3 days in Atlanta & Central Mexico and Gulf Coast Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

On the 23rd (Fri), observe the fascinating underwater world at Georgia Aquarium and then admire the striking features of Fox Theatre.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Atlanta online vacation planner .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in August, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to travel to Mexico City.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Historic Center (Centro Historico), then admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes, and then take a stroll through Coyoacan. Keep things going the next day: take a peaceful walk through Bosque de Chapultepec and then examine the collection at Museo Nacional de Antropologia.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Mexico City road trip site .

Traveling by flight from Atlanta to Mexico City takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Atlanta in August, things will get little chillier in Mexico City: highs are around 75°F and lows about 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can travel back home.