Is Mexico City Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I loved Mexico, and can’t wait to go back next year. I was in both Tijuana and CMDX. CMDX was beautiful, very walkable, tons of fresh food and the neighborhoods were lovely. I felt very safe here and loved the markets and tours.

Family travel

My trip to Mexico City with my family was an unforgettable experience. We explored the city, tried delicious local food, visited famous landmarks, and spent time with relatives who live there. It was a fun trip and I enjoyed being able to experience the culture and create great memories with my family!

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!

Family travel

I had an incredible experience in Mexico City. It is a massive, bustling, vibrant city with a million things to explore. My family hit the main tourist attractions, including Frida Kahlo’s and Diego Rivera’s houses, Chapultapec Castle, walking around La Condesa and nearby artsy neighborhoods, going to the Zócalo, and going to various markets such as Mercado de la Merced. I ate the best food I have EVER tasted there, and I am not exaggerating. Make sure to eat Tlayudas, and I enjoyed trying...

Group travel

I had amazing time with family and friends, I initially had no idea what Mexico City would be like, but as the time went on I realized on my own terms how incredible the city is. There’s is so much to do and the food is delicious.

Solo travel

Mexico City is such a beautiful city with many fun things to do and wonderful food! If I had any trouble getting around or getting clarification on something, people were very kind and helpful! I felt mostly safe as a solo traveler, just still on guard as normal, just to be on the safe side. I HIGHLY recommend going to Teotihuacán (it’s about 45 min to an hour outside of Mexico City, worth it!!) to do the hot air balloon ride over the pyramids at sunrise. I’ve also heard Tolantongo is a...

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...

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...

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!

Extremely safe if you are street smart! Use private transportation like uber, specially as a woman. Dont walk alone in the streets late at night. Be careful and you’ll be fine. Use you intuition and discernment and never be too nice with strangers.

It's moderate as long as you're not with all your important belongings in the open, its a nice city and most people is kind but also trust your instincts on who gives good or bad vibes, be careful in the metro because sometimes they take advantage of you, but overall public transport is incredible

As a local I can say is very safe if you know where to go and where not to. Mostly of the turism areas are really safe. Be aware of pick pockets, they are everywhere and pay attention in public transportation.

I wouldn't recommend talking to older men in general. Public transportation is safe due to the separation between men and women, but you should be careful on buses (always buy something from the vendors who get on). Don't go out alone too late at night and don't accept alcoholic drinks, whether prepared or opened, in establishments without checking them first. Although the city is generally safe for foreigners.

In general, it's very safe, you just need to be cautious on public transportation, keep your phone secure, and hold your bag in front of you and hug it so there's no risk of someone opening it.

You should do your research and stay in “safe” areas like Condesa, Roma, Polanco. Do your exploring during the day and avoid sketchy areas. Always be mindful of your surroundings and belonging as there can be a lot of thefts, keep your cellphone and wallet out of sight, don’t wear valuables like jewellery and watches. Keep it simple. Also keep in mind that harassment is very common, so just beware, specially in crowded areas. Don’t walk alone at night, stay in well-lit areas and don’t use...