Solo Female Travel in Mexico City

Solo travel experience

I traveled solo to Mexico City, and I found it to be very safe. However, I made sure not to head out at night just to be cautious. Uber is an excellent and affordable way to get around the city. The locals are generally friendly but somewhat reserved. I made sure to explore some of the city's top attractions, such as Teotihuacán, which was definitely the highlight of my trip. I also visited the fascinating Frida Kahlo Museum, which was an incredible experience despite my prior lack of knowledge about her. Additionally, I took a trip to the floating gardens, which was an interesting experience, but it was not quite as thrilling as I had hoped.

Solo travel experience

I spent 5 days there in July and had an amazing time! Like any big city just be aware of your surroundings. The food, people and sights are fantastic. I have never felt safer in a place I can’t totally speak the language in.

Solo travel experience

I just came back from Mexico City, it’s very safe with normal big-city precautions. Uber is inexpensive and best way to get around. Great food, maybe a bit pricey for the top spots.

Solo travel experience

Mexico City is such a beautiful city with a lot to offer. History, good food, urban lifestyle as well. Pretty safe, I used metro while I was there. It's big city, so did a good research before getting there on things I wanted to see and do.

Solo travel experience

México city is super tourist friendly. I felt safe even at night but maybe cause I stayed at an upper scale neighborhood (San Pedro de los Pinos in Colonia Nápoles). Best places to stay are Roma, Condesa, Nápoles which are some of the trendy and hip ones. Also Polanco for a really upscale vibe, and of course Historic Center which can be sketchy at night. Also, from my experience Garibaldi is best to visit at day or not so late since there are not that many bars or at least does not give a safe vibe. For a great party, Zona Rosa in Ciudad Juárez is great. Carry cash cause you’ll want to try a lot of street food and buy at mercados or local stores. Generally it’s an awesome experience and the list of places does not end.

I always stay in Roma Norte- favorite restaurants and bars are all there. I would definitely do the day trip for Teotihuacán for the hot air balloon, Frida Kahlo museum is a must! I could’ve spent hours there. Favorite markets are La Ciudadela, Coyoacán- right by frida Khalo, Marcado artesanal. Mooni is one of my favorite local galleries as well.

Coyoacan is a must, there is where you'll find the Frida museum; Teotihuacan (pyramids); Chapultepec and the Museum of Anthropology; El Zocalo and nearby is the Presidencia where you can check out large Diego Rivera Murals; Palacio de Vellas Artes and see a Folklorico show (Amazing!!), restaurants ( Cafe de Tacuba, Azul Historico and House of Tiles), Xochimilco also a must. For a day trip or two go to Taxco its a Pueblo Magico. You can also visit Puebla and explore the history through the hundreds of churches. A bit far, but worth checking out is Las Grutas hot springs.

Solo travel experience

I traveled solo in Cozumel, Oaxaca, and Zihuatanejo. I felt very safe and although I do not speak Spanish, people were very kind and patient. In Oaxaca (my favorite) I recommend Hotel Los Mariposas. Eat everything.

Local experience

There’s a lot of day/weekend trips you can take from Mexico City!!! Most are pueblo mágicos (small magical towns): Tepoztlan, Taxco, San Miguel Allende, Guanajato, Valle de Bravo, Grutas Tolontongo. And of course you can do a day trip to teotihuacan! (The pyramids- and if you can do the hot air balloon trip over the pyramids I def recommend it) Look up tianguis (food markets) that happen around Mexico City each day- the nieghborhood changes based on the day. There are websites that give that info!! Go to Castillo de chapultapec for one day! Try all the street tacos and my favorite drink- pulque! Also you’d want to stay in the Condesa/Roma area!! Around Parque México/parque España!

Solo travel experience

Stayed in La Condesa. I loved the park and the coffee shops and how walkable it was to everything. On the weekends they had local markets and bazaars. I felt safe. I wasn’t a big fan of la zona rosa because of the party scene and I didn’t want to encounter with the night life. Recommendations: - Make a nail/hair appointment at the lemon beauty bar near Roma for a spa day. - Eat churros at el Morro, brunch at Las Chalupitas, eat at la esquina de Chilaqil, shop at the Mercado de artesanías in Coyoacan. - Go to Tepoztlan - one of my favorite favorite places in Mexico - Uber everywhere! Also check out Cabify and DiDi.

Couple travel experience

Mexico City is amazing! I stayed in Condesa/Roma and those areas are very nice, full of good food and nightlife and also safe for travellers. I was with my boyfriend but we never had any bad safety experiences even when we split up; by contrast, everyone was very friendly and helpful even though neither of our Spanish is great. Uber there is also very cheap and safer/easier to track than some taxis (don't hail taxis off the street). For cool places to visit and things to do I would recommend Coyoacan Market, the bike rentals on Reforma which is bikes and pedestrians only every Sunday, the cantinas (4 drinks and food is free), and Arena Mexico for a lucha show (it is in a dodgier area but there are always people around the arena as it attracts locals and tourists alike. Just take a taxi/Uber home).

Solo travel experience

I spent 3 months there for work and loved it! I was alone 95% of the time and never once felt unsafe. I must say though, I do speak Spanish fluently and many people mistook me for being a native so that definitely helped. My coworkers told me not take one of the buses (cant remember which color) as they were unsafe, so I got around exclusively by Uber. I did only go out during the day though and was back at my hotel by night time, so I can’t speak on the night life and safety aspect. I highly recommend checking out Teotihucan pyramids and Xochimilco. CDMX is also a huge museum city.

Roma and condesa and coyohuacan are all great to stay in. Go to Ellys, freims, la clandestina, the Airbnb bike and taco tour, contramar, el pujol for tacos, pujol if you have money for a nice splurge meal, Diego’s studio, and the anthropology museum

Solo travel experience

I went to Mexico City, Sayulita & Puerto Vallarta by myself and felt safe the entire time. No one even looked twice at me, and most spoke Spanish to me assuming I was local. I strolled around sooo much of CDMX. Literally walked for hours one afternoon. The downtown area, Condessa, Polanco. Down near the Frida Kahlo museum. I had a wonderful time and ate vegan / gluten free the entire time no problem.

Solo travel experience

I went solo in June and loved it. I felt safe and comfortable. It's really beautiful and there is lots to do. I really enjoyed the Museo de Arte Popular and the Castillo. Ubers are easy and cheap (and there is free wifi all over but it's sometimes full), and; if you happen to be veggie/vegan, there is an amazing restaurant called La Pitahaya that is incredible!