Can I drink the water in Cancun?

The short answer is no. Tap water in Cancun is not recommended for drinking, even for locals.



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Almost every resort and hotel offers 1 or 2 bottles of water per room per day. If not, you can purchase it in the resort/hotel store or at a nearby store. Yes, the ice in your drink is safe. The ice that is provided to restaurants, bars and convenience stores is produced in ice factories using purified water.

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To the OP, in all seriousness, the water in Cancun is fine for bathing/showering; I wouldn't recommend you drink it though. It's not that the water is inherently unsafe it's that it almost certainly has minerals dissolved in it that your body isn't used to and may cause intestinal upset.

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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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Prohibited Items at Airport Cancun
  • Living beings and plants. ...
  • Liquids, gels, aerosols, and alcoholic beverages. ...
  • Light firearms, other firearms, and projectile-firing devices. ...
  • Paralyzing devices. ...
  • Sharp and/or cutting objects. ...
  • Work tools. ...
  • Blunt objects that can strike and cause serious injury.


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Use Bottled Water For Brushing When it comes right down to it, the amount of water you actually ingest while brushing your teeth is pretty small. So is the chance that the agua coming from your hotel sink has actually been purified, so don't take chances!

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But if you're stuck wondering if it's safe to travel to Cancun, our answer is a definite yes! Since Cancun brings so much revenue to Mexico, they've got a vested interest in safety and security within the Hotel Zone. Even outside of that area, Cancun is still known as a safe city with a low crime rate.

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How Much Do You Tip at All-Inclusive Resorts? For a one-week stay at an all-inclusive resort, a couple should budget to spend about $150 US (or the local currency equivalent) total in tips. This means that you should bring about $20 in small bills with you to spend on tips throughout the day.

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Traveler's diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder that commonly causes loose stools and stomach cramps. It's caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.

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Yes, you need mosquito repellent in Cancun. It is a tropical climate so there are mosquitos. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, and a hat if you're planning to spend time outdoors or leave the resort.

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You are allowed to bring enough medicine for the time period you will be in Mexico. If you are bringing an unusual quantity of medicine please bring a doctor's prescription just in case you need to prove the medicine is for your own consumption.

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While boiling water does kill off bacteria, freezing it does not, so by and large, ice is safe in Mexico.

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