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5-Day Long Weekend in Mexico City

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Overview

Are you desperate for short getaway to a place full of culture, traditions, incredible gastronomy and magical sites? Look no further, this Mexico City tour is for you!

Mexico City is a metropolis brimming with stories to tell and secrets to find. During this weekend gateway, you'll stay at the beautiful Hotel Zocalo Central, visit Aztec ruins, have lunch on a boat on the Xochimilco Lake, explore some of the best museums in the country and witness one of Mexico's most famous traditions; the Lucha Libre. You will have the time of your life!
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Mexico City

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Arrive in Mexico City

Upon arrival at the airport, you'll meet your driver and transfer to your accomodation, Hotel Zocalo Central. Depending on your arrival time, you may have time to take a stroll around the historical centre or simply settle into your hotel for the evening, ready to start your Mexico City tour in the mañana!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Zocalo Central3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mexico City Airport (MEX), Av Capitan Carlos León, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico to Zócalo Central Hotel

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

Day 2

Culture Tour of Mexico City

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Culture Tour of Mexico City

Spend today exploring the cultural sites and hidden secrets of this famous capital. Spend your morning in the centre visiting the buildings that sit in Zocalo Square. This includes the government buildings and Templo Mayor! You'll have lunch on a boat on the Xochimilco Lake and then spend your afternoon in the district of Coyoacan where you can visit the house of famous Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, and the house of the exiled Russian revolutionary, Leon Trotsky.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Zocalo Central3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mexico City Tour

    National Palace Mexico City

    Templo MayorOptional Activity

    Xochimilco

    Frida Kahlo Museum

    Leon Trotsky House Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

Day 3

Wonders of Teotihuacan

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Wonders of Teotihuacan

Today you'll travel to Teotihuacan, where you can climb up the Pyramid of the Sun and marvel at the ruins of Aztec architecture. On your way, you'll visit the Basilica of Our Lady Guadalupe, a national shrine. The Virgin Mary was believed to have appeared here in the 18th century. In the evening, you'll watch another national treasure, Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling. See this crazy spectacle and find yourself cheering for your favourite wrestler from the side of the ring!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Zocalo Central3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

    Teotihuacan

    Lucha Libre

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    Restaurants

    Gran TeocalliOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zócalo Central Hotel to Zócalo Central Hotel

    Private Driver from Zócalo Central Hotel to Zócalo Central Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

    San Juan Teotihuacán

Day 4

Nature in a Metropolis

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Nature in a Metropolis

Today will be spent in the park of Chapultepec. In the morning, you'll get lost in the incredible National Museum of Anthropology where you will be amazed at Mexican culture, history and traditions. It is home to over 600,000 artefacts of Mexico's vast ancient heritage. In the afternoon, you'll explore the rest of the Chapultepec park, including some of the local markets. This is a perfect place to buy souvenirs to take home for loved ones!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Zocalo Central3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    The National Museum of Anthropology

    Chapultepec

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zócalo Central Hotel to Zócalo Central Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

Day 5

Hasta Luego, Mexico!

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Hasta Luego, Mexico!

Today, its time to check out of Hotel Zocalo Central. You'll meet your driver for your transfer to Mexico City Airport and wave goodbye to this crazy city.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zócalo Central Hotel to Mexico City Airport (MEX), Av Capitan Carlos León, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 4 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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