Is Mexico safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Mexico for solo female travelers?
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based on 188 experiences from female travelers
Amanda
United States
Playa del Carmen, Family travel
We had a lot of fun. It was a bit of a different vacation for us as we didn't have a car so we had to stick to walking distance from where we were staying....with kids that get "tired" quick lol. The beaches are gorgeous and always a good time if you have beach bums like me. Even in November, it was warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities. Safety was never a concern for us but my husband does speak Spanish fluently so that helped! Tourist center of Playa del Carmen IS expensive compared to other areas of Mexico but that's to be expected.
Posted: December 25, 2025Experienced: November, 2023
Darija
Croatia
Mazunte, Solo travel
Mazunte, Mexico, makes me feel both peaceful and alive. It’s a small coastal town with a relaxed, welcoming vibe where I’ve always felt safe walking around, even at night. The locals are kind and open, and there’s a strong sense of community and respect. The food is absolutely amazing — fresh fruits, local seafood, and delicious vegetarian options everywhere. Prices are quite reasonable compared to bigger tourist spots, which makes it easy to live simply and comfortably. Life in Mazunte moves slowly, close to nature and the ocean, and that simplicity brings a feeling of true safety and freedom.
Posted: October 20, 2025Experienced: September, 2024
Cynthia
Colombia
Mexico City, 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!
Posted: September 8, 2025Experienced: November, 2023Mérida, Solo travel
I personally loved Merida. It felt perfectly safe during the day and night. Merida, like all of the Yucatán peninsula, is very expensive. It's close to european prices. The city is very touristy and "americanized" with many international restaurants and shops but you can still find good local food. From there, I visited Chichen Itza with a tour, and there are many cool Cenotes you can check out. I definitely recommend you do that.
Posted: August 12, 2025Puerto Vallarta, Group travel
I felt safe in the resort areas, but outside of those, generally unsafe. Horseback riding and the beaches were a must- some beaches were not amenable to visit, so do your homework in advance for which ones to visit
Posted: August 11, 2025Experienced: March, 2005How safe is Mexico for women?
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Ximena
Mexico City
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.
Posted: November 18, 2025Guadalajara
Guadalajara is a great city and really cool to visit alone but the People know thats your a tourist. Don't go outsider alone in the night. Don't go alone in quarter who are empty. Take an uber, it's safer and it's priceless. There are so many people who dispeared espacially women. Don't take a blablacar alone and who are not well rated : thats really dangerous !
Posted: November 12, 2025
leslie
Baja California
Here in Ensenada it’s pretty safe for tourists. You can rent a car and it’s gonna be easy to move around the city even you can go to different points of Baja if you choose to rent a car. The runways are amazing and have very impressive views
Posted: October 24, 2025Mexico City
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.
Posted: October 7, 2025
Debbie
Playa del Carmen
It's safe even when you can read a lot of things about Mexico! Of course, there's a lot of people around from a lot of different countries and sometimes when people drink they do stupid things but everything it's good, no worries 👍
Posted: October 6, 2025Safety in Mexico
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Ivanozka
Mexico City
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey there! It’s Ivanozka from Mexico City 🇲🇽 I’m a performer and filmmaker, currently working on an independent documentary and artistic research project. This journey will take me through 16 countries on a budget, guided by purpose, intuition and presence. My work explores various topics of memory, collective consciousness, myth, and the relationship between landscapes (especially the sea) and human experience. Exploring the physical, spiritual and rather personal frontiers we encounter in life. I’m utterly interested in culture, history, tradition, art, and music. I’m a musician and play in a couple of bands in my home country, I’m passionate about modular synthesis and sound exploration, and in that matter I’d like to think of myself as a collector in a way. I’m especially drawn to folk music, the Romani culture, sea legends, old cemeteries, and the stories that live beneath the surface of them. I’ll be waking up early and usually have full days of filming, recording, and writing, so I value calm environments, clear communication, and mutual respect. I enjoy meaningful conversations but I’m also very comfortable with silence and shared quiet. I love cooking and sharing a meal, and I’m excited to learn about local food. I live with my husband Tony, and my roommate Annie whom I’ll be traveling with. We share our life with our cats, Noche, Neftis, and Igor. I really appreciate the trust and care of you letting me stay with you, back in Mexico we actively host when we can. We love welcoming people from different communities and sharing a safe space. I value kindness, boundaries, and honest connection, and I take this opportunity as a way to remember that we’re all, reflections of a shared collective consciousness. Thank you for reading and for opening your home if we share this core values.
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Anne
Mérida
Can host for:
7 days
About me
🌱🌎🦥🏄♀️🌊 Hi! I’m Ana or Anne from Mexico. I’m a hippie soul that loves adventure, nature, camping, roadtrips, exploring , music , art and plants if you also like any of these we’ll get along well, I love getting to know about new cultures and places around the world through people.
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