Mexico City & Tulum: Best Itinerary Ideas

How many days do you need in Mexico City & Tulum?

• Most travelers spend 8-9 days in Mexico City and Tulum combined
• Visiting Mexico City and Tulum in 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
• With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
• The most common extensions are Valladolid, Playa del Carmen, and Mérida

How Many Days to Spend in Mexico

Recommended Itineraries for Mexico City & Tulum

Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days

This eight-day journey combines Mexico City's famous landmarks with a quick flight to the Riviera Maya for beach time on the Caribbean coast. Visit the capital's Spanish-colonial cathedrals and Aztec archaeological sites before riding down ancient canals on a gondola. There are even more aquatic activities in store in the Yucatán region, where you'll dive into cenote lagoons and swim in underground rivers. Read more

Extended Itineraries

11-Day Itinerary Including Valladolid & Mérida

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

15-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Morelos, Valladolid, Holbox & Pisté

When you combine the incredible sights of Mexico with its delicious flavors, you have a recipe for the perfect vacation. This grand tour starts with Mexico City's highlights and includes copious samplings of tasty street food and famous spirits. From there, you'll travel to historical landmarks and natural wonders throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, from the pyramids of Chichén Itzá to the white-sand beaches of the Riviera Maya to the remote islands of the far north. Read more