5 Days in Mexico City with Family
Give Mexico City five manageable family days across leafy parks, world-class museums, colorful canals, and one big ancient-site outing. The plan clusters activities by neighborhood so traffic does not swallow the trip and includes recovery time for altitude and long museum visits. Built for first-time families, this itinerary mixes Chapultepec, Coyoacan, Xochimilco, Teotihuacan, and Roma/Condesa food stops with practical pacing. Fork it to adjust child-friendly museum depth, market comfort, and early starts.
Budget Breakdown
Family of four, excluding flights
Per person · excludes flight · 5 days · varies by season
Where to Stay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Daily Costs
Per person · per day
Budget
Comfort
Splurge
Accommodation
MXN 2,000–3,000
Condesa apartment
MXN 4,000–6,000
Family hotel in Roma/Polanco
MXN 10,000+
Luxury Polanco property
Food
MXN 1,500–2,200
Taquerias, bakeries, markets
MXN 3,000–4,500
Casual restaurants and cafes
MXN 8,000+
Destination dining and hotel breakfasts
Activities/transport
MXN 900–1,500
Museums, metro, limited rideshare
MXN 2,500–4,000
Rideshares and guided Teotihuacan
MXN 7,000+
Private guides and transfers
One-Time Costs
Not included in per-day figures above
Teotihuacan private family transfer/guide
MXN 4,500–8,500
Worth it for easier pacing with children.
Frida Kahlo Museum tickets
MXN 250–320 per adult
Timed entry often sells out.
Flight Estimates
Return flights · economy · varies by booking time
Los Angeles
$250–$550
USD 250–550
Toronto
$450–$850
CAD 610–1,155