Mexico City in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Mexico City lets you go deeper. Here is how to spend three perfect days in CDMX — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: Teotihuacán & center
2Day 2: Xochimilco & Frida
3Day 3: Day trip or museums
4History, culture & flavours

Day 1: pyramids & center

See Teotihuacán and the historic centre.

Day 2: Xochimilco & Frida

Ride a trajinera and visit the Casa Azul.

Day 3: day trip or museums

Visit Tolantongo, Puebla or the great museums.

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Mexico City in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Mexico City?

Three days is ideal — Teotihuacán and the centre on day one, Xochimilco and Frida on day two, and a day trip or the great museums on day three, covering ancient history, culture and food.

What is the best day trip from Mexico City for 3 days?

Teotihuacán is the grandest, Tolantongo the most spectacular for nature, and Puebla the most charming colonial city; all are rewarding from Mexico City.

How do I plan a 3-day Mexico City itinerary?

Spend day one at Teotihuacán and the centre, day two at Xochimilco and Frida, and day three on a day trip or museums, booking the balloon and Frida tickets ahead.

Mexico City in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: pyramids & center

Day 2: Xochimilco & Frida

Day 3: day trip or museums

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Mexico City in 3 days — FAQ

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