Is Mexico Safe for Female Travelers?

Mexico is generally safe for female travelers, however it is important to take certain precautions. Women should avoid walking alone at night, dress modestly, and be aware of their surroundings. It is also important to be aware of the local laws and customs, and to avoid any areas that are known to be dangerous. With these precautions in mind can be a safe and enjoyable destination for female travelers.

Experiences from Mexico

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 25 experiences

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Things to do

5/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

5/5

Budget-friendly

4.6/5

Solo travel experience

I had an amazing time in Mexico. I was careful but I felt really safe. I was nervous with the stories I heard but nothing bad happened at all. I went to Cancun, Oaxaca, San Cristobal, and Mexico City. The main tip I can give is to avoid tap water at all costs.

Posted: September 20, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I solo traveled to Mexico in March and I can 100% say that I felt completely safe. Hostels are very safe and locals are very friendly. I did Tulum, Bacalar, Playa Del Carmen, and Holbox and I didn’t feel on edge at all.

Posted: September 19, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I traveled solo for a month in Mexico this summer. I knew a little Spanish but not much. It’s very safe and there were lots of European backpackers so I was never the only traveler.

Posted: September 12, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I solo travelled Mexico for five weeks. I went to Mexico City, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca and Puebla. It’s my favourite country I’ve ever been to. I met so many girls travelling alone. I speak Spanish which helped a lot.

Posted: August 12, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I was two weeks in Mexico in May. Visited Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum, Bacalar, Mahahual, and Cozumel. I had a blast and definitely recommend it. I mainly stayed in resorts and boutique hotels and wasn’t out at night (unless I was partying). Overall everything was amazing. Bacalar & Cozumel, are tourist hot spots that are “small” so I was out at night and it was full of people. Cancun I didn’t even bother going at night it’s too big and didn’t feel as safe for me. I was out partying only in small towns or in Playa de Carmen where it’s super full of tourists 24/7 and it’s only 2 streets of clubs. I speak Spanish so that’s also another plus.

Posted: August 12, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I’ve been to Mexico 3 times as a solo traveler. I never felt unsafe. I took Uber the whole time and was out very late. Also stayed in hostels all 3 times and it’s actually one of my favorite countries.

Posted: August 11, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I just solo travelled Mexico in March and I felt completely safe. Hostels are very safe and locals are very friendly. I did Tulum, Bacalar, Playa Del Carmen, and Holbox and I didn’t feel on edge at all. I stayed at Mayan Monkey in Tulum and all felt very safe.

Posted: August 11, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I spent three months traveling solo throughout Mexico, visited many places across the country including the Yucatan (Cancun, Tulum, etc), Oaxaca, and Mexico City and I didn’t have a single issue the whole time and generally felt quite safe. It’s a beautiful country with so much to offer. Safety-wise I didn't walk alone at night and took Ubers rather than local taxis. I always kept spare cash/cards and a spare phone at my hostel just in case. Loved Mexico.

Posted: August 10, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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I solo travelled to Mexico for five weeks. I went to Mexico City, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca and Puebla. It’s my favourite country I’ve ever been to. I met so many girls travelling alone. I also speak Spanish which helped.

Posted: August 10, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Mexico has been one of my favorite countries so far. I've been solo and it was absolute perfection. I ventured away from my hotel and away from touristy spots. I even went out alone at night and was totally fine.

Posted: August 8, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Gaby

Gaby

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About Me

Hey, My name is Gaby and I'm interested in culture, cycling, food & cuisine, nightlife and swimming

Countries I’ve Visited

🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany

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Eugenia

Eugenia

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About Me

I am a young Mexican girl looking for ways of exploring the world. I like to travel slowly and visit more than just the capital of any country I go to. I really enjoy backpacking, traveling in a simple way.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇫🇷 France, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Alejandra

Alejandra

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I’m a 29 years old digital nomad living my last six months in Mexico before going on an adventure again. I’ve been on South America and want to keep traveling more.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇲🇽 Mexico

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Alejandra

Alejandra

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3 days

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1 guest

About me

I’m a 29 years old digital nomad living my last six months in Mexico before going on an adventure again. I’ve been on South America and want to keep traveling more.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇲🇽 Mexico

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Eugenia

Eugenia

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3 days

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1 guest

About me

I am a young Mexican girl looking for ways of exploring the world. I like to travel slowly and visit more than just the capital of any country I go to. I really enjoy backpacking, traveling in a simple way.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇫🇷 France, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Sandra

Sandra

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I like sharing life and travel experiences. Dancing is the best, so I can go dancing or also talk and enjoy the view. I love the idea of women helping other women during traveling so I hope we can share some time or other experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇸🇻 El Salvador, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇺🇾 Uruguay

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Sofia

Sofia

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3 days

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1 guest

About me

Hello girls!! I am Sofi and I will be traveling by myself for a month visiting family and friends. I am from Argentina but I live in Tulum, Mexico, since 2021. I am a teacher of English and Spanish 🙌🏻♥️. I discovered a very nice hobby and now passion in Tulum: CrossFit 🫶🏻

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇼 Curacao, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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Kenia

Kenia

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3 days

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2 guests

About me

My name is Kenia, I'm 24 and a student, I work on summer camp and trying to have fun all the time. I love music, dance and meet new people

Countries I’ve Visited

🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇺🇸 United States

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Sara

Sara

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5 days

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2 guests

About me

I am 48 years old born in Turkey and live in since 23 years in Cozumel Mexico,running B&B.I have a daughter 19 years old.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇸 United States

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Jacky

Jacky

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About me

I love dance hula hoop with fire it’s amazing I want to traveling in Europe now And I would love to know new places

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇲🇽 Mexico

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Adria

Adria

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3 days

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1 guest

About me

I'm a mexican girl. 33 years old. I like travel, dance, visit museums and art exhibitions.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇨🇳 China, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇲 Myanmar [Burma]

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Maria

Maria

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3 days

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About me

Hey, My name is Maria and I'm interested in sightseeing, shopping, nightlife, languages, dancing, business, animals and books

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇩🇪 Germany

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Upcoming visitors to Mexico

Sophie

Sophie

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About Me

Hi, I’m Sophie. I live travelling and recently discovered the joy of solo travelling. A few years ago, I lived in Auckland, New Zealand for a year and then travelled around the world for 14 months. I now live in Switzerland with my boyfriend and two cats, but we are looking to move abroad again depending on where my boyfriend finds work.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇴 Bolivia, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇰 Cook Islands, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇫🇯 Fiji, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇵🇪 Peru, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇦 Vatican City

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africa

africa

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Hello! I'm Africa and I'm from south Spain but living around the world. My passion is learn about everything and still growing 💕

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇩🇰 Denmark

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Natalia

Natalia

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Hi, I’m Natalia - half polish half Italian and have been living in Munich for the past 10 years. I decided to quit my job and travel for a year and looking forward to meet fellow travelers!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇻 Maldives, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇹🇿 Tanzania, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇺 Mauritius

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Local discussions

Solo travelWhat is the best place for a solo traveler to explore and connect with others?

I want to go on my first solo trip. Can anyone recommend place? I was thinking about resort, Punta Cana or Cancun, but as I am traveling alone I would rather have adventure and go on the place that I can explore. It would be also great to connect with group or have tour guide.. does anyone have any suggestions?

Posted: December 1, 2022
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Solo travelWhat are some recommendations for my trip to Mexico City over the holidays?

I’m planning a trip to Mexico City between Christmas and New Year’s. Any recommendations for things to see, places to stay, etc.?

Posted: November 23, 2022
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TravelWhat suggestions do you have for traveling to Mexico City in December?

Hi ladies! I'm traveling to Mexico City in December, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions (hotels, things to do/avoid)?

Posted: November 15, 2022
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Solo travelWhat is the best way to do a Mexico trip in January?

I’m planning to do a Mexico trip in January, and am curious about the best way to do it. Is a tour an easier option, or is it quite easy to get around and hostel it?? Any recommendations would greatly appreciated

Posted: October 29, 2022
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Solo travelWhich local tour guide do you suggest for me for my first time traveling alone to Mexico in November?

Hey ladies I am planning to visit Mexico on November , it's my first time to travel alone ..which local tour guide do you suggest for me? and also you can give me any tips :)))

Posted: October 7, 2022
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Travel Safety in Mexico

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Is Mexico Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Mexico is generally safe for solo female travelers. Mexico is a large and diverse country, and the safety of any given area depends on the region. Generally speaking is a safe country for female travelers, as long as they take the same precautions they would in any other country. It is important to be aware of your surroundings, avoid walking alone at night, and be aware of local customs and laws. Additionally, it is important to research the area you are visiting and to stay in well-lit and populated areas. With the right precautions can be a safe and enjoyable destination for solo female travelers.

Is Mexico Safe for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Mexico is generally safe for LGBTQ+ travelers, however, it is important to be aware of the local laws and customs. Female travelers should take extra precautions and be aware of their surroundings. It is important to avoid public displays of affection and to dress modestly. Additionally, it is important to research the local laws and customs before traveling to ensure that you are aware of any potential risks.