Is Mexico safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Mexico for female travelers?
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based on 187 experiences from female travelers
Darija
Croatia
Mazunte, Solo travel
Mazunte, Mexico, makes me feel both peaceful and alive. It’s a small coastal town with a relaxed, welcoming vibe where I’ve always felt safe walking around, even at night. The locals are kind and open, and there’s a strong sense of community and respect. The food is absolutely amazing — fresh fruits, local seafood, and delicious vegetarian options everywhere. Prices are quite reasonable compared to bigger tourist spots, which makes it easy to live simply and comfortably. Life in Mazunte moves slowly, close to nature and the ocean, and that simplicity brings a feeling of true safety and freedom.
Posted: October 20, 2025Experienced: September, 2024
Cynthia
Colombia
Mexico City, Group travel
You generally feel safe in Mexico City if you’re in the “good” side of the city. People are super friendly, the transportation system is efficient and the food is amazing!!! Don’t miss churrería el Moro, the best churros I’ve tried!!! For good tacos go to el cocuyo, so good!
Posted: September 8, 2025Experienced: November, 2023Mérida, Solo travel
I personally loved Merida. It felt perfectly safe during the day and night. Merida, like all of the Yucatán peninsula, is very expensive. It's close to european prices. The city is very touristy and "americanized" with many international restaurants and shops but you can still find good local food. From there, I visited Chichen Itza with a tour, and there are many cool Cenotes you can check out. I definitely recommend you do that.
Posted: August 12, 2025How safe is Mexico for women?
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Based on 131 local experiences
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Based on 131 local experiences
Ximena
Mexico City
Totally depends on the area where you are, can be very safe in a lot of places but there are many neighborhoods that as a tourist you should never step foot on As long as you stay in popular/touristy areas you will have the most amazing time. Mexico City is the best city in the world, no doubt about it! Unfortunately Mexico's government and situation in general is not the best but that shouldn't stop you from visiting one of the most beautiful and incredible countries in the world Just please be careful, don't go out alone at night, don't walk around lonely places also be aware of pickpocketing in crowded places Don't wander around downtown at night even if you are not alone, better to do during the day Don't be scared, there are many other areas where it is much safer to walk alone at night like Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Reforma (around Chapultepec), etc.
Posted: November 18, 2025Guadalajara
Guadalajara is a great city and really cool to visit alone but the People know thats your a tourist. Don't go outsider alone in the night. Don't go alone in quarter who are empty. Take an uber, it's safer and it's priceless. There are so many people who dispeared espacially women. Don't take a blablacar alone and who are not well rated : thats really dangerous !
Posted: November 12, 2025
leslie
Baja California
Here in Ensenada it’s pretty safe for tourists. You can rent a car and it’s gonna be easy to move around the city even you can go to different points of Baja if you choose to rent a car. The runways are amazing and have very impressive views
Posted: October 24, 2025Safety in Mexico
