Why do I get sick every time I go to Mexico?

Sunstroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion are some of the most common ailments among tourists and this is because they simply do not show the Mexican weather the respect it is due. This goes doubly when you're drinking alcohol or eating spicy, salty foods.



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Some people wonder why they always get sick on vacation or shortly after. It's actually quite common and could be due to a combination of factors including exposure to more people and more illnesses, or a weakened immune system from less sleep or from increased alcohol consumption while traveling.

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To some extent, all food and water have bacteria, but your body knows how to handle the ones you come in contact with often. Though millions of people visit Mexico each year, only a small fraction got sick in Mexico, and most people do eat the delicious street food.

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What to do if you feel sick
  1. Drink lots of water. ...
  2. Electrolyte-fortified liquids. ...
  3. Go easy on the solid foods, at least at first. ...
  4. Avoid dairy, greasy or fried foods, and high-fiber foods or anything that upsets your stomach.
  5. Don't take diarrhea medicines. ...
  6. Seek medical attention if it's necessary – after TWO DAYS.


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During Travel
  1. Wash your hands with soap and water. ...
  2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. ...
  3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze.
  4. Avoid contact with people who are sick.


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Traveler's diarrhea (by far the most common risk since it affects up to 80% of international travelers based on the destination) Enterotoxic E. coli diarrhea. Malaria.

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