Mexico City in 3 Days

• Early morning: Optional hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan (requires 5:00 AM departure, returns by noon)
• Morning: Explore the Zocalo -- Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor Aztec ruins, National Palace (free entry to see Diego Rivera's murals)
• Lunch: Street food tour through the centro -- tacos, tlacoyos, tamales
• Afternoon: Walk along Avenida Madero to the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Explore the Roma Norte neighborhood -- street art, cafes, Mercado Medellin
• Evening: Dinner in Roma or Condesa at one of the many acclaimed restaurants

• Morning: Museo Nacional de Antropologia -- plan for 3+ hours in this extraordinary museum
• Lunch: Polanco neighborhood for upscale Mexican cuisine
• Afternoon: Chapultepec Castle for panoramic views and the National History Museum. Walk through Chapultepec Park.
• Evening: Choose your adventure --
  • Lucha Libre at Arena Mexico (Tuesday, Friday, or Sunday)
  • Plaza Garibaldi for live mariachi (any evening)
  • Mezcal bars in Roma for a quieter evening

• Option A: Coyoacan + Xochimilco

  • Morning: Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) -- book tickets well in advance. Explore Coyoacan's charming plazas and markets.
  • Lunch: Coyoacan market
  • Afternoon: Xochimilco boat ride through the floating gardens on a trajinera

• Option B: Teotihuacan + Coyoacan

  • Early morning: Teotihuacan -- climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon (2-3 hours at the site)
  • Lunch: On-site or en route back to the city
  • Afternoon: Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacan exploration
  • Evening: Farewell dinner in Condesa

Practical Information

• Budget estimate -- $60-120 USD per day for mid-range travel
• Transport -- Metro (5 MXN per ride), Metrobus, and Uber/DiDi cover the city efficiently. Walk in Roma, Condesa, Coyoacan, and the centro.
• Book ahead -- Frida Kahlo Museum and Teotihuacan balloon rides require advance booking
• Best time -- March to May for dry, warm weather. Late October for Day of the Dead.
• Stay in -- Roma Norte or Condesa for the best combination of location, dining, and walkability