Is Oaxaca safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Oaxaca for female travelers?
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based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Anahi
United States
Family travel
Oaxaca, México 2023 Took this trip with my mom and best friend. We went for the Guelaguetza. It’s an indigenous cultural event that happens around the second week of July! We’ve also visited places like Monte Albán and Hierve el Agua and got to see how they make Mezcal.
Posted: April 20, 2025Experienced: July, 2023
Cece
United States
Solo travel
I went to El Centro and Puerto Escondido. Took cooking class, which I highly recommend and a tour on the first day in each city, because the guide helps you get familiar with the area faster than on your own. This way you can enjoy knowing your way for the rest of your travels. It was very humid and hit in April and May in Puerto Escondido so make sure you have AC unit in your bedroom! 44⁰C every day and 100% humidio. Elcentro was cooler this time of year, and nights were 22⁰C so bring a sweatshirt to stay cozy. No humidity and the fresh markets are fantastic in both cities!
Posted: June 14, 2024Experienced: April, 2023
Emma
United States
Group travel
Felt very safe. Would recommend “los Mercados” en el centro. Be careful with some larger markets outside city limits. Salsa dancing is great fun! The street art is beautiful. Use common sense with street food to avoid getting sick. 10/10 would recommend.
Posted: January 7, 2024Solo travel
It was a beautiful, transparent city, full of lone travelers. I went on a trip and there were 4 other lone travelers there. It was easy to meet new people. And if you want to spend some time on the beach, it's only a few hours away.
Posted: May 28, 2023Safety in Mexico
