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Is it safe to eat the food in Cozumel?

Although we have not yet had time to review every good restaurant in Cozumel, the ones you'll see listed on this site continue to pass our stringent standards for cleanliness. We would, however, urge you not to buy food from street vendors unless it's good and hot and of the well-cooked variety.



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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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The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.

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The Cozumel beaches located on the leeward side or west side of Cozumel are sheltered from storms and are the best for swimming. They are also the busiest since they are also closest to town as well as cruise ship terminals. You will also find beach clubs.

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Wondering, Is ice safe in Mexico? 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.

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Well-done eggs and egg dishes are safe. Fruit juices sold on the street should be avoided even when they are advertised as fresh and pure.

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Don't be surprised if a salad is served after the main course, as this is common practice in Mexico. To be polite, try to leave a small portion of food on your plate after you've finished eating.

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