Quick Summary: Mexico City is the prime spot to take day trips to nearby historic landmarks and towns.


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1. Cacahuamilpa Caves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cacahuamilpa Caves | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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2. Cholula ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cholula | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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3. Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park

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Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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4. Hidalgo

Hidalgo | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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5. Izta-Popo National Park

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Izta-Popo National Park | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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6. Malinalco

Malinalco | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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7. Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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8. Tlaxcala

Tlaxcala | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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9. Tula and the Tollan Ruins

Tula and the Tollan Ruins | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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10. Valle de Bravo

Valle de Bravo | Romantic Weekend & Day Trips from Mexico City
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