Five-Day Luxury Itinerary in Mexico

  • Day 1: Mexico City Historic Center
    30 minutes (9.1km) from Benito Juarez International Airport

    Experience the rich history and stunning architecture of Mexico at the heart of the capital city. Stroll through the Zocalo square, visit the Catedral Metropolitana, the Templo Mayor and Palacio Nacional - all located in the area. Take a relaxing walk in the Alameda Central park an end your day with a luxury shopping experience at El Palacio de Hierro.

  • Day 2: Teotihuacan and Shrine of Guadalupe
    1 hr 30 minutes (47.4km) from Mexico City

    Travel back in time to ancient Mexico and experience the majestic pyramids of the Sun and the Moon at the archaeological zone of Teotihuacan. The tour includes a visit to the Temple of the Feathered Serpent and the opportunity to climb the Pyramids. Your day will end with a religious visit to the Shrine of Guadalupe.

  • Day 3: Riviera Maya - Xcaret Park
    5 hr 30 min (614.5 km) from Mexico City

    Experience the beauty of Mexico's Caribbean coastline at the stunning Riviera Maya. Visit Xcaret Park - the eco-archaeological theme park, and enjoy its contrasting natural environments, flora, and fauna. Experience the rich culture of Mexico through the extravagant night shows at Xcaret, which include Voladores de Papantla and the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular.

  • Day 4: Tulum and Playa del Carmen
    1 hr 30 min (64.8 km) from Xcaret Park

    Spend the day exploring the sights and sounds of Tulum, a small bohemian town on the Caribbean coast. Start with a visit to Tulum Archaeological Site, followed by a swim at Tulum Beach. After that, head back north to Playa del Carmen for its luxury shopping and party scene.

  • Day 5: Mexcio City - Xochimilco, and Coyoacan
    1 hr (17.3km) from Benito Juarez International Airport

    Take a relaxing boat tour of the Xochimilco canals and witness the colourful boats known as "trajineras". After that, visit the charming neighbourhood of Coyoacan where you can taste local delicacies from different food markets, visit the Frida Kahlo Museum and Casa Azul, and then head back to the airport.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Xcaret Park (full day, $130)
  • Teotihuacan and Shrine of Guadalupe Tour (full day, $90)
  • Frida Kahlo Museum and Casa Azul (2 hours, $15)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($1,035)

Transportation

Transportation between the destinations will be done using a luxury private car service with an approximate cost of $1,500 for the whole trip. Travel time between destinations has already been added to the itinerary.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, it is highly recommended to visit the Cenotes in Tulum or add a beach day in Playa del Carmen. Also, consider extending your trip to visit other cities like Guadalajara or Oaxaca. If you have less time, it is possible to remove the visit to Xochimilco and Coyoacan on Day 5.

Airports

Mexico City has one main international airport - Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). It is located 3km east of the city center and serves as a hub for Aeromexico and Interjet airlines.

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