Mexico City
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3 Days in Mexico City — Complete Itinerary

Daily Budget€15€85
Best SeasonApril, May, October
DestinationMexico City
Duration3 Days
Day 1
Morning

Zócalo & National Palace

Explore Mexico City's historic heart, surrounded by Spanish colonial architecture and the vibrant murals of Diego Rivera at the National Palace. Admire the cathedral's intricate facade and soak in the energy of street performers and locals sipping coffee at cafes.

Budget tip: Grab a $0.50 coffee and pastry from a street cart near the cathedral instead of expensive café de la plaza.
Afternoon

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)

Tour the iconic blue house where the artist lived and worked, now housing her personal artifacts, paintings, and garden. See her self-portraits and the room where she died, surrounded by her collections of pre-Hispanic art.

Budget tip: Buy tickets online in advance (€4.50) to skip lines; entry is cheaper than museum tours in other cities.
Evening

Coyoacán Market & Street Food

Wander the cobblestone streets of Coyoacán, sampling authentic street food like al pastor tacos at El Cardenal (Calzada de los Héroes 121) and churros with chocolate. Watch artisans craft pottery and textiles in the market square.

Budget tip: Eat at "Tacos El Pujol" (under €2 per taco) instead of touristy restaurants; share a plate to save.
Day 2
Morning

Teotihuacan Pyramids

Visit the ancient city of Teotihuacan, home to the Sun and Moon Pyramids, walking the 3km Avenue of the Dead. See the Pyramid of the Sun (100m tall) and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its serpent carvings.

Budget tip: Take the metro to Teotihuacan station (€3.50 round-trip) instead of a tour; bring water to avoid overpriced vendors.
Afternoon

Xochimilco Canals

Ride a colorful trajinera boat through the ancient canals of Xochimilco (Avenida de los Insurgentes S/N), lined with flower-covered houses and singing vendors. Enjoy traditional Mexican music and street food like tamales.

Budget tip: Pay €4 for a 1-hour boat ride (shared with locals); avoid "tourist boats" with forced photo ops.
Evening

Roma Norte Food Tour

Experience the hipster culinary scene in Roma Norte, starting with mole at Pujol (Calzada de los Cerritos 130) and ending with craft cocktails at La Perla. Stroll through street art-filled alleys with neon-lit bars.

Budget tip: Order the €12 "mole tasting menu" at Pujol instead of full dinner; drink house margaritas at La Perla (€5).
Day 3
Morning

Chapultepec Park & Museum

Explore Chapultepec Park's 1,600 acres, featuring the iconic Chapultepec Castle and the Anthropology Museum (Av. Paseo de la Reforma). Walk through the rose garden and see the ancient Aztec ruins at the base of the hill.

Budget tip: Entry to the Anthropology Museum is €3 (free for students); visit early to avoid crowds.
Afternoon

San Juan Market & Coyoacán

Shop for handwoven textiles and spices at Mercado San Juan (Calle de la Palma 78), then relax in Coyoacán's central plaza. Try "chiles en nogada" (stuffed peppers) at a family-run eatery.

Budget tip: Buy spices at Mercado San Juan (€1.50 per spice) instead of souvenir shops; eat at "Café de la Esquina" for €3.
Evening

Polanco Luxury Shopping

Browse high-end boutiques along Paseo de la Reforma in Polanco, ending at a rooftop bar like La Terraza (Av. Presidente Masaryk 135) for city views. Experience the contrast between modern luxury and historic neighborhoods.

Budget tip: Use the metro to Polanco (€2) instead of taxis; drink at the bar's €5 happy hour instead of dinner.

Local Insider Tip

Use Metro Line 2 (the blue line) for all inter-neighborhood travel—never take taxis in rush hour; it’s 80% cheaper and avoids traffic jams.

About These Attractions

Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12

Frida Kahlo MuseumArt museum in Mexico City [Wikipedia]

The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as The Blue House for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It is in the Colonia del Carmen neighborhood of Coyoacán in Mexico City. The buildin

Mesoamerican pyramidsProminent architectural features of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations [Wikipedia]

Mesoamerican pyramids form a prominent part of ancient Mesoamerican architecture. Although similar in some ways to Egyptian pyramids, these New World structures have flat tops and stairs ascending their faces, more similar to ancient Mesopotamian Ziggurats. Most pyramids had squa

Colonia RomaNeighborhood in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, Mexico [Wikipedia]

Colonia Roma, also called La Roma or simply, Roma, is a district located in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City just west of the city's historic center. The area comprises two colonias: Roma Norte and Roma Sur, divided by Coahuila street.

ChapultepecUrban park in Mexico City [Wikipedia]

Chapultepec, more commonly called the "Bosque de Chapultepec" in Mexico City, is one of the largest city parks in Mexico, measuring in total just over 866 hectares. Centered on a rock formation called Chapultepec Hill, one of the park's main functions is as an ecological space in

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