How many days do you need in Mexico City & Yucatán Peninsula?
- Most travelers spend 9-12 days in Mexico City and the Yucatán Peninsula combined
- Visiting Mexico City and the Yucatán Peninsula in 5 to 8 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Chichén Itzá
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico
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Recommended Itineraries for Mexico City & the Yucatán Peninsula
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, Walking Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Teotihuacán Archaeological Site & Basilica of Guadalupe | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Canals of Xochimilco in a Wooden Trajinera | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Fly to Cancún, Transfer to Valladolid | Valladolid |
| Day 5 | Chichén Itzá & Yokdzonot Cenote | Valladolid |
| Day 6 | Ek Balam Archaeological Site, Xcanche Cenote & Village Tour | Valladolid |
| Day 7 | Guided Visit to Cobá & Nuevo Durango, Transfer to Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 8 | Free Day in Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 9 | Float in the Muyil Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | Tulum |
| Day 10 | Return to Cancún, Depart |
This off-the-beaten-track adventure kicks off in Mexico City, where you'll learn the area's pre-Colombian history and visit mysterious temples built by the Aztecs and Mayans. From here, fly to the Riviera Maya to ramble in the colonial streets of Valladolid, dine on fresh cuisine, and chill out on the Caribbean Sea. Expect private guides and transportation throughout (except for your free day in Tulum). Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, Evening Food Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Mexico City History & Gastronomy Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Bike Tour of Teotihuacán | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Fly to Cancún, Transfer to Valladolid, Optional Activities | Valladolid |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Chichén Itzá, Cultural Experience in Yalcobá | Valladolid |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Río Lagartos Reserve & Las Coloradas | Valladolid |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Nuevo Durango, Tour Cobá Ruins & Maya Culinary Workshop | Nuevo Durango |
| Day 8 | Punta Laguna Wildlife Tour, Transfer to Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 9 | Float in the Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Transfer to Puerto Morelos | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 10 | Puerto Morelos Snorkeling Tour | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 11 | Transfer to Cancún, Depart |
Explore two of Mexico's highlight regions: historic Mexico City and the beautiful Yucatán Peninsula. In the former, you'll hike up Aztec pyramids and stroll the cobbled streets of its Centro Histórico—all while indulging in delicious street food. Then you're off to the white-sand beaches of the Yucatán, where you'll tour ancient Maya ruins, participate in Indigenous workshops, and snorkel marine reserves. Read more
Extended Itineraries
15-Day Itinerary Including Chiapas
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, History, Culture & Gastronomy Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | National Museum of Anthropology, Optional Activities | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum, Boat Tour of Xochimilco | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Fly to Tuxtla, Visit Sumidero Canyon, Transfer to San Cristóbal | San Cristobal de las Casas |
| Day 5 | Cooking Class in Zinacantán, Free Time in San Cristóbal | San Cristobal de las Casas |
| Day 6 | San Cristóbal to Palenque via Agua Azul & Misol-Ha | Palenque |
| Day 7 | Tour Palenque, Transfer to Nahá & Tribal Workshop | Nahá |
| Day 8 | Explore the Nahá Reserve, Return to Palenque | Palenque |
| Day 9 | Visit the Cenotes of Miguel Colorado, Transfer to Calakmul | Calakmul |
| Day 10 | Maya Seed Workshop, Transfer to Bacalar | Bacalar |
| Day 11 | Sailing Lake Bacalar, Transfer to Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 12 | Free Day in Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 13 | Free day in Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 14 | Free day in Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 15 | Depart Cancún |
Get to the heart of Mexico's rich culture over 15 days, which will take you from the Spanish colonial plazas of the capital to the Caribbean beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. It begins in Mexico City, where you'll visit museums, enjoy delicious street food, and tour historic enclaves like Coyoacán. Then immerse yourself in the Indigenous culture and ancient ruins of beautiful regions like Chiapas before finishing the trip by sailing around the lagoons of the Yucatán. Read more
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