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Vacation to mexico question please? |
Travel Info My wife and i were thinking of going to mexico this summer but we were wondering if they have clean water there to take a shower.Also we were wondering should we bring our own food because we heard that mexico has bugs in their food in the restaraunts.Do they have anything to eat their but mexican food?..should we bring our own sheets and soap and stuff? Travel Tips Is this a serious question? I lived in Mexico for 10 years and (a) you can shower just fine; (b) there are no bugs in the food; (c) being Mexico, yeah, there's a lot of Mexican food, but in cities you can find international restaurants, and (d) the sheets, soap and "stuff" you use in Mexico will be just as good as anything you have in your house. You'll also meet some of the most gracious people in the world, so you might want to spruce up your manners some. Others Mexico is a big country. where exactly are you going? If it is a big tourist town like Mazatlan or Puerto Vallarta, there are lots of good restaurants. If you want to be safe, stay away from the street vendors. Bring hand sanitizer and use everytime before you eat. You can bring your own water to play it safe. You should be fine showering with the water. Just dont drink it. Brush your teeth with bottled water too. it will all depend on WHAT part of mexico you are going to? a resort area= all ok.....like cancun (really fab. place....went 4 x's) acapulco + puerto vallerta....really nice .. DO NOT DRINK the water anywhere UNLESS it is bottled.....check the labels. do NOT eat fresh food or veggies from street vendors...thats where the bugs comein. most good restaraunts are ok. i never got sick but my husband did. i was told, many years agao..that to avoid "MONTEZUMAS revenge."-to eat 1 flour or corn tortilla in the morning. it absorbs all greases etc.......and i guess it worked. i have been to mexico 8 x's.....love it..never got sick. the beer is a killer tho...i do not drink it..lots get sick from it cause the water is not distilled that use to brew it there. when you exchange your money go to the local bank...NOT the stores.....you will get a much better rate. since you are going in the summer, it will be HOT.....take plenty of sunscreen cause it is NOT cheap there. bargain with the taxi drivers BEFORE you go anywhere.....there are lots of rip offs. best tip: check with the front desk of your hotel and ask all your questions...they will direct you the best way. HASTA LUEGO........divierto mucho... have a safe trip and lots of fun!!!!!! In my experience, if you stick to coastal cities, you are good to go. The more inland you go the more you need to worry about stuff like water and bugs. My wife and I are going in Apri,l(Acapulco),for the 3rd time. Water in hotels is drinkable due to filtration systems, showering is definetley not an issue, and the food is awesome! Most hotels serve a variety of mexican dishes and good old Burges and hot dogs. Last time we went we actually ordered Dominoes Pizza. Small towns are a different story all together, But still lots of fun! Get down there and enjoy yourself! The other answers are quite accurate and it's true that hygene in Mexico is not that good. However, if you stay at internationally recognised hotels ( such as those in the directory below ) and good restaurants with a reputationyou should be OK. Otherwise, be cautious and seek medical assistance before you go to head off any problems while you are away. Things like soap and sheets you can but cheaply, locally Here's some websites which might assist your trip - it's a great place. All the best with your planning. http://www/tourismrankings.com... http://www.cheaperthanhotels.com/mexico/... As far as showering goes, the water will do just fine and most hotels/motels provide soap. I don't think its necessary to bring sheets either, just like any other hotel/motel. I agree with the others if you want to play it safe, stay away from the street vendors (but the food is soooo goood!!!!) Don't worry about the food, you have about the same chance of getting sick in Mexico. No need to bring bottled water, they sell it everywhere and it is reliable. Mexico is a beautiful country full of so much culture and the people are so pleasant and accomodating! Don't hestitate to travel there and have a wonderful time!!! You won't be disappointed!! |
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