There's no denying that Mexico has a crime problem — its murder rate is three times higher than America’s, for example. But one travel expert says that behind the headlines is a country with plenty to offer female travelers whether they're alone or with companions.
Sam Saenz, who lives in Florida, has spent a huge amount of time in Mexico and tells The Independent that she is "fascinated by the country", having had joyously memorable experiences there with friends and on solo adventures in places that include Mexico City, the resort town of Puerto Vallarta and the Teotihuacan ruins.
