🇲🇽 Mexico City

Land, drop bags, shake off travel. Don't overdo it — altitude hits harder when you're tired.

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  Parque México dog ✓ Right in Condesa — the dog will love it. Dog runs, shade, local life.
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  Patio dinner in Condesa dog ✓ El Parnita or any spot with outdoor seating. Most Condesa patios welcome dogs.
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  Early night Seriously. Day 2 is big.

The beating heart of the city — colonial grandeur, Aztec ruins, and the best street food.

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  Zócalo — the main square Metropolitan Cathedral, the palace exterior. Just walking it is impressive.
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  Templo Mayor Actual Aztec ruins excavated right in the middle of the city. Wild.
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  Palacio Nacional — Diego Rivera murals Free to enter. The murals are floor-to-ceiling and cover all of Mexican history.
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  Mercado de San Juan for lunch Indoor market with great seafood, cheese, international food.
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  Palacio de Bellas Artes (exterior) Stunning Art Deco building. Worth a photo and a stroll.

World-class park, world-class museum. Easiest day for the dog.

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  Bosque de Chapultepec dog ✓ Huge forested park — a Mexican Central Park. Morning walk with the dog, then split up.
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  Museo Nacional de Antropología don't miss One of the best museums in the world. The Aztec sun stone alone is worth it. Split up — one person stays with dog on the grounds.
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  Chapultepec Castle Views of the whole city. Fascinating history — it was Mexico's imperial palace.
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  Dinner in Polanco Upscale neighborhood a short walk from the park. Great for a nicer meal.

Bohemian, colonial, and incredibly walkable. The neighborhood itself is the attraction.

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  Uber to Coyoacán (~30 min)
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  Mercado de Coyoacán dog ✓ Eat everything: tostadas, quesadillas, fresh jugo. Very lively.
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  Casa Azul — Frida Kahlo Museum book ahead Buy tickets online well in advance, they sell out. One person hangs with dog at a nearby cafe while the other goes through.
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  Jardín Hidalgo dog ✓ The central square. Street performers, outdoor cafes, very relaxed afternoon.

The trip highlight. Book through Globo Aventura or Fly Me to the Moon — do it now.

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  Dawn departure (~5:30am Uber) book ahead Balloons launch at sunrise. About 45 min flight over the pyramids. Surreal.
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  Walk the Pyramids of the Sun & Moon After the balloon, explore the site on foot. Climb the Pyramid of the Sun for the view. Back in the city by early afternoon.
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  Afternoon rest You'll have earned it. Slow evening in Condesa.

Ancient Aztec canal system. Other boats pull alongside selling food, drinks, and mariachi. Festive and uniquely Mexican.

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  Trajinera boat ride (2–3 hours) dog ✓ Hire a flat-bottomed boat with a canopy. Drift through the canals. Dog can come.
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  Mariachi boats They'll pull up and play for tips. Say yes.
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  San Ángel stop on the way back Pretty colonial neighborhood. Good restaurants for a late lunch.

Slow morning, then the most fun evening of the trip.

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  Slow morning in Roma Norte dog ✓ Coffee shop culture, street art, Mercado Roma food hall for a late breakfast/lunch.
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  Museo Soumaya (free) In Polanco. Incredible art collection from Rodin to Dalí in a wild-looking building.
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  Lucha Libre — Arena México don't miss Friday night show, starts ~8:30pm. Colorful, loud, theatrical. 100% family-friendly chaos. Buy tickets online. The kids will lose their minds.

Head home full of tacos and good memories.

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  Final walk in Parque México dog ✓ One last lap. The dog will be sad to leave.
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  If late flight: Bazar del Sábado in San Ángel Saturday-only artisan market, open until ~5pm. Great for souvenirs.
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  Airport — MEX Allow extra time. Traffic can be unpredictable.