Feeling Safe in Zihuatanejo - Safety - Violence - Security

Can't be more true... I am a woman, here alone, for the past 3 weeks, and it has been peaceful, relaxing, and beautiful - as always. Zihuatanejo needs it's visitors, and the media has done great harm to Mexico with it's irresponsible reporting. There is violence - but, certainly not limited to Mexico. If one takes appropriate precautions, as they would anywhere - lock your doors, don't flash your wealth (and yes, almost 100% of us are blessed with wealth that many don't have - just being able to buy your food, or have a nice dinner at a restaurant, or just buy your ticket here, is a wealth that many Zihuatanejo residents cannot afford...), and also, don't engage in risky behaviors, tempting fate.
Life is good here. The merchants and the restaurants are more than ready to welcome you to Zihuatanejo...