Enjoy Life in dangerous places!
Just seen a BBC documentary about how deserted Acapulco is now and the Mafia Problems there? Is it as bad as they say? Are you noticing aggression towards tourists?
Found this comment on my facebook and it makes me incredibly sad. This wonderful place is really empty, thanks to such bullshit being broadcasted. The many hard working locals do not deserve this, because it has no truth to it.
I came to attend the Anarchapulco conference and of course I had read all the warnings as well. But I also know how the press works and chose to ignore as always.
Speaking fluent Spanish, I did not stay in our resort, but went exploring the city. No surprise, that I had quite some truly enjoyable conversations and anyone I met was incredibly friendly and helpful. Moreover, I have never seen that many different police forces in one place.
Not that the presence of armed men would make me feel any safer, but it shows that the local authorities are working very hard on protecting tourist locations. Tourists are an important asset, no one will ever hurt them.
Let's get one thing straight: Where there is nightlife and diversions including drugs, prostitution and gambling, there will always be the mob, organizing supply lines, distribution and taking share from the profits. Where there is mob, there will be armed hostilities between rivaling gangs.
This is not an Acapulco problem but a worldwide phenomenon. You will find it in Antalya, Mallorca and Pattaya as well as in Hamburg or Amsterdam, see below.
If you happen to be in the middle of a shootout you may get hurt or die, but such is very, very unlikely. The last tourist who died in Acapulco was a drunk guy from Chile who started fighting with locals. If you behave, you will be completely safe as you are an asset to the mafia as well! The so-called redlight districts are probably the best guarded areas ever.
Oh well, there are many streets in Berlin, Paris and London that I would definitely avoid at nighttime. Why doesn't the BBC cover that instead?
Just stop the war on drugs and the mob goes away.
That would be yet another fine article!
Acapulco is safe for Americans and tourists in the Costera area, but is is very dangerous for the locals and business owners who are extorted by local gangs.
I just published a post and video on this topic based on my experience living in Acapulco - https://steemit.com/travel/@sovereignbtc/ac31cn3x
Agreed! I was just there too. Just another load of bs from the msm controllers spreading fear and trying to control our movement. Can't believe anything they say. In fact, it is usually just the opposite. Acapulco is wonderful and the people there are not in fear of danger, nor should visitors be. It was a great experience. Hope others go there too.