to Mexico City center
The Airbnb experience will drop you back at your hotel. Once you're there, freshen up for your last evening out!
Explore the Polanco Neighborhood
Visit Parque Lincoln, shop at Antara Polanco or one of the many boutique and designer stores in the neighborhood, and stop by Cafebrería El Péndulo, a very vibey, cool, picturesque bookstore.
For dinner, make a reservation at Huset. For dessert, enjoy as many churros as you can eat at the iconic El Moro.