Is Montevideo Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

Montevideo is a cute city, which city center really kept the vibes of the Spanish colonial architecture era. If you go there, try to check on a "Murga" or a "Candombe" show, both are really worth it! I felt extremely safe there

Solo travel

I went alone for a weekend to Montevideo from Buenos Aires and it was wonderful. It's a very peaceful city. I visited a Sunday market, walked along the riverbank and drank mate. It was charming. And very easy, thanks to the use of the Buquebus ferry. I didn't feel unsafe at all.

Fairly safe around the city center and near the Rambla. If you move from the city center and go north it becomes progressively more dangerous. Petty theft is common. Don’t leave belongings unsupervised or use your phone on the street.

It’s very safe. You can get around during the day without any problems, and at night it’s also safe in tourist areas if you stay somewhat alert. I’d just be a little careful about walking around with your phone in your hand out in the open, but simply staying alert is enough.

Montevideo is a safe city if u know where to walk, at day is ok no matter what neighborhood u are in, but at night this certain spot if u go there u really gotta be extra careful with your surroundings

Quite safe in populated areas and during the day; in more outlying neighborhoods and at night it becomes a bit less safe, although pickpockets are present all day and everywhere. At night or in more remote or dangerous places, you could experience a more violent robbery. Regarding sexual violence, it is not one of the main crimes committed, but that doesn't mean it can't happen, especially at night.

I don’t recommend being aline at night. During the day its fine and people are very nice. Ask locals for directions and if you are unsure go inside a store or anything you can find. If you are a solo female traveler try to stay in a group or avoid being alone at night.

Like every massivly populated city you have safer places and not that secure places. The old city and the metropolitan área are pretty safe. Uruguayans are very nice and helpfull when in need. To avoid problems, don't act like a tourist, watch around you and be awere, don't leave your belongins where you can not see it, and be carefull at all times. I mean is common sense but even that sometimes is not that common.