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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A very common misconception regarding Mexico is that you are certain to get sick if you take a vacation there. In fact, there's even a term for it; Montezuma's revenge. In many cases, however, people are sick in Mexico for the first few days of their vacation due to the stress of traveling itself.
The resorts filter their water or buy ice. I've brushed teeth with the water at resorts as well without issue. Outside of that area I would not suggest ice unless you are 200% certain of how/where they make/get their ice. Sticking with bottled beverages you can open is your safest best.
Is it safe to eat salad in Mexico? No Lettuce or Unpeeled Raw Vegetables – Here's a dirty little secret. Many Mexicans soak their lettuce in water with disinfecting drops before consuming leafy greens at home. A common soak deploys iodized silver drops to eliminate microbes.