Is Mexico City safe for solo female travelers?
Mexico City scores 3.1/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Mexico at 56/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Mexico City safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Mexico City overall?
Mexico City scores 3.1/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
Women's safety in Mexico City
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Mexico at 56/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Mexico City without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Mexico City
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Mexico City.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Mexico City, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mexico City safe for solo female travelers?
Mexico City scores 3.1/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is Mexico City safe for women at night?
Mexico scores 56/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Mexico City and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.