A Magical 5-Day Mexico City Itinerary

Colorful boats drifting down scenic canals. Enormous Pyramids built by an ancient civilization. Bustling markets filled with handmade treasures. Mexico City is a sprawling wonderland filled with both old and new, hidden spots, and with a cultural identity uniquely its own. And on this 5-day Mexico City Itinerary, you will get a taste (literally) of what it has to offer!

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5-day Mexico City Itinerary FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about Mexico City, called “Ciudad de Mexico” in Spanish (CDMX for short):

Is Mexico City Safe?

Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world, sprawling over 573 square miles and hosting 16,000 people per square mile. Like any large city, Mexico City has areas that are more tourist-friendly than others. This Mexico City Itinerary will be in areas that are generally safe, but like anywhere you go it’s important to keep your wits about you and an eye on your belongings!

Where I stayed in Condesa I felt completely safe my entire trip. I walked around with my friends in Parque México late at night, had midnight tacos after Lucha Libre, and took Ubers back to my place. It’s a relatively safe city!

When’s the Best Time to go to Mexico City?

When I visited Mexico City in early April the temperature fluctuated between the mid 50s to the mid 80s, making for cool and comfortable mornings and evenings and warm afternoons. The city itself has plenty of trees, providing shade in the dry heat.

Since Mexico City is in a desert climate, the temperatures don’t vary extremely like other hotter parts of the country. Year-round you can expect the temperature to be mid-40s to mid-to-high-70s, while in April/May the temperature can get into the low 80s. Since April is one of the “hottest” months, it’s great for this itinerary.

How Do I Get To Mexico City?

Flying will be your best bet to get to Mexico City, unless you live close by in which case you’re probably not using this itinerary! 

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the main airport of Mexico City and it’s easy to get to where you’ll be staying for this itinerary from here….