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Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

4 days in Mexico City

Aztec ruins, world-class museums and incredible food. Here's how to spend 4 days in Mexico City: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 4 days Mexico City trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
4 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 4 days Mexico City itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Casa Talavera Cultural Center~$5
Casa Talavera Cultural Center is located in the La Merced neighborhood of the historic center of Mexico City. The building dates back to either the 16th or early 17th century and w
12:30
José Luis Cuevas Museum~$15
The José Luis Cuevas Museum is located just off the Zócalo within the Historic center of Mexico City, in Mexico City, Mexico. The museum and Church of Santa Inés were built as part
16:00
Local food tour of Mexico City~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Mexico City.
2

Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Local food tour of Mexico City~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Mexico City.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
3

Day 3

09:00
José Luis Cuevas Museum~$15
The José Luis Cuevas Museum is located just off the Zócalo within the Historic center of Mexico City, in Mexico City, Mexico. The museum and Church of Santa Inés were built as part
12:30
Casa Talavera Cultural Center~$5
Casa Talavera Cultural Center is located in the La Merced neighborhood of the historic center of Mexico City. The building dates back to either the 16th or early 17th century and w
16:00
José Luis Cuevas Museum~$15
The José Luis Cuevas Museum is located just off the Zócalo within the Historic center of Mexico City, in Mexico City, Mexico. The museum and Church of Santa Inés were built as part
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Day 4

09:00
Local food tour of Mexico City~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Mexico City.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Local food tour of Mexico City~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Mexico City.

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What 4 days in Mexico City costs

What this trip costs

$1,129
Flights$45040%
Stay$17616%
Activities$19117%
Food$15614%
Local transport$625%
Shopping$424%
Buffer$525%
$282/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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4 days in Mexico City: FAQ

Is 4 days enough for Mexico City?+

4 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Mexico City, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Mexico City?+

Start with Casa Talavera Cultural Center, José Luis Cuevas Museum and Local food tour of Mexico City. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 4 days in Mexico City cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $520 per person for 4 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Mexico City?+

The best months to visit Mexico City are January, February, March and April, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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