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Can I brush my teeth with water in Playa del Carmen?

Is tap water ok to brush my teeth in Playa del Carmen? Although there will be some bacteria in the water from the tap it is fine to brush your teeth with, even if you are at a place where you can't drink the tap water.



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You can use the tap water to brush your teeth, however, do not drink the tap water. Drink water and lots of it. The myth that the water in Mexico makes people sick is outdated.

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You can use the tap water to brush your teeth, however, do not drink the tap water. Drink water and lots of it. The myth that the water in Mexico makes people sick is outdated.

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Be extra careful at night in Playa del Carmen As with many places in the world, most crimes in Playa del Carmen occur at night. Besides being extra careful at the bars in Playa del Carmen, you'll also want to be extra careful when walking alone at night.

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Although many of the all inclusive resorts do spray for mosquitoes and fumigate on a regular basis for other insects, you may want to wear bug repellent especially at dawn and dusk. Some resorts have a lot of tropical vegetation and you may be participating in excursions that take you into the jungle.

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Water and ice cubes served at all resort venues are always filtered and safe to drink.

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If you want to avoid traveler's diarrhea, there are some simple rules to follow. First, forgo tap water and opt for bottled water instead. It may not be the best for the environment, but it will be better for your gut. Second, make sure you eat foods at the temperature at which they are safest to be eaten.

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It's normally safe to drink, but doesn't taste great, and it's often stored in Aljibes, or water storage devices, which may not be as clean as you'd hop. We all use it to cook with and brush our teeth, but almost everyone here uses bottled water for drinking.

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In Playa Del Carmen, the main tourist area is 5th Avenue. We ate at a ton of family-friendly restaurants in Playa del Carmen – none of which were on 5th Avenue. The restaurant food was excellent and didn't get sick once. We stayed away from Mexican street food though.

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Playa del Carmen is generally safe at night, however, it is important to take the same precautions as you would in any other city. It is best to stay in well-lit, populated areas and avoid walking alone at night. It is also recommended to avoid carrying large amounts of cash and to keep your valuables out of sight.

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Playa del Carmen is a pretty small town, so walking alone at night isn't considered too dangerous. However, always listen to your intuition, meaning that if it feels safer to take a taxi ride instead of walking, do that. While there's no Uber in Playa del Carmen, taxis operate all day and night.

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Playa del Carmen boasts an enviable collection of beaches, where you can enjoy typical Caribbean relaxation and swim in an unspoilt sea, perhaps coming across turtles while you do so.

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Coffee, hot tea, canned soda and juice, beer, wine and alcohol are all a safe bet.

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Finally, street side fruit should absolutely be enjoyed in Mexico, giving the abundance of it. Typically pre-chopped and bagged, this ideal on-the-go snack is as healthy as it is delicious, so…why shouldn't you eat it again? Well, this comes down to circumstance.

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