How do you brush your teeth in Cabo?

It's common practice for travelers to stick with bottled water for drinking. Nevertheless, the water at Villa La Estancia has been treated locally and again at the resort. It is completely safe to use tap water to brush your teeth and wash your fruits and vegetables.



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The short answer is, not exactly. 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.

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Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high.

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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.

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Because there are a number of places around Cabo where strong undertows, unpredictable tides, and hardy waves make for less than ideal swimming conditions, these places have been red flagged around the community as the Cabo San Lucas beaches you wouldn't want to visit if you're looking to frolic in the 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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Never drink tap water. Never eat things washed with tap water (fruits, vegetables, ice made with tap water, etc.) Never eat food that has not been cooked thoroughly. Avoid raw seafood, undercooked eggs, and any meat that is not completely cooked.

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Mexico State (Estado de Mexico) – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico State. Use additional caution in areas outside of the frequented tourist areas, although petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas as well.

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Don't drink the water 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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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.

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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.

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Cabo is one of the safest cities in Mexico. While petty crime can happen anywhere, it's not common to be robbed or mugged in the daylight in Los Cabo. It's perfectly safe to wear fine jewelry during the day, just don't go overboard and be overly flashy with large and expensive jewelry.

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