Is Mexico safe for solo female travelers?

Mexico has diverse regions that are safe to explore, while others are highly dangerous. Highly touristy places like Cancun, Riviera Maya, and Mexico City are generally safe for solo female travelers. However, the unpredictable criminal activity and drug-related violence in certain regions could pose risks. Exercise common sense, stay vigilant about personal safety, avoid isolated areas, and always keep your belongings close to you. Also, ensure to respect local norms and culture. It's advisable to opt for organized tours or travel in a group while visiting lesser-known regions.

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How safe is Mexico for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 195 experiences from female travelers

Leonie

Leonie

Spain

Mexico, Solo travel

I went on exchange during university and had an amazing time travelling around. I lived in Guadalajara, but visited many different places. Beautiful people and nature! Highly recommended to visit this country!

Posted: February 10, 2026
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Guanajuato, Family travel

Loved this City, the food the atmosphere, the people! I went to different city's while visiting here, Cristo Rey was one of the places I visited and San Juan de los Lagos, amazing experience, good memories

Posted: February 6, 2026
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Bianka

Bianka

United States

Playa del Carmen, Family travel

Playa de Carmen was beautiful, I’ve gone 4 times already and I always find new thing to do! I would recommend booking a place close to the 5th ave., it’s a street that has literally everything. Restaurants, bars, vendors, and the beach is about 3 to 4 blocks away.

Posted: February 6, 2026
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How safe is Mexico for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 138 local experiences

Local crime index

2.8 /5

Based on 138 local experiences

Karla

Karla

Pachuca de Soto

Like all places, there are delicate areas, but the place where I live is quiet, safe, and monitored. It is a residential development with only one entrance in a quiet area in the Rolls of Pachuca de Soto.

Posted: February 16, 2026
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Li

Li

San Cristóbal de las Casas

This is a tourist destination with a very artistic vibe. I’ve felt safe here, though it’s always wise to take basic precautions. Most of the time, I highly recommend visiting downtown, it’s lively and always full of people

Posted: February 12, 2026
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Molly

Molly

Playa del Carmen

I feel safe to walk around any time of day being mindful and aware same as I would anyplace. The stress and sidewalks are uneven so be mindful of that to not fall. I walk often with friends along the main tourist avenues that are very brightly lit by shops and hanging lights. People are a friendly mix

Posted: February 9, 2026
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Safety in Mexico

Hospitality Exchange in Mexico

Anne

Anne

Mérida

Can host for:

7 days

About me

🌱🌎🦥🏄‍♀️🌊 Hi! I’m Ana or Anne from Mexico. I’m a hippie soul that loves adventure, nature, camping, roadtrips, exploring , music , art and plants if you also like any of these we’ll get along well, I love getting to know about new cultures and places around the world through people.

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Karla

Karla

Pachuca de Soto

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Mexicana conociendo el mundo! 🫶🏼😘 Amo y disfruto viajar, caminar, conocer, probar platillos típicos y todo lo que se pueda en todos los lugares a donde los demás quieren o no ir! No sé inglés pero lo entiendo y me doy a entender 😅🤣🙃 siii soy de esas!

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