Is Cabo San Lucas safe for solo female travelers?

Cabo San Lucas is generally safe for solo female travelers, with reliable tourist infrastructure and accessible emergency services. However, as with any travel destination, it's essential to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, especially when traveling alone or at night. Certain precautions like taking only licensed taxis, avoiding deserted areas, and keeping valuables secure can further ensure your safety.

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How safe is Cabo San Lucas for female travelers?

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3.7 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Cara

Cara

United States

Group travel

I have been to Cabo very many times due to it being close to where I live. Most of the time I have traveled with my husband and we stay at the resorts or restaurant out of the downtown and I feel extremely safe. However I traveled in October with 2 other women by ourselves and we did run into some shady characters and sketchy situations downtown. For example we had multiple djs and men trying to push drinks and misc bottles on us to drink and were grabbed at while walking to our Ubers etc. while in our resort we all felt completely safe.

Posted: July 12, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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Solo travel

I had a beautiful experience in Cabo. The locals were incredible. The food was delicious and the nature and atmosphere was a 10 out of 10 I felt very safe at my resort and in the surrounding neighborhood however, I would suggest if you’re going to go out to downtown Cabo definitely go in a group if you’re traveling alone as a woman, I had a blast and would definitely recommend visiting Flora Farms and taking surf lessons!

Posted: November 9, 2023Experienced: May, 2022
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Destiny

Destiny

United States

Group travel

I went to Mexico with my best friend, and had the time of my life thrived in a community that was not mine. The views are unbeatable, and the food is so good.  I’m at lots of fun. People really felt super welcome. Drinks and Mexico are so much stronger. 

Posted: October 26, 2023
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How safe is Cabo San Lucas for women?

It is pretty safe cause city needs tourists and it is unlikely that something may happen to a traveler. Still, just in case don’t flash an expensive phone or cash. Don’t walk wasted at night and all sorts of things like that.

Posted: June 24, 2025
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