Why drink bottled water in Mexico?

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, the tap water in Mexico is still not safe to drink during your stay, which is why it is important to come prepared. If not filtered properly, local water can create issues with traveler's tummy and diarrhea.



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Stick to Bottled Water As a rule, you should not drink tap water in Mexico. Generally, the water is purified at the source, but the distribution system may allow the water to be contaminated en route to the tap.

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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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To make Mexico water safe to drink, you'd have to boil it or use a filterable water bottle like the Water-To-Go. Many locals buy a garrafón (five gallon water jug), and keep those in their homes for use. While an in-home water delivery service isn't practical for visitors, a Water-To-Go Bottle certainly is!

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Here are a few tips that will come in handy while you're in Mexico: ? Drink bottled water only, and avoid ice in drinks. ? Stick to well-cooked, hot foods and avoid raw or undercooked meats, fish, and vegetables. ? Hot food should be hot, not warm.

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Where is it safe to drink tap water? We looked at the top 20 countries most visited by UK residents. It's safe to drink the tap water in most of the European countries on the list, but there are a few you need to look out for. Tap water should be avoided in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Lithuania, Romania, and Turkey.

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Mexico State (Estado de Mexico) – Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to crime. Both violent and non-violent crime occur throughout Mexico State. Use additional caution in areas outside of the frequented tourist areas, although petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas as well.

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