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Safe for young female to travel alone in Mexico City? Tips?
I want to go to Mexico City in December to see a Rammstein concert (it is annoying--they don't come to the States anymore). I know TJ and what-not is off-limits but what about MC? Is that fairly safe? I know the whole "don't look like a clueless tourist" thing probably applies--I have traveled to Vietnam w/ my mom. I have never been to Mexico at all. I assume that the country-side and beach towns are safe, but I don't know about the city.
I'm 23, btw, and 1/2 Viet, 1/2 White--if that makes any difference. I'd probably stand out--don't know if I would be pegged as an American though... I also come from a very boring and safe suburb of LA County--Torrance--so safe you can walk around alone at 2 am without being scared. I'm pretty sure that's out of the question for any big city (when I went to NYC alone, everyone told me to go back to my hotel at 10). Any neighborhoods I should avoid? Rammstein will be playing at the Palacio de los Deportes.
Also, I took French in HS and Viet in college so I don't speak Spanish. I did, however, take linguistics so I can probably learn some phrases pretty quickly and with minimal accent.
Sooo... should I go or no? I can't travel with anyone and I don't have a significant other. I'm the only person I know that likes metal (:P). Tips if I do go?
My Taiwanese-Chilean friend says the American media is very sensationalist and is exaggerating the dangers.
9 Answers
- Kevin7Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
It is never safe to travel to any unfamiliar place alone without companions and proper research
- Anonymous4 years ago
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- 1 decade ago
It is absolutely NEVER the best solution to travel alone to Mexico. I am married to a Mexican and live on the Texas-Mexico border. We travel frequently into Mexico. Yes, violence and problems can be exaggerated but in the case of Mexico, it is not wise to travel unaccompanied.
Kidnappings DO happen. I don't think you'll get shot by any drug cartel but there are many violent crimes against women.
Source(s): Travel warning from United States Goverment: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_475... Mexican newspapers hold nothing back: http://www.diario.com.mx/ http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/noticias.html - 1 decade ago
It is, as long as you travel with a reliable travel agency. If not, you might end up in the bad areas and you're an easy target because you're ethnicity reveals that you are a tourist. Avoid Tepito and most of the suburbs. Stay in the Downtown Area.
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- 1 decade ago
Mexico City not have bad people, is just there are many million at the big city!!!
Just have fun! but take care as well ! Have no idea what you are doing something or something bad will happen to you.
only acts like us, be part of the Mexican.... VIVA MEXICO!!!! UAUAUAUA AYAYAYAYYYI.... LOL
The Mexico City is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- JimLv 61 decade ago
Hey, you are 23 & won't stand out like a Gringo would in Mex. Just have a good time & brush up on your Spanish in the meantime.
Be sure to get a Hostel or hotel close to the gig. Have a blast.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
sure you should come.
but please be careful at night. nothing will happen if you discover the touristic places or go with someone who actually knows the city.
have fun. mexico city is the best city ever!
- 1 decade ago
don.t go out at night by urself. don.t wear flashy and expensive clothes or jewelry......
