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.
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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. Velas Resorts stocks its suites with bottled water daily as included in it's all inclusive plan.
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.
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.
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.
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).
While the water in Los Cabos is very pure, you still need to be careful. The water distribution pipes and other factors can become contaminated. Drinking water directly from the pipe is therefore not encouraged.
The water supply for all of Los Cabos is piped from aquifers in the Sierra de La Laguna range or from desalination plants in the area. All major hotels and restaurants have purified water. Bottled water is available in the tourist areas. The water here is very pure, but be careful.
Known for its stunning beaches, beautiful weather and nightlife, Cabo is a prime location for tourists. However, with such popularity and mass appeal, the area also loses a lot of charm with its abundance of tourists, opportunistic locals, and inflated prices.
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 Weather in Cancun and Los CabosBoth Cancun and Los Cabos are so popular due to their sunny and warm weather. While Cancun has more tropical and humid weather, Los Cabos tend to be a lot drier and cooler.
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.
There are, however, active ways to try and make sure that you don't get sick while vacationing in Cabo. Not drinking tap water is step one, and trying to avoid eating street food would likely be step two. The desert climate that Cabo boasts gives it an advantage over spots like Playa del Carmen.
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.