Originally Posted by
wrfrhiannon
A friend (also female) and I are doing this run July 18-20. We've done some kinda dicey MR's in the past. A few I wouldn't try alone. I'm thinking of doing this one or two times before/after. Bottom line, would you let your wife/sister do this run alone?
Shouldn't be a problem. I've met multiple female backpackers who were or had been travelling through Panama / CR / etc. solo or in pairs.
As with travel anywhere, be cognizant of your surroundings and don't look lost.