Mexico in One Week: 3 Recommended 7-Day Itineraries to Mexico

Are you looking to spend one week in Mexico? With our Mexico 7-day itinerary suggestions, you can experience everything in the Yutacan Peninsula, discover Mayan and Aztec artifacts in Mexico City, and more!

This seven-day tour itinerary of Yucatan by bicycle lets you discover everything that makes the region special. Cycling on a combination of tarred roads and forest paths, you will take in major Mayan sites, including Coba and Kohunlich’s Temples of the Masks. Get the chance to cool off in the natural sinkholes that dot the region, explore its forests and wildlife, and take it easy in one of the world’s foremost beach destinations. See all tours to Mexico.

The Mexico 7-day itinerary plan begins in Mexico City, where you can visit the Frida Kahlo Museum and see ancient Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum. Before transferring to Puebla, you will also get to explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. You will have a free day the next day in Oaxaca where you can try local delicacies. Now travel to Oaxaca for two days and enjoy a cooking demonstration and a visit to the Alebrijes Artisan Community. Optional activities include visiting the Mitla ruins, a mezcal distillery tour, and a Hierve el Agua day trip. The journey concludes with a flexible departure.

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of Mayan history and culture with relaxation right on the Atlantic coast, then this week-long Mexico tour is for you. Start your 7-day trip in Mexico with your arrival in Cancun. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and take a step back in time to the Mayan cultural center of Chichen Itza. Carve out time to wander around the Kukulkan Pyramid and the Temple of a Thousand Columns before heading to the chilled-out town of Tulum. While you’re in Tulum, make sure to visit the famous cenotes, including the popular Gran Cenote and Cenote Calavera. Explore Tulum town for a day or so, and then it’s time to relax on the soft golden sands of Playa del Carmen for a perfect end to your short Mexico getaway. Describe your ideal 7-day holiday for a customized trip to Mexico.

If you’re spending 7 days in Mexico, you can easily check out three or four key destinations and get your fill of culture, history, and quintessential Mexican beach relaxation. Whether you’re looking for an adventure in Tulum’s cenotes, beach time in Cabo or Playa del Carmen, or an ancient history tour in Chichen Itza, Mexico has a lot to offer in just one week. For more itinerary options, check out our guide on how many days to spend in Mexico. If you need a hand in planning your personalized Mexican trip, get in touch with our local travel experts, who can put together a custom itinerary to suit your needs.

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