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CDMX & Oaxaca in 5 Days🇲🇽
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items A colorful, aesthetic and budget-friendly Mexico trip in 5 days: 3 days in Mexico City and 2 in Oaxaca. I picked cafés, photo spots, a pyramid day trip and a hotel near each area so you don't have to hop across town, plus a few travel essentials. Pri...
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Mexico City: Days 1-3🌮
Oaxaca: Days 4-5🌵
Pack This🧳
Mexico City: Days 1-3🌮
A cozy base in Condesa, pretty cafés nearby, then canals, Coyoacán and the pyramids.
A modern, eclectic hotel in a historic Condesa building with a quiet garden. A calm base close to the neighborhood's cafés. Check current prices and recent reviews.
Hotel Villa Condesa
A Condesa café that mixes specialty coffee with a vinyl record collection, with a cozy diner-style feel and a small outdoor garden. Reviewers often mention the almond croissant and the yogurt with granola. Check the opening hours before you go.
Hule Café
A Korean-style café and bakery in Roma Norte, known for its calm neutral look and pastries. Great for a coffee break between walks.
MOA Café
Coyoacán is a historic neighborhood known for street art, and its market is a fun place for snacks and local finds. Come hungry.
Coyoacán Market
A boat party on Xochimilco's colorful canals, nicknamed the "Venice of Mexico", with appetizers and unlimited drinks included. Check the price, duration and what's included. It's party-style, so pick a quieter tour if you prefer.
Xochimilco Boat Party
A full-day group tour that includes a hot-air balloon flight over the pyramids. It costs more than a standard day tour, so compare options. Plan 3-4 hours at the site and check the current rules on climbing the pyramids.
Teotihuacan Balloon & Pyramids Tour
Oaxaca: Days 4-5🌵
A boutique stay near the center, walkable streets, and a waterfall day trip.
A restored 18th-century mansion with colonial charm and a rooftop pool. It's a short walk to Santo Domingo church and the Zócalo, so it fits right before Calle Alcalá. Check the current price and recent reviews.
Hotel Parador de Alcalá
A car-free street lined with galleries, cafés and craft shops. Pretty for a daytime stroll and atmospheric at night.
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
The most splendid church in the city, with a carved baroque facade. It sits at the end of Calle Alcalá, so it's easy to combine. Check the opening hours.
Santo Domingo Church
A well-known local coffee roaster with a courtyard café on Calle Alcalá. A good coffee break mid-stroll. Check the exact location.
Café Brújula
A half-day trip to petrified waterfalls and natural pools outside the city. Check whether Mitla is included, since not every tour stops there. Start early for the best photos.
Hierve el Agua Half-Day Tour
Pack This🧳
A few small things that make walking, sun and long days easier.
An anti-theft crossbody in a small size, so it stays hands-free in busy markets and on day trips. Check the pocket layout and whether your phone and passport fit.
Travelon Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag
A mesh walking sneaker made for comfort on long days on foot, breathable for warm weather and cobblestone streets. Check the sizing and colors.
Mesh Comfort Walking Sneakers
A BPA-free bottle with a built-in water filter, handy for refilling during the day. Many travelers avoid tap water in Mexico, so check what the filter removes.
LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle
A well-known SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion that's good for sunny day trips like Hierve el Agua. It's usually pricier than drugstore options, so compare before buying.
Shiseido SPF 50+ Sun Lotion
A wide-brim bucket hat for shade on open-air sites like the pyramids. Check the brim size and whether it packs flat.
Wide Brim Bucket Hat
Lightweight sunglasses known for staying put during long walking days. Check the lens specs and fit for this pair.
goodr OG Sunglasses
A compact 10,000mAh power bank with USB-C to keep your phone alive during long days of maps and photos. Check the cable and ports you need.
Anker 10,000mAh Power Bank
A hooded jacket that packs down for surprise showers. Check the size chart and the season for your dates.
Tirrinia Packable Rain Jacket
A set of 4 packing cubes in blush pink to keep clothes organized when moving between cities. A cute pastel color that fits the aesthetic.
Insider Packing Cubes (Blush Pink)