9 days in Mexico Itinerary

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

On the 15th (Sat), explore the ancient world of Zona Arqueologica El Rey and then get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at La Isla Shopping Village and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Delfines.

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Bucharest, Romania to Cancun is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 7 hours. When traveling from Bucharest in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Cancun, with highs around 34°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Go for a jaunt from Tulum to Playa del Carmen to see Xcaret about 54 minutes away. There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, take in the exciting artwork at Balam Art On Feathers, don't miss a visit to Tankah, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can drive from Cancun to Tulum in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. April in Tulum sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to fly to Mexico City.

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

On the 20th (Thu), get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo, browse the exhibits of Museo del Templo Mayor, then explore the world behind art at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico. On the 21st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a sense of history and politics at National Palace, then take an in-depth tour of Museo Casa Luis Barragan, then take an in-depth tour of Museo Nacional de Antropologia, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo Frida Kahlo.

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You can fly from Tulum to Mexico City in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tulum to Mexico City, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tulum in April, plan for little chillier nights in Mexico City, with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Puerto Vallarta.

Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take a leisurely stroll along Malecon Boardwalk, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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You can fly from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Mexico City in April, Puerto Vallarta is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.