Is Playa del Carmen Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Playa del Carmen is generally safe for female travelers. The city is a popular tourist destination and has a large police presence to ensure the safety of visitors. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other city, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, it is recommended to stay in well-lit and populated areas, and to avoid carrying large amounts of cash. With these precautions, female travelers should have a safe and enjoyable experience in Playa del Carmen.

Experiences from Playa del Carmen

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 4 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

5/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

5/5

Budget-friendly

4.8/5

Solo travel experience

I stayed in Playa Del Carmen for a week and I felt relatively safe walking around during the day. The nighttime is when it gets a bit chaotic on the main street, which I wouldn't go alone.

Posted: May 31, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I went to Playa del Carmen for my first solo trip. I was 2 blocks from the beach and about 3 blocks from La Quinta (5th Ave). I enjoyed my time on the Ave and did a few excursions.

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

I enjoyed my solo trip to Playa Del Carmen. Tons of tours and cheap (safe) airbnbs to choose from. Pretty walkable. Taxis everywhere. Excellent food. Beautiful beaches. Cheap buses that go from town to town and can also take you to Mayan ruins.

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

I just came back from an all-inclusive trip to Playa del Carmen and it was absolutely gorgeous! We stayed at the Royal haciendas and we loved everything about it. It was more of a laid-back kind of vacation but that’s exactly what we were looking for so it was perfect. Plus the food was amazing!

Posted: February 25, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Meet ups in Playa del Carmen

Marygel

Marygel

Speaking

About Me

Hi! My name is Maria but all my friends call me Marygel :) I'm from Oaxaca, Mexico and I'm starting the traveling journey. I have 3 dogs. Love to learn things and share what I know.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Sophie

Sophie

Speaking

About Me

I'm a dancer attending to a special event in Gotenburg from June 12th to 18th and then I will explore the country. I'm really clean and open minded.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇺 Mauritius, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Megan

Megan

Speaking

About Me

Hello! My name is Megan a twenty-something from Vancouver, Canada. New to the “digital nomad” lifestyle, I’m excited to travel around and hopefully meet some great people along the way. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇲 Bermuda, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇸🇬 Singapore

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Stay with locals in Playa del Carmen

Kary

Kary

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

Hello, I'm Kary and I'm interested in culture, animals, art, history, live music, nature, nightlife, photography and diving

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Local discussions

TravelHow does taking the bus or colectivo from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen work?

Hello! Has anyone ever taken the bus from Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen? or taken a colectivo? If so, can you please let me know how it works! (payments, times, tips, things to be aware of?) thank you!!

Posted: September 19, 2022
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