by cantinero46, Thursday, December 08, 2016, 13:05 (1 hours, 38 minutes ago) @ jaui

So, my son and his girlfriend are arriving today, does it not seem safe for them in town after dark? That would really be unfortunate. He has visited many times, she has never experienced Mexico, we don't want her first time to be her last time.

Hello cantinero46

I will try to answer your concerns you directed to my post....
No, I wouldn't go to the extreme calling it not safe to be in town after dark, which is around 6:30 p.m. now.
Really, most people come & go, WITHOUT any incidents.
Although nobody is exempt or immune from suffering some type of unfortunate incident, odds are in your favor that you will not be a crime victim.

Unfortunately, there are a few unlucky people who, let's say, had bad timing of where they happened to be at the time they were robbed, assaulted, etc., that "bad timing" being, some local delinquents were there when they were, and victimized innocent people.

Being a F/T resident here in Z, I most definitely do NOT feel any where near as secure I would like.
The main reason is, that the local society, is a LAWLESS one.
Local people and local delinquents know that police presence is about zilch, (in spite of the alleged "stepped up" patrol rounds they do), and they can get away with committing just about any crime.
I'll guarantee U, they WON'T be "en el lugar de los hechos" when they are most needed.
In effect, thel local policía preventiva, as I have mentioned b4, are relatively useless.

So, to conclude, I recommend U take the standard advice usually given for the situation, and maybe add another set of "feelers" & antennae to be conscious of your surroundings, at ALL times.
Don't let your guard down.

Am I going to be safe in Z or do I need to stay in Troncones or Barra? How is La Ropa?

Ummmmm.....Ixtapa

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.....and hey what's with this rain my hair is frizzy! ! :D
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EXCELLENT letter, U covered all the bases.

Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are purported & touted to be INTERNATIONAL TOURIST DESTINATIONS.
Having the need to even discuss what was pointed out in Rob's document, should NOT even be on the agenda whatsoever.
Enough of this "Wild West " crap that goes on here in Zih-land!

BTW...¿Has anyone ever seen the local Policía Preventiva ever help someone in need at a critical moment being victimized or otherwise attacked, prevent a crime, or actually perform any other useful service to benefit a visitor or local resident?

NOT me anyways.

I hold our mayor directly responsible!

A group of neighbors recently had yet ANOTHER meeting with representatives of the municipal government precisely regarding the problems of insecurity and the problems of the bars. I was even named to a citizens advisory committee. I have contacted my Senador and the Presidencia of the República. I'm not going to remain quiet or cowered, and I hold the mayor directly responsible for anything that happens to my family, me or our property. However, I can't do this alone, and I need the support and the collective indignation of my fellow citizens. Working on that. If they kill me that will be a sure sign to stop coming to Zihuatanejo.

Your comments here have been and will continue to be brought to the attention of the so-called responsible authorities.

Here is one of my messages to the mayor:
Zihuatanejo Sí Le Compete Sr. Presidente Municipal

As I am sure that it will be said by others, that can happen in any city in the US (and probably with a gun rather than a knife). Glad that all are OK.

Ignorant response!

NOB the police will come.

This board is about Zihuatanejo.

This post is about the escalating, out of control violence in Zihuatanejo NOT any city in the US.