60 days in Mexico Itinerary

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

Take a break from the city and head to Bosque de Chapultepec and Popocatepetl. Your inner history buff will appreciate Zocalo and Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe. Change things up with a short trip to Robert Brady Museum in Cuernavaca (about 1h 20 min away). The adventure continues: get a new perspective on nature at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, see the interesting displays at Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan, explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and delve into the distant past at Museo del Templo Mayor.

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Douala, Cameroon to Mexico City is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone changes from West Africa Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Douala in February: highs in Mexico City hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can fly to Mazatlan.

Fine beaches remain a top reason to take a trip to Mazatlan, a developed resort city with a high concentration of hotels and restaurants.

Escape the urban bustle at Playa Las Gaviotas and Stone Island (Isla de las Piedras). Get some historical perspective at Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion and El Faro Mazatlan. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Olas Altas, take in panoramic vistas at Observatorio 1873, take a stroll through Old Mazatlan, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Sabalo.

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Fly from Mexico City to Mazatlan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Mexico City to Mazatlan is minus 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Mexico City in February, with highs in Mazatlan at 32°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Cabo San Lucas.

One of Mexico's premier vacation spots, Cabo San Lucas lures pleasure seekers with its trendy restaurant scene, raucous nightlife, and, of course, picture-perfect beaches.

Get outdoors at El Arco de Cabo San Lucas and Playa Palmilla (Palmilla Beach). You'll get in some beach time at Chileno Beach and Medano Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Cabo San Lucas: San Jose del Cabo (Mi Casa Azul Art Gallery & Ivan Guaderrama Art Gallery). The adventure continues: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, steep yourself in history at Church of Saint Luke, wander the wide-open spaces of Cuadra San Francisco, and play a few rounds at Querencia.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Mazatlan to Cabo San Lucas in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or drive. Traveling from Mazatlan in February, Cabo San Lucas is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can fly to Puerto Vallarta.

Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Los Muertos Beach and Bucerias. Visiting Zipline and Playa Las Cuevas will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Puerto Vallarta side-trips: Destiladeras Beach (in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle) and Parroquia Nuestra Senora de la Paz (in Bucerias). The adventure continues: head off the coast to Marietas Islands, look for all kinds of wild species at Mariposario Jardin Magico, pause for some serene contemplation at Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and take the plunge with a skydiving experience.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Puerto Vallarta visit planning app.

You can fly from Cabo San Lucas to Puerto Vallarta in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mexican Pacific Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. In March, daytime highs in Puerto Vallarta are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to San Juan Teotihuacan.

Home to perhaps the most impressive of Mexico's archaeological sites, San Juan Teotihuacan provides easy access to the World Heritage-listed "City of Gods," the largest pre-Columbian urban center in the Americas.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 and Tochatlaco. Go for a jaunt from San Juan Teotihuacan to Pachuca to see Museo miniaturas castillo de Dragones about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada, make a trip to Teotihuacan Pyramids, and take an in-depth tour of Museo Manuel Gamio Centro de Estudios Teotihuacanos.

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Fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Juan Teotihuacan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Huatulco.

A short flight from Mexico City, scenic Huatulco features nine picture-perfect bays on the Pacific coast.

We've included these beaches for you: Bahia de Cacaluta and Bahia San Agustin. Get in touch with nature at Fishing With Tico Huatulco and Bahia Estacahuite. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Huatulco: Playa Zipolite (in Zipolite), Zipolite (in Puerto Angel) and Mazunte Massages and Agua Healing (in Mazunte). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa La Entrega, explore the activities along Chachacual, tour the pleasant surroundings at Conejos Bay, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Traveling by flight from San Juan Teotihuacan to Huatulco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Huatulco sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to fly to Mahahual.

A growingly popular destination on Mexico's Caribbean coast, for most of its history Mahahual remained a tiny fishing village well off the beaten path.

Get in touch with nature at Maya Chan Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling. You'll get in some beach time at Playa Mahahual and Pez Quadro Beach Club. It doesn't end there: experience the excitement of Mayahual Golf Carts in Costa Maya and surround yourself with nature on Maramao Beach Club.

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You can fly from Huatulco to Mahahual in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. In March, daily temperatures in Mahahual can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Chichen Itza.

Featuring the largest archeological site of the ancient Mayan civilization, Chichen Itza remains one of the most visited tourist destinations in Mexico.

Chichen Itza and Plataforma de Venus will appeal to history buffs. Visiting Cenote Ik kil and Tsukan Santuario de Vida will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chichen Itza: Homun (Cenote Santa Rosa & Cenotes de Homun Yucatan Tours en Mototaxi). There's more to do: explore the ancient world of Temple of the Bearded Man.

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Getting from Mahahual to Chichen Itza by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Mahahual in March, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 29°C in Chichen Itza. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the shuttle to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Escape the urban bustle at Paradise Beach and Cenotes Sac Actun. Visit Akumal Beach and Mayan Beach for some beach relaxation. Venture out of the city with trips to Zona Arqueologica de Coba (in Coba) and Playa del Carmen (Xaman Ha Aviary, Zipline, &more). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, make a trip to Tulum Tower, contemplate the waterfront views at Casa Cenote, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Take a shuttle from Chichen Itza to Tulum in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Chichen Itza in March: high temperatures in Tulum hover around 32°C and lows are around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel to Cozumel.

Thanks to the island's outstanding scuba diving and snorkeling options, Cozumel tourism sector remains a major employer and the main source of income for this Caribbean getaway.

Step out of the city life by going to Scuba & Snorkeling and Faro Celerain Ecological Reserve. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site and Zona Arqueológica del Cedral. Spend the 7th (Fri) in the pleasant surroundings of Cozumel Pearl Farm. And it doesn't end there: tee off at Cozumel Country Club, experience rural life at Rancho Universo Heal a Horse Cozumel Horse Sanctuary Non-Profit Organization, stroll through Paseo El Cedral Reef, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Do a combination of car and ferry from Tulum to Cozumel in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In April, daily temperatures in Cozumel can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Cancun.

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Playa Delfines and Playa Marlin. Step out of the city life by going to Zipline and Playa Norte. Get out of town with these interesting Cancun side-trips: Isla Mujeres (Iglesia Del Sagrado Corazon & Capilla de Guadalupe). There's still lots to do: browse the different shops at La Isla Shopping Village, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Tortugas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Xcacel Beach, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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You can fly from Cozumel to Cancun in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In April, daytime highs in Cancun are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.