5-Day Mexico City Itinerary for First-Time Visitors - Zócalo, Bellas Artes, Frida & Teotihuacán
See Mexico City’s essentials in five days: Zócalo and Palacio de Bellas Artes, Chapultepec’s museums, Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul and a day trip to Teotihuacán, plus sharp pro tips to save time. Book timed tickets for Frida and Bellas Artes, start Teotihuacán at first light, and use the Metro or short taxis between neighborhoods. Eat like a local: Historic Center - El Mayor (República de Argentina 15) for lunch and Finca Don Porfirio (Av. Juárez 14) for dinner; Polanco - El Bajío (Alejandro Dumas 7); bakery - Pastelería Ideal (República de Uruguay 74); Coyoacán Market (Ignacio Allende s/n) for street food; Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela (Balderas S/N) for crafts; reserve El Cardenal (Calle de la Palma 23) for a classic send‑off. Use this plan to skip lines, pick the best routes, and eat the city’s classics.
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