Day 1

The old city center or Centro Historico of Mexico City, centered around the Plaza de la Constitucion, is an area clearly
different from the rest of the city. Its colonial and European architecture and narrow cobblestone streets set it apart
from the rest of Mexico City. It has an enormous amount of stores, street vendors, and especially crowds. Without a
doubt, this area is one of the most popular areas in Mexico City.

Take (Tranvia Turstico) departs from Juarez Avenue 66, between the Alameda and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Ride lasts
45 minutes around many interesting spots in the area. Operating hours Monday thru Sunday 10AM to 5PM.

Day 2
Bazar del Sabado /Saturday Bazar
Plaza San Jacinto 11 | San Angel, Mexico City, Mexico
This indoor and outdoor handicraft market in the historic San Angel neighborhood is artsy and colorful.

Day 3
Sanborns (Casa de los Azulejos), Francisco I Madero 4, [16]. Department store and restaurant. A must-see for
any visitor to Mexico City. Revolutionist Emiliano Zapata had breakfast here during his entrance to Mexico City in
September 1916. This was the first store of the Mexican chain which was sold to Walgreens in 1946 and to
Grupo Carso in 1985. There are more than 100 Sanborns stores in the country today.

Plaza de la Constitucin (El Zcalo). Measuring 240m long on either side, the Zcalo is one of the
largest squares in the world. It is flanked by the Metropolitan Cathedral and Sagrario to the north, and
the National Palace to the east, as well as a number of other historic buildings. A huge Mexican flag
occupies the center, which is ceremoniously lowered and re-raised each day at 6PM. A wide variety of
events may be hosted here, including concerts, demonstrations or other more typical social gatherings.
On New Year's Day, practitioners of Mexico's indigenous religions gather to bless believers for the
coming year; Mexican independence is celebrated in the plaza on September 15 and 16. edit

Old City Hall with Independence Celebration decoration

Metropolitan Cathedral, (north side of the Zcalo). The largest cathedral in the American continent.
Designed by Claudio de Arcinieaga, construction started in 1573 and lasted for more than 300 years. Be
sure to check out the side chapels where parishioners leave offerings for the various saints. For a bird's-
eye view of the plaza, you can take a 40-minute tour (Spanish language only) of the upper levels and
bell towers of the cathedral ($12). Free admission. edit

Sagrario Metropolitano. A side chapel next to the Cathedral completed in 1769.

Day 4

National Palace (Palacio Nacional), (east side of the Zcalo). The palace in its current form began
construction in 1693 and served as the Palace of the Viceroy of New Spain until the Mexican War of
Independence, when it became the executive seat of the President (though today it is no longer his
official residence). The walls inside the palace contain murals by Diego Rivera depicting the history of
Mexico from the pre-Columbian age to the Mexican Revolution. You can also visit the Recinto
Legislativo, a replica of the first Mexican Congress, and tour the home of Benito Jurez. Tours in
English are free; ask for one at the information desk. (Currently closed May 2013 indefinitely because of
the protests in front of it) Free admission with ID. edit
 Republica del Salvador Street The first half of the street (from Eje Central Avenue to Isabel La
Catolica Avenue) specializes in all sorts of electronics. From spare and parts (speakers, wiring,
transistors) to complete home theater systems, audio mixers and lighting for dance clubs. The other half
of the street (from Isabel la Catolica to specializes in stationery and paper.
Eje Central Avenue You will notice that this street is full of street vendors. Be careful, the area is
extremely crowded making it a paradise for pickpockets. Between the streets of Repblica del Salvador
and Repblica de Uruguay, there is a shopping center known as Plaza de Computacin. It's an
enormous indoor market of little stalls hawking computer parts and electronics.

Day 5
Flight to Cancun: Get a Rental car,
Hotel y Suites Nader
Avenida Nader, 5 | Centro, Cancun 77500, Mexic
Relax and chill at cancun seabreeze, drive along Avenida Kukulkan

Day 6
Downtown Cancun, Mercado Central,
Lobster Dinner Cruise & Pirate Show of Cancun. This ship will take you on a piratical Life-Time cruise.

Day 7: Driving day trip to Chichen Itza

Chichn Itz Archaeological Site The largest Maya archaeological site in Yucatan, Chichen Itza is often visited
on a day trip from Cancun, but is rather distant and only a small portion of the site and attractions can be seen
this way. If you find the ancient Maya of interest, spend a night at one of the hotels at Chichen so you can avoid
having a rushed incomplete visit. You can take a public bus or a private vehicle, about 2 1/2 hours from Cancun
by car. Also, close to the site is a cenote, which is a fresh water sinkhole, where you can swim. The Kukulcn
Pyramid, one of the most impressive Maya structures and voted one of the World's New Seven Wonders, is now
closed off to climbing to preserve it from wear.

Day: 8

Tulum The only major Maya archaeological site to overlook the Caribbean Sea is only 128 km (80 mi) south of
Cancun. Not one of the larger Maya sites, but the seaside location gives it a beautiful setting. Bus services from
Cancun run around 2 hrs and cost $60. Tulum contains over 60 different structures and is believed to be one of
the most important ceremonial sites for the Maya people. This archaeological zone that dates back more than 7
centuries shows the remains of a huge walled city with roads, homes and businesses by the sea. The major
highlight of Tulum is El Castillo, which is a large pyramid that sits on a forty-foot cliff. El Castillo is thought to be a
part of a series of lighthouses. The architecture is similar to Chichen Itza but on a much smaller scale; unlike
Chichen Itza, you are not allowed to go inside or climb on the pyramids.

Xcaret. Xcaret is an Eco-archaeological Park located about 76 km (46 mi) south of Cancun and less than
7 km (4 mi) south of Playa del Carmen, in the Riviera Maya. Here you can admire tropical flora and
fauna typical of the region as well as different expressions of the Mayan culture. In its facilities you can
find an archaeological site, snorkeling in underground rivers, beach, butterfly pavilion, orchid
greenhouse, regional fauna breeding farm, Mayan village, jaguar island, among others. For additional
 cost visitors can swim with dolphins; enjoy the Temascal and Spa services. At night you can admire the
unique night show Xcaret Mxico Espectacular which features a variety of performances from ancient
Mayan culture to traditional Mexican music and dances.

Day 9
Isla Mujeres A great break from the Cancun tourist traps. This small island is just a 20-minute ferry ride from
the hotel zone or from Puerto Jurez Federal Dock, located 5 minutes from downtown Cancun. Rent a scooter to
get around the island fast and cheap. There is a beautiful ecological water theme park, Garrafon [82], with
splendid vistas on land and a magical underwater world.

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres

Day 10
Back to Mexico City and fly home