Should I bring a water bottle to Cancun?

The last thing I think you may want to consider when thinking about what to pack for Cancun is a filter water bottle. You cannot drink tap water in Mexico. This means that you will be relying on bottled water or filtered water.



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As a precaution you should not drink tap water in Mexico even if it's purified at the source. Most resorts and hotels provide bottled water or large jugs of purified water for you to refill your bottle. Velas Resorts stocks its suites with bottled water daily as included in it's all inclusive plan.

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The short answer is that anyone visiting Cancun on vacation is best advised to drink bottled water. Regardless of whether the tap water meets the standards of safety needed to be safe for drinking, a change in water from what you are used to can cause an upset stomachs.

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Cash is a necessity in Cancun, given that many restaurants and gift shops don't accept credit cards. Like many other airports around the world, the Cancun airport is jam-packed with money exchange kiosks looking to convert your money into Mexican pesos.

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Find out what you cannot bring in your carry-on or checked luggage in the following list and make your Cancun Airport experience easier:
  • Living beings and plants. ...
  • Liquids, gels, aerosols, and alcoholic beverages. ...
  • Light firearms, other firearms, and projectile-firing devices. ...
  • Paralyzing devices. ...
  • Sharp and/or cutting objects.


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But you'll definitely need comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing. I recommend a pair of sneakers for flights and sights, hiking sandals for activities like ruins and cenotes, and a nicer pair of flip flops or sandals for evenings. Sketchers Go Walks are comfy lightweight slip-on sneakers that pack easily.

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One of the reasons tap water in Cancun, Mexico, is not safe to drink or use as a toothbrush is because of the bacteria that often find their way into the city's water. The most dangerous bacteria found in the water is E. coli , which is known to cause diarrhea and vomiting.

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Yes, the ice in your drink is safe. The ice that is provided to restaurants, bars and convenience stores is produced in ice factories using purified water. Hotels and restaurants that use ice machines also use purified water. Even the local guys downtown selling home-made popsicles use purified water!

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Almost every resort and hotel offers 1 or 2 bottles of water per room per day. If not, you can purchase it in the resort/hotel store or at a nearby store. Yes, the ice in your drink is safe. The ice that is provided to restaurants, bars and convenience stores is produced in ice factories using purified water.

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If you want to avoid traveler's diarrhea, there are some simple rules to follow. First, forgo tap water and opt for bottled water instead. It may not be the best for the environment, but it will be better for your gut. Second, make sure you eat foods at the temperature at which they are safest to be eaten.

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Items Not Allowed in Mexico:
  • Guns or ammunition. ...
  • Pepper spray.
  • Lethal knives and machetes (anything over 8” is not allowed)
  • Live predator fish.
  • Totoaba fish (fresh or frozen)
  • Turtle eggs.
  • Poppy seeds or flour of poppy seeds.
  • Marijuana, medicinal marijuana, marijuana products, marijuana seeds or spores, or marijuana extracts.


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