I can understand how you might get that impression. One of the things that Rob's site offers that is different from other "tourist" websites is a more complete view of Zihuatanejo and its politics. I would challenge you to mention any tourist destination that doesn't have local crime and problems with politics. Paris has its problems with banlieues. London is experiencing a spike in violent crime. Italy seems to have an intractable problem with its mobs. I could go on, but the point is that yes, Zihutanejo has problems and some of them are unique to the situation here. Rob provides the opportunity for those looking to visit or move here to see the complete picture and perhaps arrive with a better understanding of the local culture and political climate of the area. It is however, in my humble opinion, a very safe place. I have no problem inviting my family to come visit which they will be in February. I have encouraged many of my close and personal friends to come visit and some have. Don't be discouraged by what you read here, but come with your eyes wide open.

Saludos!

However in January I am sure I will asking the drivers if they don't like working in Z they can ALWAYS go somewhere else and work for less. Like Morelia or Patz.

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Such excellent pictures as always Rob. I particularly love the one of the sunrise and the lancha coming into shore.

I was quite disheartened to read the story of the taxis treatment of the Japanese scientists. I understand that the taxi drivers want to protect their business but they need to remember who their customers are and that they are providing a service. If they aren't careful they will turn their customers against them and open the doors to the competition like Uber and Lyft.

Gracias, Humberto. It's a daily scene that Lupita and I cherish.

Regarding the taxi drivers involved in blocking tourists, the money involved is a pittance, but their stupid actions cost us a fortune. They seem to believe that because somewhere around 3 decades ago a now deceased intimidated representative of a tour agency signed an "agreement" with them to pay them a fee whenever his drivers took tourists to the airport that they still have the right to continue applying the now moot agreement currently recognized by no federally-licensed tour guides or drivers. The law is not on their side, but corrupt local and state officials are, which is why everyone was outraged at the video showing the useless Tránsito do nothing bt follow orders from a "superior". Local citizens are calling for the taxi drivers involved to lose their taxi concessions. Only such a drastic measure will assure they stop their terrorist tactics.

I was quite disheartened to read the story of the taxis treatment of the Japanese scientists. I understand that the taxi drivers want to protect their business but they need to remember who their customers are and that they are providing a service. If they aren't careful they will turn their customers against them and open the doors to the competition like Uber and Lyft.

A panga returns from fishing during the night along the coast outside the bay while a sportfishing cruiser with tourists heads out to try their luck.

The Sector Naval built up and reinforced the sea turtle egg incubation area. I wonder if the poachers were getting bolder or if dogs were jumping in and digging up eggs. Good to see it full and that they are taking their responsibility seriously. ¡Viva la Marina!