Mexico City 5-day itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Plaza de la Bellas Artes

   Commonly known as Palace of Fine Arts or Cathedral of Arts in Mexico, host of art events and art exhibitions, along with a number of enormous murals including Diego Rivera's El hombre controlador del universo and Jorge González Camarena's Liberación.

2. Stop 2

   Plaza de la Constitución

   Commonly known as Zócalo, it is one of the largest squares in the world, surrounded by historic buildings, including the City Hall and the Cathedral.

3. Stop 3

   Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México

   Next to El Zocalo in the city center. The biggest cathedral in the Americas. Containing many altars, its principal altar is made from solid gold.

4. Stop 4

   Angel de la Independencia

   A monument in Reforma Avenue that celebrates Mexico's independence in 1810.

5. Stop 5

   Basílica de Guadalupe

   Catholicism's holiest place in the Americas, and the destination of pilgrims from all over the world, especially during the yearly celebration on the 12th of December. It is the shrine that guards the poncho of Juan Diego that contains the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and is in the northernmost part of the city.

6. Stop 6

   Ciudad Universitaria

   The main campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Located on Insurgentes Sur Avenue, it is one of the world's largest universities, with more than 270,000 students every semester. In 2007 it was declared a unesco

Eat · Barracuda Diner: Barracuda Diner listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Cineteca Nacional

   It was the first to screen art films, and is known for its forums, retrospectives and homages. It has four screening rooms, a video and a film library, as well as a cafeteria.

2. Stop 2

   Torre Latinoamericana

   For stunning views of the city. Its central location, height (183 m or 597 ft; 45 stories), and history make it one of Mexico City's most important landmarks.

3. Stop 3

   National Museum of Anthropology

   One of the best museums worldwide over, it was built in late 1960s and designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez. Notice the huge, impressive fountain in the courtyard. It gathers the best collection of sculptures, jewels and handcrafts from ancient Mexican cultures, and could take many hours to see everything. They also have interesting international special exhibits.

4. Stop 4

   Plaza de las Tres Culturas

   Examples of modern, colonial, and pre-Columbian architecture, all around one square.

5. Stop 5

   Museum of Modern Art

   Here you will find paintings from Frida Kahlo, Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo, as well as a sculpture garden.

6. Stop 6

   Dolores Olmedo Museum

   An art philanthropist left her former home, the grand Hacienda La Noria, as a museum featuring the works of her friend Diego Rivera. At least 137 of his works are displayed here, as are 25 paintings of Frida Kahlo. The premises also feature beautiful gardens full of peacocks and a weird species of Aztec dog. However, the museum is under renovation and is sched to reopen sometime in 2026.

Eat · La Biela: La Biela listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   José Luis Cuevas Museum

   Opened in 1992 and is filled with about 1,000 paintings, drawings, and sculptures from notorious artist, Jose Cuevas.

2. Stop 2

   National History Museum in Chapultepec's Castle

   The Museum's nineteen rooms contain, in addition to a collection of pre-Columbian material and reproductions of old manuscripts, a vast range of exhibits illustrating the history of Mexico since the Spanish conquest.

3. Stop 3

   Papalote Children's Museum

   If you've got kids, they'll love it! Bright, colorful, and filled with educational experiences for children of all ages.

4. Stop 4

   Universum

   A science museum maintained by UNAM, the largest university in Latin America. Take some time to wander around the Campus.

5. Stop 5

   Casa Mural Diego Rivera

   Contains murals of acclaimed artist, Diego Rivera.

6. Stop 6

   National Palace (Zocalo)

   You can see some impressive Diego Rivera frescoes.

Eat · Wings Puerto Aereo: Wings Puerto Aereo listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Templo Mayor Museum (Zocalo)

   Contains the ruins and last remnants of the Aztec empire. attached to the huge archeological site where the foundations of the temple were accidentally found in the 1970s.

2. Stop 2

   San Carlos Museum

   The San Carlos Museum holds some of Mexico's best paintings and exhibit 15th and 16th century paintings.

3. Stop 3

   National Art Museum

   The National Art Museum, houses a rich collection of Mexican art ranging from the 16th to the first half of the 20th centuries.

4. Stop 4

   Frida Kahlo Museum

   The former house of the painter since she was born to her death, and full of some of her works, and many of her personal artifacts.

5. Stop 5

   Anahuacalli Museum

   An impressive modern representation of Mayan architecture, it houses Diego Rivera’s collection of Aztec and other precolumbian cultures' sculptures.

6. Stop 6

   Leon Trotsky Museum

   This was the house where Trotsky lived in exile during the last 1.5 years of his life, and was murdered by one of Stalin's agents. Guided tours are provided by members of the Workers/ Revolutionary Party.

Eat · Sal y Dulce Artesanos: Sal y Dulce Artesanos listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Teotihuacan

   Listed as a next stop from Mexico City. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

2. Stop 2

   Desert of the Lions

   Listed as a next stop from Mexico City. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

3. Stop 3

   Iztacchuatl-Popocateptl National Park

   Listed as a next stop from Mexico City. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

Eat · Pack snacks from town. Do not count on a full menu at a small station.