based on 36 experiences
It’s actually safer than I expected but more expensive since it is a big country so I basically took the flight as my main transportation from city to city. The culture and people are very nice and enthusiastic, and the scenery are very different from other continents that I’ve been to. However, the food was not really my type. Overall, it was a very good and unforgettable experience. I recommend to visit there in the small group of 2-4 people :)
Posted: June 19, 2024Charly
Germany
Overall felt quite safe during the whole 4 weeks. Would definitely recommend Isla Holbox and the entire Yucatán peninsula, especially Merida! Also liked the pacific coast but you can’t really swim there unfortunately due to strong undercurrents. CDMX was great, would recommend to stay in Roma or Condesa as these are the prettiest and safest areas.
Posted: May 31, 2024My first solo trip was to Mexico, and I can recommend this country to everyone. I felt completely safe alone, and it is a really interesting country with nice people. I traveled easily around by bus and enjoyed the food and atmosphere.
Posted: May 30, 2024Mexico was amazing. It was my first solo trip and I was in an all-inclusive resort, so I felt extremely safe and everyone was so nice. I took two excursion to Chichen Itza and Isla mujeres. I really enjoyed my experience. I can't wait to come back to Mexico to visit more.
Posted: February 10, 2024I have been on a 2-week trip in Mexico, mostly Chiapas and Mexico City. Loved it and felt very safe as a solo female traveler, with so many nice and wonderful people.
Posted: February 7, 2024I felt safe, although we had one encounter where someone stopped us on our way and we had to pay. Recommendations are Holbox, Punta allen, Valladolid. The food was moderate, I expected more. We hired a car and drove through Yucatan & Chiapas which was a really nice experience. The nature was stunning
Posted: February 3, 2024Mexico is a wonderful place to travel. It's modern and ancient, sophisticated and humble, colourful, civilised and wild. Travelling on any budget is possible, choose a bus and a hammock in a palapa or aircondioned luxury with infinity pools and every whim attended to. I felt safe travelling alone there, and the people are welcoming kind generous and can easily become life long friends.
Posted: December 30, 2023Experienced: September, 2022I backpacked solo through Mexico for 2 months in fall 2022. I absolutely enjoyed my trip. I stayed in hostels and made great friends. I mostly ate street food and cheap eats to keep costs low. I celebrated Dia de Muertos in Oaxaca and it couldn’t have been a better choice.
Posted: November 19, 2023I spent 2 weeks traveling alone in Mexico. Mexico City - Campeche - Merida - Playa Del Carmen. I flew from Mexico City, then took the ADO bus between Campeche, Merida, and Playa Del Carmen and had only positive experiences. I love Mexico and can't wait to go back.
Posted: November 5, 2023I was in Mexico alone for a month and felt safe. When it comes to being a woman, sometimes someone would approach me, but mostly out of curiosity. Mexicans have a different way of being and it's worth getting used to the fact that someone might whistle or call out at times. But it's not dangerous. It's worth knowing Spanish, even at a basic level. I traveled around the Yucatan Peninsula + Mexico City and its surroundings, and sometimes ventured into places that were allegedly not recommended for tourists, but I didn't notice anyone looking at me aggressively. I'd happily return.
Posted: October 7, 2023Okarina
You have to be very cautious of where you are going and who you're hanging out with. Tourist areas are generally safer but you should always take extra precautions, especially as a solo traveler. I would definitely recommend googling beforehand the neighborhood you'd be staying at.
Posted: May 2, 2024Penelope
Art, nature and adventure lover,epicurean, artist and designer, spiritually inclined NLP student. Healthy lifestyle. Student of life forever! Canadian living in Mexico!
Alejandra
Hello, I'm a Mexican who is about to tour the world so I'll be happy to chat and share travel ideas.
I lived in Mexico and traveled a lot alone. Mexico is not safe, at least that's my opinion, but you can travel alone and have a great time. I believe that if you follow basic safety rules, nothing threatens you, and the probability of something happening to you, significantly decreases. If you use public transportation, it's better to choose long-distance ADO lines rather than regular unmarked buses. Be careful with the police; they also sometimes steal. Keep your eyes wide open, as someone may be watching you (and you may not be aware of it) and waiting for the right moment to approach you.
Posted: October 31, 2023A folclore all way around. Mexico is full of culture and tradition. A must on you pocket list. So many things to see and live over there. People are really kind and will always give you a hand and a smile whenever you need. And food OMG I think is the best in the world, we are not in only tacos!!! Please get close and dive in in the traditional cusine.
Posted: May 16, 2023Tams (20)
Mexico
Mexico City is amazing. If you like City activities such as visit museums, know culture, delicious foods, dance, this city is for you! Mexican people are kind and easygoing. you can go anywhere in metro.
Posted: May 4, 2023Penelope
Playa del Carmen
3 days
Art, nature and adventure lover,epicurean, artist and designer, spiritually inclined NLP student. Healthy lifestyle. Student of life forever! Canadian living in Mexico!
Kattia
Monterrey
3 days
I’m 29 years old. I’m a doctor with a masters degree in sports readaptation and physical therapy. I’m a triathlete, but my favorite part is the bike. I have my own clinic focused on rehab and physical therapy. I work with a lot of athletes, either amateur or elite. Catholic, plant based, dog lover, singer, and many other things. Ig: @kattiazf https://www.instagram.com/kattiazf?igsh=MTNqZmVqZmEzYWFxNQ== I hope I get to see you soon!
Vero
New here - just hoping to learn more about solo traveling and whether or not it's for me.
Natascha
Hey my name us Natascha, i‘m 31 years old and living in Germany. I will leave Germany on 19th August. I am going to travel through middle and south America by myself. I would like to learn Spanish and Portuguese. Exploring new cultures are amazing. I love to learn new skills, so i will try everything new🤗. I am vegan and non alcoholic. Love to laugh out loud 😃 and live dancing, cooking and running