Are you considering a trip to Mexico? Will this be your first time traveling alone or have you been traveling solo for many years? Mexico is not only Cancun, tacos, and margaritas on the beach. Some areas thrive on tourism, yes, but there is also so much more to discover in Mexico. There are many different ways to travel to Mexico and enjoy your time there. You can book an all-inclusive resort and not worry about anything. You can book some Airbnbs, hostels, hotels, and tours.
What was initially a three-month Spanish language and homestay trip for me turned into seven and counting years of full-time living in Mexico. I quickly made friends, I was offered a job teaching in a language school, and I found a cute apartment to rent. After my three months of Spanish classes, I decided to make it my new home. I eventually obtained permanent residency and I can safely say that I love my adoptive country.
I have traveled quite extensively in Mexico in the last seven years exploring and discovering different states. Sometimes accompanied and sometimes on my own. But, of course, some precautions and some street smarts are required to stay safe. Traveling solo as a woman in ANY country requires more preparedness than is necessary for our male counterparts. Because, well, society still provides unsafe environments for us women all over the world.
They have a designated wagon at the front of the trains for women and children under 12 only. What I mean by street smarts is basic things like staying away from dark streets at night, especially if you are alone.
Carrying a purse or bag that has a proper closure and not resting it on the back of your chair, for example. Simply said, keep your eye on it. Busy places like markets and concerts are areas where you need to be extra vigilant. Street smarts also means not wearing expensive jewelry or carrying a lot of electronics when traveling — stow them in safety boxes when possible.
