Mexico & Central America
Solo travel in Mexico
2/5English level
Solo travel in Mexico
Welcoming and affordable, with great food, culture and beaches, and a large nomad scene in Mexico City, Oaxaca and the Caribbean coast. Safety varies sharply by state, so plan routes. The easiest place to start is Mexico City.
Best places in Mexico for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Guanajuato | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Mazunte | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Tulum | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Playa del Carmen | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Puerto Vallarta | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Oaxaca | 4/5 | Limited | Very friendly |
| Guadalajara | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Mérida | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| San Miguel de Allende | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Puerto Escondido | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Cozumel | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Isla Mujeres | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Sayulita | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Holbox | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Bacalar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Mazatlán | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Valladolid | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| La Paz | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Puebla | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Querétaro | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Puerto Morelos | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Todos Santos | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Ajijic | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Very friendly |
| Huatulco | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Zihuatanejo | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Cuernavaca | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Morelia | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Ensenada | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Campeche | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Cancún | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Polite but reserved |
| Cabo San Lucas | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Monterrey | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Tijuana | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Palenque | 3/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Puerto Peñasco | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Acapulco | 2/5 | Limited | Polite but reserved |
Solo travel by place
- Mexico CitySolo travel
- CancúnSolo travel
- TulumSolo travel
- Playa del CarmenSolo travel
- Puerto VallartaSolo travel
- Cabo San LucasSolo travel
- OaxacaSolo travel
- GuadalajaraSolo travel
- MéridaSolo travel
- San Miguel de AllendeSolo travel
- Puerto EscondidoSolo travel
- CozumelSolo travel
- Isla MujeresSolo travel
- SayulitaSolo travel
- HolboxSolo travel
- BacalarSolo travel
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Instituto Nacional de Migración
- Temporary Resident Visa (economic solvency), Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- World Bank open data
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