I've ventured out in Acapulco many days on many trips. I've yet to see anything too crazy. I did talk to some locals and they explained some of the ins and outs of the potential danger. I honestly have felt safe everywhere I've been in Acapulco compared to some of the places I've been such as Chicago, Little Rock, Memphis, Louisville, LA, Atlanta, and Tampa. Those are all great cities with some very nice areas and a few dangerous parts of town. Acapulco seems no different. Common sense, and be on the side of caution when you are new to ANY area in ANY city.