Solo female traveler, mid 30s. I want to spend about 4 weeks in Mexico or Latin America. I’d like to not rent a car. I’m okay with using public transit, colectivos, hiring a driver or taxi. I’d like to be able to walk to restaurants, stores, activities. My Spanish is good, but not fluent. Where should I go?
I’ve been to Mexico a few times, and understand there are unique risks in that country compared to the US.
I’ve been to Playa del Carmen before solo and it was safe. but I feel like the beaches have been ruined by the sargassum. I’ve also visited Jalisco and Zacatecas with a friend, but it was very car-dependent, and less safe than Playa.
I’ve been to Puerto Rico, and it was safer than where I live in America, but required renting a car.
I’m hoping to get recommendations of where to go next- preferably car free! I was thinking maybe Cozumel. but I know a friend (another solo female traveler) that visited San Miguel de Allende and said good things. I’m willing to consider other countries, and locations, if someone has a recommendation/actually visited the place.