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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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.
Yes — You can safely drink ice in Mexico. As mentioned, locals don't drink the tap water, and they don't make ice cubes with it either. While boiling water does kill off bacteria, freezing it does not.
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.
Cancun Travel Tip #2: Don't Worry About IceWhile you should not drink the water in Cancun, the ice at hotels and restaurants here is usually filtered and purified so you can have ice in your margarita without getting sick.
As Mexicans, we are used to drinking tap water, so our immune system is used to the elements (good and bad) found in it, but visitors, please use bottled water, it's available everywhere. Bagged ice is not made from tap water, but from water bottling plants, so it's usually safe.
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.
Drinking alcohol in public is tolerated to an extent in Cabo as it is a party town; however you should know that it is illegal to drink alcoholic beverages on the street, in vehicles, at the beach and other public places. You may be pulled over by the police for doing so and you could be fined.
Avoid rocky shores where waves pound the beach and head to one of these swimming beaches in Cabo San Lucas to stay safe in the water. The top spots for swimming in Cabo are Medano Beach, Chileno Beach, Santa Maria Beach, the Cannery Beach, and Lover's Beach.
Once winter hits in Cabo, the temperatures “cool down” to a comfortable average of 68 degrees, with the water temperatures ranging from 72-75. The mild temperatures mean you can stay outside longer and enjoy the sunshine, making the winter months, including December, a popular season to visit Cabo.