Is Acapulco Safe in 2024 – Neighborhoods and Areas to Avoid

Soon on vacation Mexico in the Guerrero area and you wonder if the city ofAcapulco is dangerous. Are there neighborhoods in Acapulco to avoid? Where are the best areas to stay?

Indeed, everyone knows that Mexico is a dangerous country. Therefore, just as for Los Cabos, Cancun ou Tulum, it is better to find out about the neighborhoods in advance before booking a hotel in Acapulco.

So we are going to check if, in 2024, Acapulco de Juárez is still a dangerous city.

And, to help you choose your hotel, you will have a guide and a map that allows you to locate the neighborhoods to avoid in Acapulco and best areas to stay to enjoy the beaches.

Acapulco dangerous in 2024?

YES

For years, Mexico has been among the most dangerous countries in the world. Its very high crime rate is linked to drug cartels and this phenomenon continues to increase. See on lapresse.ca ou tdg.ch.

However, this dangerousness does not only concern its capital Mexico City. Indeed, the article in the French newspaper the Diplomatic World explains that 24 Mexican states out of 31 that are impacted by the violence of drug trafficking.

And, among the most dangerous cities in the world, Acapulco comes in 2nd position after Tijuana. See on the 2024 ranking of Statista.com or the newspaper article Infobae.

This is also confirmed by the ranking Numbeo.com. He awarded Acapulco a crime index of 63.22 which is very high. In addition, this index has increased sharply over the past 3 years. In comparison, Acapulco is a more dangerous city than Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, Philadelphia, Jacksonville or even Naples.

Acapulco dangerous for tourists?

YES

While a few years ago Acapulco was a paradise for tourists, today it has become a dangerous place if you are not careful. Indeed, in some places in Acapulco, tourists are at risk of armed robbery, muggings, scams and even kidnappings. Gunfights (scores between gangs) are not uncommon in Acapulco.

The American, French, Swiss and Canadian authorities therefore advise against traveling to this region of Mexico.

Here is the map published by the French government which shows in red the areas formally not recommended for tourists. You will find that Acapulco is in a red zone of Mexico.

Acapulco dangerous city in Mexico

Neighborhoods of Acapulco

To help you identify the areas to avoid in Acapulco, here is the map of the main districts of Acapulco:

Acapulco's Most Dangerous Neighborhoods

Throughout the municipality of Acapulco there is insecurity. But, according to a survey by the National Security Commission, here are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Acapulco:

  • Ciudad Renacimiento
  • Progress
  • Center and El Coloso
  • Emiliano Zapata
  • The Laja
  • Garden Mangos
  • Long Plain
  • Magallanes
  • Nice view
  • Puerto Marques
  • Three Suits
  • Postal
  • Cuauhtémoc
  • The sale
  • Ovens
  • Las Cruces
  • Garita de Juarez

Neighborhoods to avoid in Acapulco

The tourist area of ​​Acapulco is not a 100% safe area. Indeed, in some neighborhoods, there is also an increase in homicides, vehicle thefts and seized weapons:

  • Condesa
  • Icacos
  • Diamond tip

Safe neighborhoods in Acapulco for tourists?

The city of Acapulco has 20 kilometers of beaches that stretch from old bar à foot of the slope. The tourist area includes 3 main areas: Acapulco Traditional , Zone dorada et Diamond.

Although there have been cases of violence, particularly in Acapulco Diamante, these three large areas are still the safest in Acapulco for tourists, at least during the day. Indeed, after dark, it is recommended to travel by taxi and avoid walking on the beaches or in the streets.

Where to stay in Acapulco?

  • Acapulco Diamante is a tourist area located south of the city. It is the most famous and popular tourist area. In this district are magnificent beaches: Playa Pichilingue, Playa Diamante, Revolcadero, Puerto Marqués and Playa Majahua. It is in this area that we find the best restaurants, trendy bars, the most beautiful hotels and palaces but also magnificent golf courses.

  • The coastal area facing Acapulco Bay is also an area that tourists particularly appreciate:


Which hotel in Acapulco?

To be quiet and spend a dream vacation in Acapulco, the ideal is to choose a beautiful hotel with its private beach.

The hotel that I recommend has a privileged location facing a heavenly beach very close to Acapulco Diamante.

It overlooks the bay of Puerto Marques between two mountains (therefore safer). the Acapulco Diamante Camino Real complex has a taxi service, which is ideal for getting around safely.

With its private beach, 3 swimming pools, 2 restaurants and luxury amenities, this is a hotel where you will have a wonderful stay.

HOTEL recommended in Acapulco dangerous city

Acapulco Safe Tour

To remain cautious but not deprive yourself of a tourist visit to the beautiful city of Acapulco, I recommend that you book a guided excursion for its practical and safe side:

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