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How to Book Your Mexico City Mural Tour

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How to Book Your Mexico City Mural Tour

A straightforward guide to seeing Mexico City's markets and murals on your own terms.

VoAtlas editorial Updated · 3 min read
Typical cost $1,500 before anything else
Across the 0% window $83.33/mo 18 months, no interest

How we got that: $1,500 spread evenly across the 18-month introductory window on the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card. Checked · at the bank Carry a balance past the window and the standard APR applies to what is left.

Mexico City is best in late autumn when the air is crisp and the summer crowds have gone home. You get clear skies for walking through the murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes and cooler temperatures for spending hours digging through the stalls at La Ciudadela.

When you're ready to pay for the $1500 trip, you can use the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card. It offers 0% for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers from date of account opening. This lets you spread the cost out over that intro window on purchases rather than paying it all at once.

The 0% intro window is a deadline, not a gift. If you still have a balance once those 18 months are up, the bank will start charging interest on whatever is left.

The steps

  1. 01

    Book in late August

    Aim for late autumn dates to get better rates on flights and hotels. Booking a few months out usually hits the sweet spot for pricing.

  2. 02

    Set your budget

    Expect to pay around $1500 for a solid trip. Stick to that number so you know exactly what you need to cover.

  3. 03

    Use your card window

    Put your travel expenses on the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card. With 0% for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers from date of account opening, you can pay about $83.33 per month to clear the $1500 balance within the 18-month window.

  4. 04

    Map out the murals

    Don't wing it. Mark the Diego Rivera and Orozco murals on your map before you land so you don't waste time wandering.

  5. 05

    Save for market finds

    Markets like La Ciudadela are cash-heavy. Keep a separate fund for souvenirs so you don't add extra debt to your card.

  6. 06

    Check the card terms before you commit

    Every figure we publish for the Citi Simplicity® Credit Card carries the date a person verified it against Citi and a link to where they checked. Intro windows and APRs change without notice, so confirm the current terms before applying.

    See Citi Simplicity® Credit Card terms →

Common questions

Do I have to pay off the trip all at once?

No. The point of using this card is to break the $1500 into smaller chunks over the 18 months.

What happens if I miss a payment?

You will likely lose your 0% rate and get hit with a late fee. Always set up an auto-pay for at least the minimum amount.

Is the trip actually free because of the 0%?

No. You are just delaying when you pay, not getting a discount on the $1500 price tag.

Can I use this for my hotel too?

Yes. As long as you stay within your total limit, you can put flights, hotels, and tours on the card.