7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Mexico City

  • Day 1: Chapultepec Castle
    20 minutes (5.6 miles) from Mexico City Centre

    Visit the historic Chapultepec Castle, which served as a retreat for royals and housed several presidential offices. Get a glimpse of Mexico’s fascinating history, and admire libraries and gardens inside the castle.

  • Day 2: National Museum of Anthropology
    15 minutes (3.7 miles) from Chapultepec Castle

    Explore one of the world's best museums extinct cultures through the preserved artifacts and interactive displays inside. The museum holds more than 22 exhibit halls that accommodate interesting collections dating back from pre-colonial era up to the present.

  • Day 3: Xochimilco
    40 minutes (13.4 miles) from National Museum of Anthropology

    Enjoy a fun-filled family day aboard a colorful boat in Xochimilco. These floating gardens had earned the nickname ‘Mexican Venice,’ your group can enjoy live music, street food, and souvenir shopping onboard wile relishing the unique canals surrounding the neighbourhood.

  • Day 4: Bosque de Tlalpan
    1 hour (11.3 miles) from Xochimilco

    Have an outdoor break from the city and take a walk in Bosque de Tlalpan, a wooded reserve covering 1600 hectare right in the City limits. Visitors take pleasant strolls, bird watch, or engage in some fun activities like hiking, biking, horse riding, and picnicking.

  • Day 5: Six Flags Mexico
    20 minutes (8.7 miles) from Bosque de Tlalpan

    To add some thrills to the itinerary, this amusement park presents different attractions including exciting roller coasters, themed rides, and dramas shows. Six Flags Mexico might be an excellent choice for a day full of fun and a perfect solution to entertain all ages from the family.

  • Day 6: Teotihuacan
    1 hour (30 miles) from Six Flags Mexico

    Take a closer look at Mesoamerican culture through the pyramids of Teotihuacan, located in the north of Mexico City. These pyramids distinctly feature the unique architectural design of Mexico’s ancient times, and visitors will get to experience learn more about the culture and history surrounding it, purchase some souvenirs or taste some traditional meals from the local eateries on-site.

  • Day 7: Mercado de la Ciudadela
    20 minutes (5 miles) from Teotihuacan

    End your family trip with some shopping at Mercado de la Ciudadela, a market filled with vendors’ offering a colourful array of authentic, local handicrafts, souvenirs, and blankets, amongst many other items, which will undoubtedly fit in well in any family living room.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chapultepec Castle (3 hours, Free admission)
  • National Museum of Anthropology (4 hours, $10 USD per adult, Free admission for children under 13 years of age)
  • Xochimilco (3 hours, $25 to rent a boat)
  • Bosque de Tlalpan (5 hours, Free admission)
  • Six Flags Mexico (6 hours, $40 USD per adult, discounted price for children)
  • Teotihuacan (4 hours, around $22 USD for adults, discounts for children, and senior citizens)
  • Mercado de la Ciudadela (3 hours, free entry)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $97 USD per adult, discounted price for children and senior citizens

Transportation

The best way to get around in Mexico City is by taking the metro. Most of the major tourist attractions and cultural landmarks are accessible by the metro. Taxis are also available, hail the green and white taxis or call for one. Rideshare companies operate and offer a more comfortable and convenient experience with rates starting from $2 USD. A seven-day public transportation ticket costs only $8 USD per person.

Useful tips

This itinerary can be an excellent fit for families who desire to experience a blend of culture, history, and entertainment in Mexico City, there are plenty of other attractions, like the Frida Kahlo Museum or the Palace of Fine Arts for those interested in art and history, or the interactive Papalote Children's Museum, for families traveling with young children.

Airports

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the only airport serving in the Mexican capital. Located approximately 5 kilometers away from the downtown area, the airport can be reached by shuttle, metrobus and taxi services, which fares range from 8 to 45 USD based on your choice of transportation.

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