Is my 5 days itinerary attainable?
Hi all! We decided to do a last minute trip to Mexico City end of the month. We’re traveling with our baby ~ 6 months. Below is our itinerary and wondering if it’s attainable or not.
PLEASE BE KIND. It’s not our first time traveling with the baby but it’s baby’s first out of the country trip.
Mexico City Itinerary (We’re staying near Sevilla train station)
Day 1 — Arrival + Gentle Landing Day
Arrive ~1:00 PM. Probably won’t get to the hotel until 3:00-4:00PM.
Afternoon (no pressure day):
● Hotel check-in
● Feed + baby nap (priority)
● Walk to dinner (options below):
Rosetta (must try)
Lardo (easy café-style)
Contramar (if we can get reservation)
Day 2 — Anthropology Museum
Morning:
National Museum of Anthropology (try to arrive early ~9:00–11:30 AM)
Must-See Highlight Only:
- Aztec Hall — Sun Stone (Calendar Stone)
- Maya Hall — Pakal Jade mask, Temple of Inscriptions replica
- Central Courtyard — umbrella fountain (rest/feed break spot)
Lunch:
● Niddo or Taquería El Califa
Afternoon Reset:
Return to the hotel: nap, pool, downtime
Optional: Afternoon tea at the Diana Restaurant
Dinner:
● Pujol (if baby’s allowed and can get reservation) or Check options from day 1
Day 3 — Teotihuacán: Hot Air Balloons + Guadalupe (optional)
Morning:
Leave ~6:00–6:15 AM to arrive ~7:30–8:00 AM
Must-See Experience
● Hot air balloon viewing (7:30–9:00 AM, Avenue of the Dead)
● Pyramid of the Sun (base/side views)
● Pyramid of the Moon (scenic views)
Post-site meal (probably brunch)
● La Gruta (iconic cave restaurant)
Optional stop (if baby permits):
● Basílica de Guadalupe (30–45 min)
Afternoon Reset:
Return to the hotel: nap, pool, downtime
Dinner:
● El Cardenal Alameda (need to take uber), Hotel Dining if tired, Or check first day options
Day 4 — Xochimilco + Coyoacán (Frida Kahlo)
Morning:
Leave around 8:00 AM for Xochimilco arrival ~9:00–9:30 AM
● 1.5–2 hour trajinera ride (calm canals)
● Optional: checkout markets
Lunch options in Coyoacán (all walking distance to Frida Kahlo)
● Los Danzantes (must-visit)
● Corazón de Maguey
● Café El Jarocho
Frida Kahlo Museum (~1:00–2:30 PM)
Must-See:
● Blue house courtyard
● Frida’s studio
● Main rooms walkthrough
Afternoon Reset:
Return to hotel
Dinner
● Ling Ling (sunset views)
Day 5 — Departure Day
● Breakfast at the hotel or somewhere close
Leave for airport ~11:30 AM–12:00 PM