Is Mexico City Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Mexico City for solo female travelers?
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based on 60 experiences from female travelers
Cynthia
Colombia
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, 2023
Pippa
United States
Family travel
I had an incredible experience in Mexico City. It is a massive, bustling, vibrant city with a million things to explore. My family hit the main tourist attractions, including Frida Kahlo’s and Diego Rivera’s houses, Chapultapec Castle, walking around La Condesa and nearby artsy neighborhoods, going to the Zócalo, and going to various markets such as Mercado de la Merced. I ate the best food I have EVER tasted there, and I am not exaggerating. Make sure to eat Tlayudas, and I enjoyed trying...
Posted: August 9, 2025
Rocio
Mexico
Group travel
I had amazing time with family and friends, I initially had no idea what Mexico City would be like, but as the time went on I realized on my own terms how incredible the city is. There’s is so much to do and the food is delicious.
Posted: July 14, 2025Solo travel
Mexico City is such a beautiful city with many fun things to do and wonderful food! If I had any trouble getting around or getting clarification on something, people were very kind and helpful! I felt mostly safe as a solo traveler, just still on guard as normal, just to be on the safe side. I HIGHLY recommend going to Teotihuacán (it’s about 45 min to an hour outside of Mexico City, worth it!!) to do the hot air balloon ride over the pyramids at sunrise. I’ve also heard Tolantongo is a...
Posted: June 23, 2025Is Mexico City safe for women?
Women’s safety index
Based on 51 reports
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Based on 51 reports
In general, it's very safe, you just need to be cautious on public transportation, keep your phone secure, and hold your bag in front of you and hug it so there's no risk of someone opening it.
Posted: May 6, 2026You should do your research and stay in “safe” areas like Condesa, Roma, Polanco. Do your exploring during the day and avoid sketchy areas. Always be mindful of your surroundings and belonging as there can be a lot of thefts, keep your cellphone and wallet out of sight, don’t wear valuables like jewellery and watches. Keep it simple. Also keep in mind that harassment is very common, so just beware, specially in crowded areas. Don’t walk alone at night, stay in well-lit areas and don’t use...
Posted: May 4, 2026Is safe in tourist neiborhoods. Better to use uber app to get a taxi People is very friendly and help if you lose. Subway is ok but protect your belongs. Police is not the best option but at day you are safe
Posted: April 26, 2026Better if you stay close with friends Be aware Be happy Be free Choose wisely what’s next But have fun Learn how to love one place to another first Open eyes always In the streets ve with a group of people of your trust And dance
Posted: January 31, 2026Safety map
Based on reports from women living in Mexico City, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
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Paula
Mexico City
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hola soy de México y me encanta viajar, me encanta conocer gente de otros lugares por el intercambio cultural. Me encanta conocer todo como si fuera una persona local
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Ivanozka
Mexico City
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey there! It’s Ivanozka from Mexico City 🇲🇽 I’m a performer and filmmaker, currently working on an independent documentary and artistic research project. This journey will take me through 16 countries on a budget, guided by purpose, intuition and presence. My work explores various topics of memory, collective consciousness, myth, and the relationship between landscapes (especially the sea) and human experience. Exploring the physical, spiritual and rather personal frontiers we encounter in life. I’m utterly interested in culture, history, tradition, art, and music. I’m a musician and play in a couple of bands in my home country, I’m passionate about modular synthesis and sound exploration, and in that matter I’d like to think of myself as a collector in a way. I’m especially drawn to folk music, the Romani culture, sea legends, old cemeteries, and the stories that live beneath the surface of them. I’ll be waking up early and usually have full days of filming, recording, and writing, so I value calm environments, clear communication, and mutual respect. I enjoy meaningful conversations but I’m also very comfortable with silence and shared quiet. I love cooking and sharing a meal, and I’m excited to learn about local food. I live with my husband Tony, and my roommate Annie whom I’ll be traveling with. We share our life with our cats, Noche, Neftis, and Igor. I really appreciate the trust and care of you letting me stay with you, back in Mexico we actively host when we can. We love welcoming people from different communities and sharing a safe space. I value kindness, boundaries, and honest connection, and I take this opportunity as a way to remember that we’re all, reflections of a shared collective consciousness. Thank you for reading and for opening your home if we share this core values.
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