Is Mexico City Safe for Tourists? Part 2

It’s been a year since I wrote Part 1 of Is Mexico City Safe for Tourists? That was one of my most viewed pages in 2013. Since my first trip to Mexico City in January 2013, it has been my most visited international destination.

Introduction to Mexico City, Lima, and Buenos Aires
LAX Airport Alaska Airlines Board Room
Alaska Airlines LAX-MEX 737-800 First Class
The Sights and Sounds of Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City
MEX Airport Aeromexico Salon Premier International T2 Lounge
LAN Airlines MEX-LIM 767-300 Economy Class
Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel Review Part 1
Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel Review Part 2
Lima International Airport SUMAQ VIP Lounge
Lima International Airport VIP Club Lounge
LAN Airlines LIM-EZE 767-300 Business Class
Sheraton Buenos Aires and Convention Center Hotel Review Part 1
Sheraton Buenos Aires and Convention Center Hotel Review Part 2
Sheraton Buenos Aires and Convention Center Hotel Review Part 3
Sheraton Libertador Buenos Aires Hotel Review Part 1
Sheraton Libertador Buenos Aires Hotel Review Part 2
The Sights and Sounds of Retiro in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Microcentro in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Recoleta in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Palermo Norte in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Palermo Soho in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Belgrano in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Monserrat in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of San Telmo in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of La Boca in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Caminito La Boca in Buenos Aires
The Sights and Sounds of Balvanera in Buenos Aires
Is Buenos Aires Argentina Safe For Tourists?
Scam City: Buenos Aires Argentina Edition
The Various Eats in Buenos Aires Argentina
Buenos Aires EZE Airport LAN Oneworld Lounge
Buenos Aires EZE Airport Star Alliance Lounge
Buenos Aires EZE Airport American Express Centurion Lounge
JW Marriott Mexico City Hotel Review
The Sights and Sounds of Polanco in Mexico City
The Sights and Sounds of Arena Mexico in Mexico City
The Sights and Sounds of Tepito in Mexico City
The Sights and Sounds of La Merced in Mexico City
The Sights and Sounds of Coyoacan in Mexico City
The Various Eats in Mexico City Part 3
Is Mexico City Safe for Tourists? Part 2
MEX Airport American Express Platinum Centurion Club T1 Lounge
Alaska Airlines MEX-LAX 737-800 First Class

Let’s Recap:

In January 2013, I took a trip to Mexico City for 3 nights and 4 days. – Trip Report: Everything You Need To Know About Mexico City

In November 2013, I spent 18 hours in Mexico City – Trip Report: My Mexico City and Santiago Mileage Run Vacation

In December 2013, I spent another 18 hours in Mexico City – Trip Report: My Mexico City and Santiago Mileage Run Vacation Part 2

In January 2014, I spent 2 nights and 3 days in Mexico City – Trip Report: My Mileage Run Vacation to Buenos Aires and Mexico City

In March 2014, I spent a total of 2 nights and 3 days in Mexico City – Trip Report: My Mileage Run Vacation to Mexico City, Lima, Buenos Aires, and Santiago (work in progress)

As a single traveler, I’ve never once felt threatened on the streets of Mexico City. I’ve been to pretty much every major neighborhood of Mexico City as you can see within the depth of my trip reports. I’ve taken the subway from Mexico City International Airport to the city center numerous times and almost use the metro exclusively when getting from point A to point B.

The people of Mexico City just mind their own business and go on with their daily lives keeping it to themselves. I’ve been approached a few times by strangers asking for directions because they’ve mistaken me for a local. The only other times I’ve been approached is when someone is trying to sell me something.

It’s perfectly safe to walk in Mexico City throughout the daytime and to an extent at night, but don’t go out in the rural areas. As I’ve said previously, I feel really safe in Mexico City and I believe it’s safer than my hometown of Los Angeles. Don’t miss out on this extremely underrated city immersed with culture.