Is Mexico City Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

1 week will not be enough . Mexico city it's so big. Safety stuff In Mexico city There are female only subway cars so I guess there is historically some violence against women stuff, not trying to scare ppl, but just something to be aware of, I wore my backpack on the front of me to prevent mugging as that's something I don't want to experince But there is also history of the city reforming dangerous neighborhoods like tepito for tourism, And locals may be curious about you But it's a city, ppl mostly managing their own lives /mind their business The culture has some toxic workaholic as well so expect to see tired people on the way to here and there But you'll find warm presence and virtuous people too, like 98% But don't : - Be drunk /loud in public(drinking in public is Illegal and if you stand out you will get robbed by police/targeted by randoms etc) - Take weird offers, ie. Instead of random cab people,Take a reputable rideshare or what locals say is a trusted cab company, or the public transit or collectivos - be alone - go where you can be isolated Do: - enjoy locals/travel experienced ppl, get the right attention not the wrong attention - Dress down, seriously look as poor/mundane as possible lol imo I have not personally gotten into trouble, where my safety was at risk but I've done questionable things like visit people's homes. But hey at least I travelled in groups or pairs. There are people who want to warn/avoid others getting in trouble too One dude who I partied w a few nights he was living in Mexico for years, but one night I saw him it already happened;he was standing alone drunk at night(2 am) and get robbed by the police and he said it was his first time lol, he had to borrow a phone to call his relatives... And also this one traveller who before I saw him, visited a really remote village and was surrounded by teenagers with bats and got robbed(also at night). When I met him he had a gash on his forehead that healed. Was a chill guy, he was Mexican though and felt p betrayed by his ppl So there's a balance I haven't heard cases of outright violence with girls, probably something that only comes out in a hush hush conversation, not in the open. I just had cases where ppl seriously shoot their shot way too much I have also met actually quite a big handful of solo female travellers, even ones with loud /princess personalities lol but definitely helps so much to learn some of the language. If anyone knows Spanish super awesome in your group, always helps to use Duolingo, which was designed by Stanford ppl specifically for English -> Spanish learners. Duolingo is very decent for romantic/Latin languages

Solo travel

Mexico is a great place to travel. I would say that it’s not as dangerous as other people make it seem as long as you are in a safe area like Roman Norte or Romas you can have so much fun and have a peaceful time while feeling safe, of course just being careful About the places you visit. it’s very inexpensive and the culture is just beautiful. I would recommend that 100%.

Solo travel

Went to Mexico City for 20 days Stayed with somebody I know But traveled around alone in Mexico City used über and felt very safe especially because with the app you pre-pay the journey so there is no guessing the price or paying for extra time in traffic jams or wrong turnings Took tour bus to see the city and went to lots of museums were you can literally spend the whole day ! especially the Museo Nacional de Antropología such an amazing place and then the Museo Soumaya free entrance to the most amazing private art collection. Food is delicious and not expensive if you like Mexican food I would recommend La Casa De Toño Craft are amazing too and would recommend the Mercado de Artesanías Zona Rosa Felt safe even when traveling by bus to the pirámides in Teotihuacan Just be aware of your environment and if someone approaches you you don’t start a conversation Mexico City is amazing!

Solo travel

I went to Mexico city as a solo traveler and at first, I was scared of all the things I heard. I met some amazing people in the hostel I was staying at, and I ended up at a Mexican wrestling match which was NOT on my bucket list or anywhere within my itinerary. It ended up being the highlight of my 3 month trip!

Solo travel

Overall I felt safe, but I’d recommend befriending some locals to get around and really know the areas. I traveled alone a lot, but there’s some neighborhoods where you should avoid this. Some basic Spanish will get you a long way, staying in areas like Escandon, Roma, Polanco and around Parque Mexico will keep you safe in general. I would go out alone at night after 10pm or take an Uber to get to bars. Also make sure you have a Mexican SIM card to avoid having no service when you need it!

Solo travel

This was my first solo trip ever and I had no idea what to expect - I had just been told “Mexico is so dangerous”. I stayed at Casa Pepe and made SO many friends that I instantly realized I made the right choice going. Definitely recommend staying there, such a nice and clean hostel and I felt very safe. They also have fun activities which makes it easy for us solo travelers to meet new people.

Solo travel

I’ve travelled to Mexico City a few times for work, and am completely in love with the city. There are a wide variety of options for every budget and experience pallete. I particularly enjoyed the sulfur hot springs accessible via bus from the city and the museum of anthropology. (Leave yourself two full days for this!). Overall lovely experience, great food from open air markets to fine dining and easy to navigate

Solo travel

Mexico City is an incredible city. I felt safe at most times with the exception of one incident. Please take the time to enjoy the spectacular architecture around Mexico City and indulge in their amazing cuisine.

Solo travel

It was my Second time in Mexico City. I’ve been visiting friends and attended art week which was happening in February. Many interesting events and shows have been on, and I spent most of my time walking around, recording sounds and filming around in the city. Mexico City is definitely a good choice for everyone enjoying a buzzing metropole. The street food is amazing, there is plenty of parks and green areas. In some districts it isn’t quite safe to go at night but I recommend Uber since it is mostly quite affordable and the safer option to go. I have not been in any sketchy situation but being mindful about where one goes at what time and being alert to subtle changes in environments is crucial.

Family travel

Mexico City is a beautiful city. Me and my mom went originally to see the basilica and other religious sites, I got to meet my online friend of 4 years who spoke Spanish and was extremely helpful with getting around. It even inspired me to start learning Spanish myself! It was an experience I learned from and gained a new perspective on life. I don’t regret it at all, but honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever go back. The Food: I was very unimpressed by the food, which was highly disappointing considering everyone boasting about how amazing the food was! Most of it was bland, which sounds crazy talking about Mexican food. We tried eating everywhere, from busy vendors on the side of the road, to fancy restaurants, to small hole-the-wall eateries: it was all very underwhelming and extremely lackluster. The mangos were bomb though, even though they were out of season. The Safety: I didn’t feel particularly safe or unsafe. It was my first time experiencing being a minority in a foreign country. There were constant stares, whispers, and overall attention. It felt uncomfortable and got tiring very quickly. People even asked to take pictures with us at the basilica! Which was so surprising considering Mexico City is very large and very diverse. There were some moments where I did feel absolutely unsafe, like walking down wrong streets, and outside of the basilica where someone had just died of an overdose. The Atmosphere: The atmosphere was one of my favorite things about Mexico City, it was awesome to see people always walking their dogs or just out and about. I feel like there’s not much of that in American cities, everyone is always in a rush where as here it didn’t seem like that was the case. The people were friendly from what I could tell with my limited Spanish. Do be aware of scamming

If you do your research and keep to safe areas you should be fine. You shouldn't be going out alone after dark or taking Ubers and taxis alone as a woman (I wouldn't take the risk in daylight either, alone that is). Sadly the situation isn't the best right now. I do go out alone during the day, to take walks and go places and I don't feel like something is going to happen to me. Don't go into dodgy areas and be really aware of clubs, there are many stories of people being drugged, male and female. It's a place where your senses have to be alert, but not in a way that you should be looking around every corner and full of anxiety. Just be smart and attentive and keep to not-dodgy places and you'll be fine. I do want people to come and if you're smart, you'll be safe 😊

Safety really depends on the zone, although you always have to be alert to your surroundings. Metrobus tends to be safer than metro in my experience. I wouldn’t advice anyone to be alone after dark, if you can try to be surrounded by other people