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Puebla & Taxco: Mexico City to the Silver Hills: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for November: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
370 km
distance
15.0 h
driving
26
curated stops

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Day 1 Mexico City

6 curated stops
Transit
0h42
Finish
~16:00
Temperature
4.7°C–18.5°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.1h
09:00
Mexico City public historic-centre circuit mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx map ↗
Use public Zócalo, Alameda and historic-centre corridors subject to current security and opening; performances and timed interiors remain separate.
50 min · Mexico City · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
10:00
Sagrario Metropolitano catedralmetropolitanademexico.mx read more map ↗
Appreciate exquisite Churrigueresque architecture in this beautiful side chapel.
50 min · Mexico City
open: Daily 07:00-19:00
11:00
Catedral Metropolitana de México catedralmetropolitana.mx read more map ↗
Gaze upon the grandest cathedral in the Americas with its stunning side chapels.
50 min · Mexico City · Free
open: Daily 07:00-19:00
12:00
Templo Mayor templomayor.inah.gob.mx read more map ↗
Stand in the shadow of ancient Aztec ruins discovered beneath modern Mexico City.
50 min · Mexico City · M$59, free for children under 12 and students with valid ID
open: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00
13:00
Palacio de Bellas Artes palacio.bellasartes.gob.mx read more map ↗
Marvel at this masterpiece of Mexican Art Deco architecture and its stunning murals.
50 min · Mexico City · Free (lobby), M$60 for mezzanine with murals and galleries; $M30 photography permit; free admission on Sundays
open: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00; last admission ½ hr before closing
14:10
Museo Nacional de Antropología mna.inah.gob.mx read more map ↗
Visit one of the world's top anthropology museums showcasing global cultural development.
50 min · Mexico City · Adult M$210, Mexican citizens and residents M$105 (ID required); seniors over 60, children under 13, teachers: free; free on Sundays for Mexican citizens and residents
open: Tue-Sun 09:00-19:00
15:00
Cocuyo's search map ↗
Taste famous tacos featured on international food shows in a cozy setting.
60 min · Mexico City · M$100
open: Daily 08:00 - 05:00 (yes, they only close for 3 hours)
Overnight here
e.g. Le Méridien Mexico City · Hotel San Francisco
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Mexico City

6 curated stops
Transit
1h30
Finish
~16:40
Temperature
4.7°C–18.5°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.1h
09:00
Palacio Nacional read more map ↗
Tour historic presidential offices adorned with murals and important historical artifacts.
50 min · Mexico City · Free admission with photo ID (national driver's license is acceptable)
open: Daily 09:00-17:00
10:10
Castillo de Chapultepec y Museo Nacional de Historia (MNH) mnh.inah.gob.mx read more map ↗
Explore this imposing castle, a historic site with rich cultural and military heritage.
50 min · Mexico City · Adult M$210, Mexican citizens and residents M$105 (ID required); seniors over 60, children under 13, teachers: free; free on Sundays for Mexican citizens and residents; video camera and flash photography is not permitted
open: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00
11:10
Luis Barragán House and Studio casaluisbarragan.org read more map ↗
Experience the minimalist yet light-filled design of famed architect Luis Barragán.
50 min · Mexico City · M$400 adults, M$300 Mexican citizens, M$200 students
open: Mon-Fri 11:00 - 17:00, Sat Sun 11:00-14:00
12:15
Museo Soumaya museosoumaya.org read more map ↗
Explore an impressive collection of European art housed in a unique architectural marvel.
50 min · Mexico City · Free
open: Daily 10:30-18:30
13:45
Museo Frida Kahlo museofridakahlo.org.mx read more map ↗
Step into the indigo-walled hacienda where Frida Kahlo spent her final years.
50 min · Mexico City · M$320 (foreign adults), M$160 (Mexican nationals/residents), M$60 (students/teachers), M$30 (children/seniors); weekends: M$267.50 (adults), M$128.40 (Mexican nationals/residents), M$48.15 (students/teachers), M$21.50 (children/seniors), free (children under 6)
open: Tue 10:00-17:45, Wed 11:00-17:45, Thu-Sun 10:00-17:45
14:50
Paseo de la Reforma read more
Stroll along this grand avenue admiring European-inspired architecture and monumental sculptures.
50 min · Mexico City
15:40
La Opera Bar laoperabar.com map ↗
Enjoy Mexican classics in historic furniture under a ceiling marked by Pancho Villa's gunshot.
60 min · Mexico City
open: Mon-Sat 13:00-24:00, Sun 13:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Le Méridien Mexico City · Hotel San Francisco
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Puebla & Cholula

5 curated stops
Transit
4h19
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
7.5°C–21.6°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.1h
12:20
Puebla and Cholula public architecture-and-archaeology circuit inah.gob.mx map ↗
Use public Puebla architecture and the open Cholula archaeological areas; the archaeological tunnels remain closed until further notice.
50 min · Puebla & Cholula · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
13:20
Catedral de Puebla read more map ↗
Marvel at the towering spires and intricate design of this grand cathedral.
50 min · Puebla & Cholula
14:20
Biblioteca Palafoxiana palafoxiana.com read more map ↗
Visit this stunning 18th-century library with a unique collection.
50 min · Puebla & Cholula
15:55
Templo San Francisco Acatepec read more map ↗
Admire the opulent Baroque style of this beautifully decorated temple.
50 min · Puebla & Cholula
16:55
Iglesia de Santa María Tonantzintla search map ↗
Behold lavish Baroque decorations blending pre-Hispanic elements in this church.
50 min · Puebla & Cholula
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel San Agustin · Hotel La Morada
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Cuernavaca

3 curated stops
Transit
5h51
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
8.7°C–22.4°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.1h
13:25
Cuernavaca public civic-and-garden-history circuit morelos.gob.mx map ↗
Use public civic, garden and city-history access subject to current opening; distant archaeological detours remain separate.
50 min · Cuernavaca · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
15:30
Teopanzolco archaeological site inah.gob.mx read more map ↗
Walk among ancient Tlauhica and Aztec pyramids rising from history.
50 min · Cuernavaca · M$100 (free for Mexican residents)
16:35
Palace of Cortes inah.gob.mx read more
Step into history inside Hernan Cortes' 1533 palace turned regional museum.
50 min · Cuernavaca · M$60
open: Tue-Sun 09:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Las Casas B+B Boutique Hotel, Spa, and Restaurant · IDEL hostel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Taxco

4 curated stops
Transit
2h36
Finish
~15:10
Temperature
12.8°C–26.4°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.1h
11:15
Taxco public silver-town-and-Santa-Prisca circuit visitmexico.com map ↗
Use public lanes, viewpoints, silver-town history and the Santa Prisca setting; mine tours and festival events remain separate.
50 min · Taxco · Public areas; confirm current admission and opening before entry
12:15
Casa Borda casaborda.com read more map ↗
Visit a historic mansion turned vibrant museum and cultural center.
50 min · Taxco
open: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
13:15
Museo Guillermo Spratling inah.gob.mx read more map ↗
Explore pre-Hispanic artifacts and silverwork in a unique art collection.
50 min · Taxco · M$45
open: Tue-Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun 09:00-15:00
14:20
The Parroquia de Santa Prisca y San Sebastían read more
Admire stunning baroque architecture in Taxco's iconic church.
50 min · Taxco

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