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!

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 fideo seco and in general any tacos I could find. I felt very safe there, but it is good to note that I am from a relatively big city as well, so walking around busier and sometimes more rough and tumble streets felt more natural to me. I had to get used to handling cash and being careful with my belongings especially in crowded areas, but no one in my family was robbed or pickpocketed while there. One thing I will say is that someone did give us change in fake money, which apparently is an issue there. A taxi driver alerted us to it when we tried to pay him, and he told us to be very aware when purchasing things and to check that the money is real. We got around by taxi and uber mostly, and we had no issues. I was greatly improving my Spanish at the time so that helped. Something that was really nice transportation-wise, was we ordered Ubers for day trips and had them wait for us while we explored the destination. For example, we went out to see Teotihuacán (a MUST SEE) and it was really nice to have the security of an Uber waiting for us and a set fare. Also, the driver was really nice and was able to give us a ton of information about the area. Overall an incredible experience and I want to go back!! THE FOOD THE FOOD THE FOOD

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.

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.

Daylight in good areas is ok, try not to go out at night alone. The touristic areas are usually safe, just be aware of pickpockets on crowded places, there are some safe areas at night when theres still people around.

When saying in the expat neighborhood, I always feel safe, day and night. That being said, I do not venture out of these main neighborhoods at night. Leah’s have to be traveling smart of course, but in the two years I’ve lived here I’ve felt very secure so far.