Oaxaca, Mexico
Reforma is authentic local life with good safety and easy Centro access. Good if you want to live like locals.
Reforma is modern residential Oaxaca - middle-class families, kids walking to school, daily local life without tourists. East of Centro, it has local restaurants like Itanoni (traditional corn dishes) along with international options and boutique hotels. Lower crime rate and police presence. Walking to Santo Domingo takes about 20 minutes, though most people taxi for 40-50 pesos. You get real Oaxacan life - eat where locals eat, then easily reach tourist attractions. No colonial charm or historic significance, but authentic and safe. Not much English outside hotels, so good for practicing Spanish. Restaurant prices are local, not tourist prices.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ModerateHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
GoodEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Moderate"Ate where locals eat, no tourist prices"
"Felt safe in residential area"
"Little English but good for Spanish practice"
"Easy taxi to Centro for tourist stuff"
"Authentic without sacrificing safety"
"Police around"
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