The Catedral Metropolitana and the Sagrario on the Zócalo

Itinerary · Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City in three days

A first visit: the Centro and its murals, Chapultepec and Polanco, Coyoacán and Roma.

Three days

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  1. Day 1, 9:00

    1The Templo Mayor

    Centro Histórico·Archaeological site and museum

    At opening time; closed on Mondays.

  2. Day 1, 11:00

    2Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso

    Centro Histórico·Murals and exhibitions

    The murals.

  3. Day 1, 13:30

    3Café de Tacuba

    Centro Histórico·Historic restaurant

    Lunch under the tiles.

  4. Day 1, 16:00

    4The Zócalo to Bellas Artes

    Centro Histórico·Walk

    Along Madero.

  5. Day 1, 20:30

    5Bar La Ópera

    Centro Histórico·Historic bar

    A drink in the Belle Époque room.

  6. Day 2, 9:30

    6The Museo Nacional de Antropología

    Bosque de Chapultepec·Museum

    Allow the morning.

  7. Day 2, 13:00

    7The Castillo de Chapultepec

    Bosque de Chapultepec·Castle and museum

    Up the hill.

  8. Day 2, 20:00

    8Quintonil

    Polanco·Fine dining

    Two MICHELIN Stars (2026), in Polanco.

  9. Day 3, 10:00

    9The Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul)

    Coyoacán·House museum

    With your timed ticket.

  10. Day 3, 12:30

    10Coyoacán: the gardens and the Blue House

    Coyoacán·Walk

    The squares and the market.

  11. Day 3, 15:00

    11Contramar

    Roma·Restaurant

    A late lunch, as the city eats.

  12. Day 3, 21:00

    12Licorería Limantour

    Roma·Cocktail bar

    Cocktails in Roma.

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