Day 1: Historic Center & Museums — Start at Zócalo, visit Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio Nacional (see Diego Rivera murals). Explore Centro Histórico streets. Afternoon: visit Templo Mayor archaeological site. Evening: dinner in historic area.
Day 2: Art & Culture — Morning: Museo Nacional de Antropología (pre-Hispanic artifacts). Lunch in Polanco. Afternoon: visit Museo Tamayo or contemporary galleries. Evening: explore Condesa neighborhood, find dinner spot.
Day 3: Neighborhoods & Markets — Morning: visit Coyoacán with bohemian plazas, Frida Kahlo Museum (book ahead). Afternoon: explore San Ángel with colonial streets and galleries. Evening: Bazar del Sábado if available (Saturday) or other markets.
Day 4: Parks & Xochimilco — Morning: Parque Chapultepec with castle and museums. Afternoon: day trip to Xochimilco for gondola boat rides through floating gardens. Dinner with local cuisine.
Day 5: Day Trip & Relaxation — Early morning to Teotihuacán Pyramids (hire guide, climb pyramids, explore complex). Afternoon: return to Mexico City. Evening: street art walking tour or Lucha Libre wrestling match.