Travel Advisory
Since there’s been some recent scary-looking media coverage regarding Mexico and its drug crimes (nothing new), your hosts thought to address them directly.
It's unfortunate that drug trafficking is such a profitable business. There's been violence in Acapulco concentrated in specific areas between drug lords for the past 10 years. These people are not hostile to foreigners or tourists. More often than not, the Media uses “Acapulco” as a reference for things that happen in the mountain range or some other part of the state of Guerrero.
As a tourist flying into Acapulco Intl. Airport, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Your hosts will have transport scheduled to take you back and forth from the Airport and your hotel. It is important, however, to make sure everyone understands that as with any international trip, a certain amount of caution is advised (as in, no wandering alone at dark through isolated roads). As we know, no country is 100% crime-free (except perhaps Sweden?) and one should always be aware of the surroundings and skeptical of strangers.
That said, the "Diamante" zone has been secured by police and the military (you can always count on them for assistance) for over a year now and your hosts have chosen a very safe location within this area with three additional checkpoints and local private security to host their event.
Your hosts hope that you will enjoy your stay and will come back home being glad you came down.
It's unfortunate that drug trafficking is such a profitable business. There's been violence in Acapulco concentrated in specific areas between drug lords for the past 10 years. These people are not hostile to foreigners or tourists. More often than not, the Media uses “Acapulco” as a reference for things that happen in the mountain range or some other part of the state of Guerrero.
As a tourist flying into Acapulco Intl. Airport, there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Your hosts will have transport scheduled to take you back and forth from the Airport and your hotel. It is important, however, to make sure everyone understands that as with any international trip, a certain amount of caution is advised (as in, no wandering alone at dark through isolated roads). As we know, no country is 100% crime-free (except perhaps Sweden?) and one should always be aware of the surroundings and skeptical of strangers.
That said, the "Diamante" zone has been secured by police and the military (you can always count on them for assistance) for over a year now and your hosts have chosen a very safe location within this area with three additional checkpoints and local private security to host their event.
Your hosts hope that you will enjoy your stay and will come back home being glad you came down.
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