It is not recommended to drink unfiltered tap water in Cabo San Lucas. Just to be safe, ask for bottled water and be wary of drinks with ice cubes.
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Tap water in Cabo is fine, and meets regular standards for purity and cleanliness. But pipes may be old. So everyone tends to drink bottled water – which you can buy everywhere. And don't worry about ice in your drinks.
Most of the water and ice in hotels, resorts, and tourist restaurants are safe. Many offer purified bottled water and many of the resorts have desalination plants that purify the water on site.
You're likely to come across info saying salads are the #1 what not to eat in Mexico food. Now, if not eating them makes you feel better, then don't. However, there's no evidence this is true. There's so much amazing produce in Mexico to try — just make sure to clean it thouroughly.
Make Sure to Bring Passport & Cash!Make sure and bring cash. While several places in Los Cabos accept debit and credit cards, others do not. It is always a shame to go to a shop and find the exact thing you've been looking for, but not be able to buy it because you have no cash.
The norm for waiters is 15% to 20% of the bill, depending on service (make sure a 15% service charge hasn't already been added to the bill, although this practice is more common in resorts).
Los Cabos beaches may not have the white sand, and the warm water that are staples of the beaches in the Mexican Caribbean. However, Los Cabos beaches have been proven to be the cleanest, and most sustainable beaches in the entire country.
In most tourist areas in Mexico, it is acceptable to tip in either pesos or dollars, though pesos are more practical for the person being tipped. If you do tip in dollars, be sure to only tip using notes and not coins as coins cannot be exchanged.
Mosquitoes and gnats are thankfully less common in Baja than in more humid parts of Mexico, but it can still get buggy on some parts of the coast. If you're prone to bites, bring along a repellent that contains the active ingredient DEET, or ask at a pharmacy for repelente contra insectos.
Generally speaking, Cabo is safe at night. That is, as long as you use common sense like not wandering down dark alleys or taking drinks from strangers. But you should exercise a few safety precautions at all times, particularly if you're having two or more cocktails while enjoying the nightlife.
Should I Bring Pants to Cabo? Including a pair of long pants in your Cabo packing list won't hurt. While shorts are often the preferred outfit for tourists in Cabo, you also can't go wrong with a cute pair of pants in a match set or sleek trousers to wear to dinner.
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.
Here are a few tips that will come in handy while you're in Mexico: ? Drink bottled water only, and avoid ice in drinks. ? Stick to well-cooked, hot foods and avoid raw or undercooked meats, fish, and vegetables. ? Hot food should be hot, not warm.