7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Mexico City

  1. Day 1: The National Museum of Anthropology
    10 mins (3.3km) from Zona Rosa

    Discover Mexico's pre-Columbian civilizations and an enormous Aztec stone calendar at this beautiful museum.

  2. Day 2: Chapultepec Park
    10 mins (1km) from The National Museum of Anthropology

    Explore the largest city park in the Western Hemisphere, visit the Chapultepec Castle, and take a boat ride around the lakes.

  3. Day 3: Teotihuacan
    1 hour 30 mins (50km) from Zocalo

    Discover the ancient Mesoamerican city of monumental pyramids and fascinating history.

  4. Day 4: Coyoacan Neighborhood
    20 mins (5.5km) from Teotihuacan

    The place where Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera lived. Visit the museums, colorful alleyways and enjoy traditional Mexican food.

  5. Day 5: Biking in Bosque de Tlalpan
    1 hour (23km) from Coyoacan Neighborhood

    Explore the breathtaking natural reserve and hidden trails on bike.

  6. Day 6: Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling
    30 mins (12km) from Bosque de Tlalpan

    Catch a wild show of Mexican wrestling while enjoying traditional snacks and beer.

  7. Day 7: Xochimilco Floating Gardens
    50 mins (23km) from Lucha Libre Arena

    Take a colorful boat ride, and enjoy the local mariachi music and food.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The National Museum of Anthropology (2-3 hours, $12)
  • Chapultepec Park (3-4 hours, free)
  • Teotihuacan (5-6 hours, $35 for guided tour)
  • Coyoacan Neighborhood (4-5 hours, $10)
  • Biking in Bosque de Tlalpan (2-3 hours, $10 bike rental)
  • Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling (3 hours, $20-30 depending on seat location)
  • Xochimilco Floating Gardens (3-4 hours, $30 for a boat rental)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $127-137

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Diego Rivera Mural Museum, the Historical Center, and visiting the trendy Roma and Condesa Neighborhoods. If you have less time, you may want to skip the Xochimilco or Coyoacan, and reduce some time on the other activities.

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