How safe is food in Cozumel?

It is advisable to eat at restaurants that are busy and have a good reputation for hygiene and food safety. Check the reviews of the restaurant before dining to make sure they have a good track record. Since Cozumel relies 100% on tourists, restaurants take food safety very seriously.



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should we take any preventative medications? no you have no worries about drinks with ice! All the restaurants use bottled water and purified ice in their drinks. Too much sun and fun (alcohol) might dehydrate you enough for Montezuma's Revenge but not the water.. even the locals drink bottled water..

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There are no areas in Cozumel that tourists should avoid. However, it's always a good idea to be cautious and aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone or at night.

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Drinking in public in Cozumel is generally prohibited by law. You are not allowed to walk around the streets with open alcohol containers. However, Mexican officials often display leniency towards those mildly intoxicated, provided they maintain public peace.

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Still, experts agree tourists are not the preferred target. “Most tourists will never meet the cartels. In other words, violence is often generic. The violence tourists face is much more local,” Hope said.

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There are no areas in Cozumel that tourists should avoid. However, it's always a good idea to be cautious and aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone or at night.

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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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