Is Mexico City Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

This was my first solo trip ever and I had no idea what to expect - I had just been told “Mexico is so dangerous”. I stayed at Casa Pepe and made SO many friends that I instantly realized I made the right choice going. Definitely recommend staying there, such a nice and clean hostel and I felt very safe. They also have fun activities which makes it easy for us solo travelers to meet new people.

Solo travel experience

Mexico City is an incredible city. I felt safe at most times with the exception of one incident. Please take the time to enjoy the spectacular architecture around Mexico City and indulge in their amazing cuisine.

Solo travel experience

It was my Second time in Mexico City. I’ve been visiting friends and attended art week which was happening in February. Many interesting events and shows have been on, and I spent most of my time walking around, recording sounds and filming around in the city. Mexico City is definitely a good choice for everyone enjoying a buzzing metropole. The street food is amazing, there is plenty of parks and green areas. In some districts it isn’t quite safe to go at night but I recommend Uber since it is mostly quite affordable and the safer option to go. I have not been in any sketchy situation but being mindful about where one goes at what time and being alert to subtle changes in environments is crucial.

Family travel experience

Mexico City is a beautiful city. Me and my mom went originally to see the basilica and other religious sites, I got to meet my online friend of 4 years who spoke Spanish and was extremely helpful with getting around. It even inspired me to start learning Spanish myself! It was an experience I learned from and gained a new perspective on life. I don’t regret it at all, but honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever go back. The Food: I was very unimpressed by the food, which was highly disappointing considering everyone boasting about how amazing the food was! Most of it was bland, which sounds crazy talking about Mexican food. We tried eating everywhere, from busy vendors on the side of the road, to fancy restaurants, to small hole-the-wall eateries: it was all very underwhelming and extremely lackluster. The mangos were bomb though, even though they were out of season. The Safety: I didn’t feel particularly safe or unsafe. It was my first time experiencing being a minority in a foreign country. There were constant stares, whispers, and overall attention. It felt uncomfortable and got tiring very quickly. People even asked to take pictures with us at the basilica! Which was so surprising considering Mexico City is very large and very diverse. There were some moments where I did feel absolutely unsafe, like walking down wrong streets, and outside of the basilica where someone had just died of an overdose. The Atmosphere: The atmosphere was one of my favorite things about Mexico City, it was awesome to see people always walking their dogs or just out and about. I feel like there’s not much of that in American cities, everyone is always in a rush where as here it didn’t seem like that was the case. The people were friendly from what I could tell with my limited Spanish. Do be aware of scamming

Solo travel experience

I decided to ring in 2024 with an impromptu trip to Mexico City, that included 22 hour layovers in Guatemala on the way in and out. So basically I got 3 trips in one! I stayed at El Barrio Central which is conveniently located in the historic center. My hostel mates were awesome, and we actually did a bunch of fun & group activities (Museum of Archaeology, Karaoke, free walking tours of different neighborhoods). The hostel hostel several daily activities for guests to gather and get too know each other. There were a couple days I decided to venture out on my own and I felt completely safe at all times. Mexico City is very inexpensive, especially coming from the U.S. There were plenty of food options. I ate at Cocuyos multiple times during my stay as it was right next door to my hostel and open until 5am. There was also a fantastic torta stand there next block over with the cheapest and fattest tortas I came across while there. I explored mostly on foot, but public transit was convenient. An Uber ride from the airport (40 min) was only about $11 (USD).

Couple travel experience

• for the most part, I felt very safe. We stayed in the Roma norte area which is the “hipster” area of Mexico City. Very cute neighborhood and very walkable • definitely visit all the cathedrals in the area, the biblioteca with the floating bookshelves, the fortress/castle on the hill… and all of the parks! The greenery is so so beautiful.

Solo travel experience

I loved the friendly, chaotic vibe of Mexico City, people are busy but incredibly laid-back. There was a real sense of warmth and hospitality from people, I walked around alone at night and never felt in danger or encountered any problems. I very rarely use taxis despite having a knee injury but I found myself using them often here because they are so cheap and it felt like a good opportunity to practice my Spanish with the driver. It took me a little while to get used to the traffic, drivers typically won't stop and wait at lights. It's worth exercising caution. I did feel safer crossing the road in Mexico than in Rome though. If you're planning to travel outside the city, I recommend visiting Tolantongo. There's a collection of incredibly blue pools on the side of a cliff, handcarved by the indigenous Nahua people after they reclaimed their land. There's also a warm blue river and a bat cave! Inside the city, Chapultapec Park is really lovely, it has a castle and a free zoo, the latter is home to the axolotl museum. You can see axolotls in tanks and learn about their physiology and their history since they were discovered in the canals beneath the city. The park is huge and definitely takes more than a day to explore. It's hard to recommend food, there is street food everywhere and so many restaurants and everything I ate was delicious.

Solo travel experience

First solo trip! Had a blast. I felt safe and there were so many things to do. Also met amazing ladies at my hostel. Who were very nice, and supportive through my stay. They offered to walk with me at night if I wanted to get something. It was just surreal experience in general.

Solo travel experience

My opinion, it was very safe during the day but I didn't go out alone in the evening, there are a lots of activities to do for free or really not expensive likes parks or museum. Hostel was pretty good, not expensive, good localisation with breakfasts including

Solo travel experience

Mexico City is a huge international city with a ton to offer. The food is amazing, museums are great, and there are plenty of tours that can be set up by your hostel or hotel. It’s safe in certain areas but I wouldn’t walk around in many places at night. Definitely be aware of your surroundings. It was expensive.

Mexico City is huge. I try to avoid difficult neighborhoods as much as I can. As in every big city, there are some places you need to be much careful and in some others you can feel relaxed. I think we always need to be aware of the people surrounding us and their intentions.

Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world. It has it all, both good and bad. Lately, I’ve felt safer regarding gender violence. I am used to walking alone after dark, or to using the public transport on my own. While I probably wouldn’t recommend doing that in your first trip, I have found that it is doable and generally safe.

Solo travel experience

I’ve travelled to Mexico City a few times for work, and am completely in love with the city. There are a wide variety of options for every budget and experience pallete. I particularly enjoyed the sulfur hot springs accessible via bus from the city and the museum of anthropology. (Leave yourself two full days for this!). Overall lovely experience, great food from open air markets to fine dining and easy to navigate

Solo travel experience

I spent a month in Mexico, alone. The capital is a real jungle, so it's good to know where you can move without fear (Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, Coyoacán) and which places are better to avoid. I recommend using Uber, not walking alone at night, common sense, marking tourist places on your map and not walking with your phone in your hand. Mexico is a beautiful city with countless museums, exhibitions, amazing food and very friendly people. The Yucatan Peninsula is a Caribbean paradise, with lots of tourists and beautiful places - divine cenotes, great diving spots, historical ruins and wonderful restaurants.