Ask Captain Canuck - "Is it safe yet?

Global Affairs Canada advises against non-essential travel to the western states of Guerrero including Acapulco but excluding the cities of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and Taxco.

I took the bus from Taxco to Zihua and survived. I was told not to leave the bus station in Chilpancingo and not even talk to anyone. Sat at the station for 2 1/2 hours before I found out why my bus connection was delayed. People seemed nice but I guess the poppy industry folk don't take the bus.

My husband and I have been coming to Zihua for over 30 years. We love it! We have been staying for 6 weeks most of the time. Part of our experience was enhanced by side trips, by bus, to surrounding areas for 2-3 days. Alas, we no longer do this. Mexico has so much to offer.......just waiting for us. We listen to the "locals". Out of the area has not been encouraged lately. What a loss.