Can you drink the water in Cancun resorts?

So, you're planning a trip to Cancun and wondering, “Can you drink tap water in Cancun?” As a seasoned traveler and someone who has spent plenty of time in Cancun, I've got the answer you're looking for. The short answer is no. Tap water in Cancun is not recommended for drinking, even for locals.



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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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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. Hotels and restaurants that use ice machines also use purified water. Even the local guys downtown selling home-made popsicles use purified water!

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As a precaution you should not drink tap water in Mexico even if it's purified at the source. Most resorts and hotels provide bottled water or large jugs of purified water for you to refill your bottle.

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As a precaution you should not drink tap water in Mexico even if it's purified at the source. Most resorts and hotels provide bottled water or large jugs of purified water for you to refill your bottle.

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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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The last thing I think you may want to consider when thinking about what to pack for Cancun is a filter water bottle. You cannot drink tap water in Mexico. This means that you will be relying on bottled water or filtered water.

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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.

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To make Mexico water safe to drink, you'd have to boil it or use a filterable water bottle like the Water-To-Go. Many locals buy a garrafón (five gallon water jug), and keep those in their homes for use. While an in-home water delivery service isn't practical for visitors, a Water-To-Go Bottle certainly is!

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Much like in the U.S., in Mexico, it is customary to tip service workers in restaurants, hotels, and Ubers. The standard tip is 10% of the bill, but you can give more or less depending on the quality of service. Tipping is not required, but it is appreciated.

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