How many days do you need in Mexico City & Mérida?
- Most travelers spend 7-8 days in Mexico City and Mérida combined
- Visiting Mexico City and Mérida in 5 or 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Playa del Carmen, Valladolid, and Tulum
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico
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Recommended Itineraries for Mexico City & Mérida
Recommended Itinerary for 7 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, Explore | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Mexico City Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Guided Visit to Teotihuacán | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Monumental Cholula & Puebla | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Fly to Mérida, Afternoon City Tour | Mérida |
| Day 6 | Explore Chichén Itzá | Mérida |
| Day 7 | Depart Mérida |
The largest pyramid in the world is in Mexico, as are some of the world's mysterious pyramids—at Cholula and Teotihuacán, respectively—and you'll visit both places on this wide-ranging cultural tour. Learn about pre-Hispanic, Mayan, and Aztec cultures as you explore Mexico City, Mérida, Puebla, and Chichén Itzá, and take a break for a refreshing dip in a cenote. And a taco or two, of course. Read more
Extended Itineraries
11-Day Itinerary Including Valladolid & Tulum
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, Explore | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | History & Gastronomy Tour, Visit the Museum of Anthropology | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Teotihuacán & Mexican Dining Experience | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Float the Canals of Xochimilco, Explore Coyoacán | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Valladolid, Optional Activities | Valladolid |
| Day 6 | Ek' Balam Archaeological Site, Cenote & Village Tour | Valladolid |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Mérida, Walking Tour | Mérida |
| Day 8 | Walking Tour of Uxmal | Mérida |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Tulum, Visit Chichén Itzá & Tour Cobá Ruins | Tulum |
| Day 10 | Cooking Class in Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 11 | Return to Cancún, Depart |
Dive into Mexico's rich culture over 11 days and enjoy some of the country's best activities (and most delicious food). It begins with tours of Mexico City's historic cobbled streets and a visit to the awe-inspiring ruins at Teotihuacán. Then jet off to the Yucatán Peninsula, where you'll take a traditional cooking class plus visit mystical cenote lagoons, ancient Maya ruins, and colonial cities. Read more
11-Day Itinerary Including Valladolid
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, Explore | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | History, Culture & Gastronomy Tour of Mexico City | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Art Walk in San Angel & Coyoacán | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Teotihuacán | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Museum of Anthropology & Luis Barragán House | Mexico City |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Valladolid, Walking Tour | Valladolid |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Cobá, Maya Culture & Nature Reserve | Valladolid |
| Day 8 | Drive to Mérida, Visit Chichén Itzá & Yokdzonot Cenote | Mérida |
| Day 9 | Walking Tour of Mérida | Mérida |
| Day 10 | Day Trip to Sinanché & San Crisanto | Mérida |
| Day 11 | Depart Mérida |
Spend 11 days immersing yourself in the culture, history, cuisine, and beauty of Mexico. You'll start in Mexico City, where you'll experience all the highlights, from visiting the historic center and the Frida Kahlo Museum to enjoying the city's famous street food. Then you're off to the Yucatán Peninsula, home to incredible Maya ruins, thousands of cenote lagoons, and some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the Caribbean. Read more
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