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Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato in 7 Days

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This itinerary spends three days in Mexico City, two days in San Miguel de Allende and two days in Guanajuato. The Mexico City days cover the historic center, Coyoacan, the National Museum of Anthropology and a trip to the Teotihuacan pyramids. Buses then link the colonial towns in order.

7 daysMexico CitySan Miguel de AllendeGuanajuatoBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Mexico City's historic center

  1. 9:00Mexico CityWalk
  2. 9:30Mexico CitySight
  3. 11:00Mexico CitySight
  4. 15:00Mexico CitySight
Day 2

Coyoacán and Chapultepec

  1. 10:00Mexico CitySight
  2. 12:30Mexico CitySight
  3. 15:30Mexico CitySight
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Day 3

Teotihuacan

  1. 8:00Mexico CityDay trip
  2. 10:00Mexico CitySight
Day 4

To San Miguel de Allende

  1. 8:00Bus to San Miguel de AllendeMexico CityTransfer
  2. 13:00San Miguel de AllendeSight
  3. 14:00San Miguel de AllendeWalk
  4. 17:00San Miguel de AllendeSight
Day 5

San Miguel de Allende

  1. 10:00San Miguel de AllendeSight
  2. 13:00Fábrica La AuroraSan Miguel de AllendeSight
  3. 16:00San Miguel de AllendeSight
Day 6

To Guanajuato

  1. 9:00Bus to GuanajuatoSan Miguel de AllendeTransfer
  2. 12:00GuanajuatoSight
  3. 13:30GuanajuatoWalk
  4. 16:00GuanajuatoSight
Day 7

Guanajuato

  1. 9:30GuanajuatoSight
  2. 11:00GuanajuatoSight
  3. 13:00GuanajuatoSight
  4. 15:00GuanajuatoSight
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Questions about this trip

Do I need to book tickets for Teotihuacan ahead?

Purchase tickets online the day before through the official site to avoid lines at the gate. Arrive by 8 am to beat midday heat and crowds.

How long is the bus from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende?

Direct buses from Terminal Norte take about 3.5 to 4 hours, with several daily departures on ETN and Primera Plus. Reserve seats online the day before and carry your passport for boarding.

Is 2 days enough for San Miguel de Allende?

Two full days cover the main plazas, churches and viewpoints with time to spare. Base yourself near El Jardín to walk everywhere and skip taxis.

How do I get around Guanajuato without a car?

Walk the compact historic center and use taxis or buses through the tunnels. Take the funicular behind Teatro Juárez up to the Monumento al Pípila viewpoint.

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