More than welcome to come to Costa Rica! As far as you are always aware of your surroundings you should be fine, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Cahuita, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio, Savegre, Poas Volcano are some of the places I'd recommend to you
If you're still considering your options, I would highly recommend spending your time in Costa Rica instead as a solo traveler. I think it's one of the safest countries in the region, and also one of the most beautiful one with amazing biodiversity. They have a decent bus network though I did rent a car myself when I was there.
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.
What are you fucking thinking going solo in Mexico as a fucking woman with little information. Jesus Christ, have some sense.
Lol, it's not Saudi Arabia.
Man has been chronically online, it's the same as any city, just go to places that are safe and be sensible on where you go.
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