Is Mexico City tourist friendly?

Most visitors who travel to Mexico City won't have any issues with safety or crime during their stay. The important things to remember are to use caution, avoid high-crime areas, and don't involve yourself in illegal activities. Related read: Heading to Puerto Vallarta?



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Exercise increased caution due to crime. Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico City. Use additional caution, particularly at night, outside of the frequented tourist areas where police and security patrol more routinely. Petty crime occurs frequently in both tourist and non-tourist areas.

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15 Safety Tips for Visiting Mexico City
  1. Don't travel alone at night. ...
  2. Use Uber – Uber is one of the safest forms of car transportation in Mexico. ...
  3. Learn a little Spanish before you visit Mexico City.
  4. Book lodging in safe neighborhoods – this blog breaks down the four best areas to stay in Mexico City.


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Mexico City is one of the more expensive destinations in Latin America, yet visitors are still left impressed by its relative affordability when compared with major European and US cities.

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The cheapest time of year to travel to Mexico City is during the off-season, with September being the cheapest month to travel. Late April and early May are the best months to visit Mexico City because tourism has dipped down a bit, and the weather is still quite nice.

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The U.S. State Department recently updated Mexico's Travel Advisory 2023 for U.S. Tourists traveling to Mexico due to crime in several Mexican states popular with American tourists. “Violent crime—such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery—is widespread and common in Mexico,” warns the State Department.

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As a solo female traveler who has visited Mexico City, I can tell you the answer is yes. A big part of solo female travel is safety, and it's important to take the same precautions in Mexico City that you would anywhere else. There are areas in Mexico City that you should avoid, especially as a solo female traveler.

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Is it safe for a woman to travel alone in Mexico? ABSOLUTELY. Mexico gets a undeserved bad reputation for travel, particularly in the United States. Much of this is due to the cable news environment with its exaggerated narratives that Mexico is full of drug cartels and murderers.

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Street cabs are the least expensive and, outside of Mexico City, they are generally regarded as safe to flag down. If you don't speak some Spanish then you may find independent taxis a bit of a handful—some may try to overcharge you.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mexico Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price. High season is considered to be January, November and December.

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