Guanajuato solo journey: is it secure? I go to Guanajuato frequently on my own because it’s near Mexico Metropolis. Listed below are my experiences touring alone as a girl in Guanajuato Metropolis.
📬 Hola, Trisha! Thanks for all of your sources about Mexico. I take pleasure in your writing as a result of it actually helps me loads in getting ready for my journey. I’ve scrolled about 4 blogs and yours is what I like probably the most so thanks for every part that you simply do! I’ve seen in your Instagram that you simply traveled to Guanajuato loads. I wish to choose your mind about my upcoming solo journey to Guanajuato Metropolis. My backpacking journey in Mexico will begin in Mexico Metropolis. I learn that Guanajuato will likely be a fantastic cease. Nonetheless, I additionally learn that many individuals acquired robbed in GTO. Is that this true? How secure is Guanajuato? Do you suggest it to solo feminine vacationers? Thanks prematurely and I hope to fulfill you on this journey!
-Elena Ramos, San Diego, CA
Right here we go together with security in Mexico once more… however let’s get to it. Once I first arrived in Guanajuato in 2018, I had no thought what to anticipate however I do know that one of many causes I visited Guanajuato is to see its colourful metropolis. It actually is among the most vibrant by way of structure within the nation.
Many individuals don’t find out about Guanajuato so once I advised my household and pals that I’ll come right here, they weren’t as apprehensive as they have been once I was in Guadalajara and Mexico Metropolis. Guanajuato didn’t ring a bell, which I discover humorous as a result of Mexico has unhealthy press relating to security normally – not its locations.
On this submit, I’ll share my real expertise of feeling secure in Guanajuato. I do know it’s tremendous onerous to journey solo, particularly in Mexico. Nonetheless, this doesn’t cease you from touring round Mexico as a result of it is a nice nation. Within the years that I’ve lived in Mexico, I’ve by no means been harmed.
You’ll be shocked that just lately, I went to Georgia (the nation, not the state) and was harassed. This expertise made me respect how secure I really feel in Mexico in comparison with Europe. Then once more, security could be very goal and private.
Anyway, for those who want to go to Guanajuato, I can join you with some individuals I met whereas touring there. Understanding somebody provides you extra confidence when touring, so be at liberty to get in contact for those who want native contacts.
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How secure is Guanajuato Metropolis?
I all the time make sure that I share my private experiences in my weblog, however I don’t ignore the details. I didn’t do analysis closely on security in Guanajuato Metropolis as a result of I already know the locals there, so I all the time really feel comfy visiting this metropolis.
Throughout my first time, I used to be shocked by what number of foreigners and digital nomads dwell in Guanajuato. I met many cool expats who fell in love with Guanajuato Metropolis, they usually shared their experiences with me. I have all the time puzzled how individuals fall in love and select the place to dwell in Mexico, and from their tales, I’ve deeply understood the GTO attraction.
America’s favourite vacation spot, San Miguel de Allende, can be in Guanajuato state, the place many foreigners and expats retire. Different main GTO locations embody Leon, San Jose Iturbide, Irapuato, Silao, and Tarimoro.
This implies it’s a must to verify the particular metropolis in Guanajuato that you simply wish to go to to verify its security. On this weblog submit, I’ll solely deal with Guanajuato Metropolis as it’s the main vacation spot I’ve experience.
Guanajuato solo journey spotlight: assembly individuals
This was the humorous factor once I traveled solo to Guanajuato. I used to be sitting at a rooftop cafe when a Mexican man approached me and requested, “Are you Trisha?” I used to be so shocked as a result of I didn’t prepare any Couchsurfing conferences there or not even Fb teams.
It seems, I posted an image on Instagram and he noticed me within the Guanajuato hashtag. He sat down, and we briefly chatted, however he needed to go as a result of he wanted to go to work. A few of you could even suppose that there’s no privateness on social media. Folks can acknowledge you from hashtags.
However the humorous factor is that this man has been following me on Instagram for over a 12 months. That’s why it didn’t really feel creepy to me. I checked my DM, and we’ve got already had message exchanges. I didn’t know who he was!
The following day, he provided to choose me up at my hostel to drive round. I agreed to a gathering time and he got here in a automobile! Look, I’m not some loopy lady who’d leap on a automobile with somebody I don’t even know however when issues like this occur, I simply know the vibe. I have no idea how I do know that vibe, however it’s intuition. There’s all the time that feeling that attracts me to individuals.
This man that I met was a younger boy finding out arts on the College. He advised me that he was finding out images and was impressed with my images on Instagram. He even had an expert digital camera with him once we met. It may very well be all for present, however consider me, how I really feel in the direction of individuals is all the time proper.
We went across the metropolis, and he took me to the best factors – thoughts you, the streets of Guanajuato are actually uphill. I’ve tried to stroll uphill a minimum of as soon as however having a automobile (and a neighborhood tour information) was far more manageable.
It was additionally nice to have a photographer! After that, we explored the nightlife in Guanajuato however this isn’t about bars and golf equipment. It was all in regards to the music and dancing on the streets, road meals at midnight, alleys with attention-grabbing cocktail bars, and so forth. I didn’t count on Guanajuato to be that full of life until late.
If the individuals round you’re discouraging you to journey alone, it is higher to speak to somebody who has the identical aim or intention as you.
The place I stayed in Guanajuato
On my first journey, I made a mistake by not checking the terrain and structure of Guanajuato Metropolis. I ended up reserving a lodge on the high of the cliff. It wasn’t troublesome, it was simply difficult to stroll at evening as a result of I favor strolling over taking taxis.
Taking taxis additionally takes time as a result of the streets of Guanajuato are slender and all the time busy. On this Guanajuato lodge I stayed in, it was OK to stroll throughout the day, however at evening, I all the time needed to take a taxi.
On my second journey, I believed I already knew Guanajuato properly and I ended up reserving the identical state of affairs. This time, it’s not the highway that’s uphill however the lodge had so many stairs earlier than you get to the reception. I felt unhealthy for the lodge employees as a result of they needed to carry my suitcase on these stairs! Plus factors to this lodge as a result of there was a pool on the rooftop!
Is it secure to stroll alone in Guanajuato?
As somebody who blends in (with my pores and skin shade and Spanish language abilities), I’m comfy strolling on my own at evening in Guanajuato Metropolis. Throughout my first go to, I didn’t really feel that comfy but and I kind of booked a lodge on the high of the hill so at evening, I took a taxi to return to my lodging.
If you’re not assured, take the taxi after 9:00 PM. As typical, don’t go into darkish areas and keep away from locations which have fewer individuals, which, for my part, are only some in GTO. There have been all the time individuals once I was out at evening which made me so assured and secure.
Actions I did in Guanajuato alone
1. Stroll the streets of Guanajuato
I’m certain you’ve seen all these photos on Pinterest – Guanajuato is probably the most colourful metropolis in Mexico! Wander the slender streets and get to know the tradition by this stroll. You possibly can even do that by your self with out the tour. The middle of Guanajuato could be very pedestrian-friendly and automobiles should not even allowed in most of them.
In the event you favor to know extra historical past and/or don’t have the luxurious of time, you’ll be able to e-book a 3-hour Guanajuato Metropolis strolling tour that solely prices US$17 with a neighborhood information!
2. Go to El Callejon de Beso (Alley of Kiss)
This place is from common folklore, the place a younger couple would sneak out and meet at this alley. The feminine was from a well-off miner’s household, and the male was from a poor household. With this societal battle, they saved their love a secret and would meet (and kiss) on this slender road. The rich household was residing above the alley whereas the younger lad was renting an residence reverse it.
The late-night escapade turned the discuss of the city, however the feminine’s father stated he received’t consider it till he sees it. He then stayed up one evening to catch the couple in motion. To his dismay, he noticed his daughter with the younger man, and out of shock, the younger man jumped and tripped off the sting of the balcony.
The folklore has a tragic ending because the younger man died from the leap.
3. Funicular journey for metropolis views
My pals thought I used to be loopy once I walked the steep roads to Pipila however no person advised me there was a funicular! I by no means actually analysis once I go on journeys since I all the time keep lengthy (as much as 1 month), so once I found I might take a journey up, I did it once more, and it was a lot sooner!
The funicular is among the greatest methods to see the entire metropolis of Guanajuato. The ticket is simply US$1.50 (one-way). You don’t have to e-book these tickets prematurely – go to the Funicular Station behind Teatro Juarez.
Guanajuato solo journey ideas
Get in contact with locals on Couchsurfing
I ended staying in individuals’s couches a very long time in the past however I nonetheless use Couchsurfing for getting in contact with locals. I’ve confirmed and examined this platform to be the very best group for those who actually desire a deep dive right into a metropolis’s tradition.
I used to be additionally fairly shocked by how energetic the CS group is – many individuals are internet hosting and welcoming vacationers into their properties! As typical, ensure that to learn the opinions and/or contact the Couchsurfers who stayed with the host you’re viewing and ask questions.
Couchsurfing opinions are all the time authentic (in my expertise) so don’t fear as it’s actually onerous to make a faux evaluate on this platform. I really like this for connecting and assembly with individuals (higher than Tinder or Bumble).
Discover a volunteering trade gig
I’ve all the time been fortunate to meet many native households on this lifetime – volunteering and staying with them for years gave me that chance. This isn’t a paid alternative as you do 5 work hours (5 days every week) in trade for meals and lodging.
I take advantage of Worldpackers when in search of volunteering alternatives, and you will get 10% off in your membership for those who use my code PSIMONMYWAY10.
There are lots of forms of volunteering (not restricted to household stays), comparable to language trade, hostel work (my favourite as a young person), ranch work, eco tasks, and so forth. Simply browse the web site above and see what works for you!
Take Uber at evening
By no means stroll by your self at evening – take the Uber! It’s low cost, and it’s broadly utilized in Guanajuato. My Uber rides throughout the metropolis have been by no means greater than $5, besides once I went to eat at Costal, which was $8 for the journey.
Don’t hang around with individuals you don’t know
Mexico can change into very welcoming, particularly if you’re going to take part in nightlife. I sit at Guanajuato bars on my own, and inside minutes, individuals will likely be round and approaching me to speak. And it’s not simply the Mexicans. Many foreigners from all over the world go to Guanajuato ,so one can find your self hanging out with many individuals. Don’t simply go together with individuals you don’t know, particularly for those who don’t really feel comfy doing it.
Get journey insurance coverage!
By no means journey with out insurance coverage! Since I’m on the highway constantly, I’ve a digital nomad insurance coverage that prices $40 month-to-month. This journey insurance coverage additionally covers you again house within the US for a couple of days after your journey.
Take into account your supply
I perceive that you simply constantly base your journey plans on the information, and Guanajuato will get a whole lot of unhealthy press (as with all of Mexico). My greatest recommendation is to solely discuss to individuals who have been to Guanajuato Metropolis as a way to get first-hand experiences. After your journey to Guanajuato, you can be probably the most credible supply to others due to your experiences! All it’s a must to do is go to and see it for your self.
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