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And it could shed light on the circumstances surrounding numerous reports from others who have told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel they experienced sickness, blackouts and injuries after drinking at Iberostar and other resorts around Cancun and Playa del Carmen in recent months.



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Health authorities also cited the following establishments in Playa del Carmen and Cancun for lack of maintenance, cleanliness, order and documentation: Hotel Iberostar Paraiso Lindo, Iberostar Grand Paraiso Hotel, La Chopería, Los Olvidados, Mc Carthy Bar, Coco Bongo, crazy Mexico, Guy Frieri.

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Yesterday the U.S. State Department updated the Safety and Security section of its Mexico country page, warning travelers that there have been allegations of consumption of tainted or substandard alcohol at resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

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Travelers will be pleased to know that Cancun's renowned all-inclusive resorts are safer than ever according to new statistics published by local officials. As millions of tourists flock to Cancun's spectacular mega-resorts, safety has become one of the most critical issues for countless travelers.

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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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Experts NewsNation spoke to said that some resorts, which have long been considered safe areas, may actually be controlled by Mexican drug cartels. “There is a cartel presence in these resorts,” said Robert Almonte, a former U.S. marshal in the western district of Texas.

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7 Drink Solutions and Low Glycemic Booze Ideas
  1. Enjoy water. ...
  2. Fresh Fruit Infusions. ...
  3. Go crazy for coconuts – for their water. ...
  4. Avoid the Sugary Mock-tails and slushy drinks at the resort. ...
  5. Avoid beer – see item 4 for belly swell concerns. ...
  6. Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner – yes a glass not the bottle.


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TRAVEL ADVICE: IS CANCUN SAFE? If you're thinking about a vacation and wondering, “Is Cancun Safe?” … the short answer is: the Yucatán Peninsula, including Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera, is the safest area of Mexico in 2023, according to the US State Department.

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Coffee, hot tea, canned soda and juice, beer, wine and alcohol are all a safe bet.

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