Coming back to ixtapa zihuatanejo after 10 years

I was a frequent visitor in the early 2000s
Am returning with kids and wife
We hear the area is not safe?
We will be staying in ixtapa
And maybe in zihuatanejo as well for few days each
Can someone update me on how the area is?
We remember visiting when any y toles was
Open and we used to go to the beach at la
Barra de Navidad

Good days

We've been coming to Zihua for 20 years, built a house there 15 years ago and come down twice a year for 3 weeks. We've been to Ixtapa a few times, but prefer a real city to a resort. There is some gang activity, but it typically doesn't involve visitors. We try to behave responsibly, i.e. stay out of the non-touristy area after dark, don't stumble around drunk, be respectful to the locals, don't withdraw cash from ATMs after dark, etc. Tamales y Atoles Any is one of our favorite restaurants. For lunch I'd suggest El Manglar, at the far end of La Ropa. (Closed on Wednesdays). One can enjoy the wildlife there, including crocodiles. Have a great time!