Mexico Grand Tour
All three Mexican venues including legendary Azteca
About This Itinerary
The Mexico Grand Tour is a pilgrimage for football purists. Experience Estadio Azteca - the only stadium to host two World Cup finals - plus two modern gems in Guadalajara and Monterrey. Mexico offers the most passionate fans, best food, and lowest costs of any World Cup destination.
Cities You'll Visit
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Arrival in CDMX
🇲🇽 Mexico City
Arrive at MEX airport
Tip: Take Uber or official taxi - avoid street taxis
Check in Condesa or Roma Norte
Tip: Best neighborhoods for walking and cafes
Walk Paseo de la Reforma at sunset
Tacos al pastor at El Huequito
Day 2: Match Day at Azteca
🇲🇽 Mexico City
Visit the National Museum of Anthropology
Tip: Best museum in the Americas - don't miss it
Chilaquiles at Café de Tacuba
Metro to Estadio Azteca
Tip: Use the Metro - faster than Uber on match days
World Cup match at Estadio Azteca
Tip: You're watching football where Maradona scored the Hand of God
Celebrate in Coyoacán
Day 3: CDMX Exploration
🇲🇽 Mexico City
Xochimilco floating gardens
Tip: Hire a trajinera boat, bring food and drinks
Explore Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán
Tip: Book tickets online in advance
Mezcal tasting in Roma Norte
Day 4: Fly to Guadalajara
🇲🇽 Guadalajara
Fly MEX to GDL (1 hour)
Check in Centro Histórico or Chapultepec
Walk the historic center, visit Hospicio Cabañas
Birria tacos - Guadalajara specialty
Tip: Birrieria Las 9 Esquinas is iconic
Day 5: Match Day at Akron
🇲🇽 Guadalajara
Day trip to Tequila town (1.5 hours)
Tip: Take the Tequila Train for the full experience
Return for match prep
World Cup match at Estadio Akron
Tip: Home of Chivas - huge local support
Party in Chapultepec zona
Day 6: Fly to Monterrey
🇲🇽 Monterrey
Fly GDL to MTY (1.5 hours)
Check in near Barrio Antiguo
Visit Macroplaza - one of world's largest plazas
Cabrito (roasted goat) dinner
Tip: El Rey del Cabrito is the classic
Day 7: Match Day at BBVA & Departure
🇲🇽 Monterrey
Hike Cerro de la Silla for mountain views
Carne asada - Monterrey does it best
World Cup match at Estadio BBVA
Tip: Watch the mountains glow at sunset behind the stadium
Fly home from MTY
Estimated Budget
*Excludes match tickets. Includes flights, hotels, food, and activities.
Ideal For
Highlights
- Estadio Azteca - hosting its 3rd World Cup!
- Estadio Akron - beautiful modern design
- Estadio BBVA - stunning mountain backdrop
- Incredible food in every city
- Most affordable itinerary
Travel Tips
- •Volaris and VivaAerobus offer cheap domestic flights
- •Uber works great in all three cities
- •Cash is still king for street food - ATMs give best rates
- •Altitude in Mexico City (7,350 ft) - take it easy day 1
- •Water: Stick to bottled water and ice from restaurants
Packing Essentials
- •Comfortable walking shoes
- •Layers for Mexico City evenings (it gets cool)
- •Stomach medicine (just in case)
- •Spanish phrasebook
- •Cash in pesos
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