Any real concerns w/ security level from US State dept

Howdy. New to the room. We've been traveling down to Zih/Troncones/Saladita for about 20 years and seems there is always a US state dept warning--it's now saying don't travel to Guerrero at all. We've never had any issue but figured to throw it out to all of you that are actually on the ground. Hoping it's more the Acupulco area vs Zih and Troncones? Any insight would be great. Taking a friend of our teenager with us and parents were a little concerned. Any input would be appreciated. thank you!

There's more inherent danger traveling to Florida than to Guerrero. I find it amazing the U.S. government keeps up this charade year after year.

As with anywhere, don't flash money in public places, be aware of your surroundings and don't wear gaudy baubles. Not a good idea to hang out at bars after midnight or walk down dark empty streets. Our biggest fear is too many people wanting to move here.

The state department warning has been in place for all of the area has been in place for several years. While there is cartel activity, it has not involved citizens with one notable exception in Ixtapa, which, as I understand it, involved a failure in payment for a “lady of the evening.” We stay in La Ropa and frequently walk downtown, for the past few years, we have chosen to taxi back to the hotel at night because there have been a few robberies of folks and one shooting of folks walking along the La Ropa road.