Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Safe to travel?

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Little Guy — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:17:35 +0000

I’m in Zihuatanejo having driven this morning from Troncones.

There were two locations where there were pylons. At one there was Guardia National, but I didn’t see them stopping g any vehicles.

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guido01 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:23:10 +0000

Is ZIH airport operating normal? Is 200 going north void of blocks/check points?

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Talley Ho — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:53:21 +0000

Say it ain't so!!! The kayak SUP race is Saturday morning!!

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ZihuaRob — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:41:28 +0000

Hi! My boyfriend and I have plans to fly to Zihuatenejo to then go to La Saladita for a surf trip this Friday. I’ve been here multiple times and have never felt unsafe, but am feeling a bit nervous about everything going on. Is there any need to cancel the trip? & will we have any issue driving from the airport to Saladita? Thank you in advance I really appreciate it!

If you've never felt unsafe in Saladita before, a previous local hotbed of criminal activity, then nothing should make you feel unsafe now. The waves are likely to disappoint you more than anything else. You can buy a "I survived my vacation in Mexico" t-shirt. (There's a free million-dollar idea for some entrepreneur)

Actually, it looks like the surf is picking up this weekend, so you're in luck!
https://www.zihuatanejo.net/html/weather.html

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Talley Ho — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:34:06 +0000

Happy marriage! Several of your responders have been happily married for a LONG time!!

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jonob — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:51:27 +0000

Thanks for this reply. I found this message board yesterday as I was trying to get a sense of the situation in Zihua in the wake of Sunday's events and the updated travel advisories. My wife and I are arriving on Saturday for our honeymoon. It seemed silly that Zihua was included in the Do Not Travel advisory and your posts (as well as others here) have provided a ton of reassurance that things will go smoothly!

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Padrino — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:48:52 +0000

Let's see. Are coming down to Zihuatanejo to score a few kilos of fentanyl? If so, I would be worried. If you are going to be a happy tourist, then don't flash expensive jewelry, stay remotely sober, and comport yourself as a respectful guest in a foreign country. Have fun!

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ZihuaRob — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:40:04 +0000

Hi! My boyfriend and I have plans to fly to Zihuatenejo to then go to La Saladita for a surf trip this Friday. I’ve been here multiple times and have never felt unsafe, but am feeling a bit nervous about everything going on. Is there any need to cancel the trip? & will we have any issue driving from the airport to Saladita? Thank you in advance I really appreciate it!

If you've never felt unsafe in Saladita before, a previous local hotbed of criminal activity, then nothing should make you feel unsafe now. The waves are likely to disappoint you more than anything else. You can buy a "I survived my vacation in Mexico" t-shirt. (There's a free million-dollar idea for some entrepreneur)

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Little Guy — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:10:59 +0000

Here are my recent, second hand, experiences.

I live in Troncones.

On the weekend I hosted veterinarians who performed over 100 spay/neuters on Saturday, then dozens more on Sunday. I offered for them to stay on Monday night as well. The seven veterinarians drove back to Acapulco on Monday without incident.

I know people who were in Saladita over the weekend. Some drove to Troncones yesterday. Others drove to the airport today. All without incident.

I have friends who were in Morelia for several days last week. They took the bus back to Zihuatanejo on Monday without incident.

Today I received a delivery by DHL in Troncones with no problem.

I intend to keep my dental appointment in Zihuatanejo tomorrow.

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Timmac — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:34:30 +0000

Things appear to have returned to normal. It would be best to stay in regular tourist areas.

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Jordan816 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:18:52 +0000

Hi! My boyfriend and I have plans to fly to Zihuatenejo to then go to La Saladita for a surf trip this Friday. I’ve been here multiple times and have never felt unsafe, but am feeling a bit nervous about everything going on. Is there any need to cancel the trip? & will we have any issue driving from the airport to Saladita? Thank you in advance I really appreciate it!