Is the water in Cozumel safe to drink?

Never drink the tap water in Cozumel; drink bottled water instead. According to local sources, most restaurants prepare their food with bottled water, but you should confirm this with your server before eating. Be sure to wash all produce thoroughly with bottled water before consuming.



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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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Here are the 8 things you should never do in Cozumel
  • Don't drink the water. Steer clear of the tap water at all costs on Cozumel. ...
  • Don't reach for the hot sauce. ...
  • Don't be impatient. ...
  • Don't forget to tip. ...
  • Don't criticize Mexican food. ...
  • Don't miss out on the markets. ...
  • Don't flaunt your valuables. ...
  • Don't overlook your walking shoes.


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

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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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Cozumel's west coast (the side facing Playa del Carmen) has calmer beaches and better snorkeling (the coral is protected from the waves, so it can thrive). The cruise ship ports are on this side, and folks coming in for the day on cruises tend to stay nearby, so the beaches closest to the port tend to be more crowded.

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It is in Puerto Bahía Balandra (Balandra Bay), a sheltered area in the Gulf of California just across from Isla Espiritu Santo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has what many consider the bluest water in Mexico.

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