How to Spend 2 Days in Mexico City - A Complete Itinerary for Mexico City

Day 1 | Morning

National Museum of Anthropology

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

The National Museum of Anthropology (National Museum of Anthropology) opened in September 1964, formerly the Antiquities Committee of the University of Mexico in 1808, and has a high status in the history of anthropology. The museum displays the Indian civilization, Aztec civilization and Mayan civilization of Mexico. The museum is divided into two floors, with 12 halls (sala) on the ground floor, which focus on exhibiting more than 27,000 cultural relics unearthed from archaeology, mainly introducing the Mexican civilization in the pre-Hispanic period, including a large number of treasures reflecting Indian civilization, such as painted portrait pots, painted pottery pots , jaguar weng, corn god statue incense burner, smiling face, human face pattern incense burner, rain god statue urn, etc. The 24-ton sun stone in the Mexica exhibition hall has become a proof of the Aztecs' former glory. The exhibition hall on the second floor basically corresponds to the first floor in position, and is used to display Mexican contemporary culture and modern life. Through costumes, musical instruments, weapons, religious utensils and daily utensils and other cultural relics, the culture, art, religion and way of life of various ethnic groups in Mexico are described in detail. The museum building itself is a model of modern Mexican architecture, and the huge umbrella-shaped stone pillar fountain in the central hall is the finishing touch, which has also appeared on many postcards of Mexico City. In addition, the museum also contains relevant introductions to anthropological overviews, prehistoric times, and primitive immigration to the American continent.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Omnia: Beautiful museum displaying ancient artworks, it also portrays old costumes and funerals

Day 1 | Afternoon

Museo Frida Kahlo nearby is the top choice before you leave National Museum of Anthropology and hit the road.

Museo Frida Kahlo

Opening Hours: Open on Tue,Thu-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Wed,11:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon

Ticket Price: 250 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2 Hours

Location: Londres 247, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, 04100 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Most tourists will visit this place where the great female painter Frida Khalo lived and died with admiration. Her former residence has now been transformed into a museum, which houses Many of Frida's personal belongings, as well as some of her art and her collection, have now become a museum. The museum is located to the south, far from the city center.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Draghignazzo: full of art and history. neighborhood is lovely.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Ágata Hotel Boutique & Spa is the best places.

Ágata Hotel Boutique & Spa

The Ágata Hotel Boutique & Spa provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Coyoacan will find that the Ágata Hotel Boutique & Spa is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Guests will find Museo Frida Kahlo, Casa de Cultura Jesus Reyes Heroles and Viveros de Coyoacán just a short distance from the hotel.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing.

Day 2 | Morning

Castillo de Chapultepec

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

It was originally a refuge for the Aztec wanderers, and later became a summer retreat for the wealthy Aztecs. Formerly used as a military academy, a weather station, it is now a Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia). Located in Zone 1 of Chapultepec Park, the in-house museum showcases a long period of history. The symbolic objects of various periods are fascinating. In addition, the museum also has exquisite murals, such as panoramic murals in the sixth exhibition hall. In addition, a large number of paintings, photos and documents are collected here.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Castillo de Chapultepec, Templo Mayor next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Templo Mayor

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Seminario 8, Historic Center, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Mexico City

The temple, which sits at the center of the Aztec world, was destroyed by Spanish colonists in 1521 and is now in ruins. There is a museum in the Great Temple, displaying the remains of archaeological discoveries, which is a good demonstration of the ancient civilization of the Aztecs. Entering the ruins of the Great Temple, people can approach it layer by layer along the route excavated by archaeologists. Next to the ruins is the 4-story Museo del Templo Mayor (Museo del Templo Mayor).

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: All Mexican culture in this place. Excellent!

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.