im going to mexico next friday and i need to know what i can and cant eat to avoid getting sick...i want to enjoy my vacation with out getting sick:0) ...help please!
2007-06-21 11:28:57 · 9 answers · asked by Good chiick 2 in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
ohh and the part im going to is way down south called tepic nayarit...right next to guadalajara:0)
2007-06-21 11:39:41 · update #1
I am Mexican and husband German, the problem with the water is, that the big cities put a lot of chlorine, and in small cities, one doesn´t know what they do (In Acapulco, it taste like fish...), for that reason is better, if you are not in a big city and you don´t have problems with the chlor, it is to buy the water in the super markt.
To eat in the big or comercial restaurant is not a problem (there are inspectors), you can have a problem if you buy something to eat on the streets (it is delicious, but my husban had diarrhea 1 day, he has to drink liters of coke to get better).
There are very sensitive people, who have problems with the meal change, so try don´t to eat very spicy meals: fish, salads, etc.
there are a dish which is not very spicy and delicious for foreigners : enchiladas suizas (it ist a tortilla wet in a delicious sauce and full with chicken, cream and cheese...mmmmm!).
Have a nice vacations!
2007-06-21 20:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by Alfa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I mean you obviously shouldnt drink the tap water in any place, especially Mexico City. I would think you would be safe with whatever you order and ordering water to drink in some of the nicer chain hotels (bottled water is best if you can get it).
Obviously, be careful and I would probably avoid eating at roadside carts or stands. It depends on what part of Mexico and the area of town, but that will be a factor. You just have to sort of judge for yourself how clean a place appears.
2007-06-21 11:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by luvfurypassionenergybabe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kool i c, mmmmmmm stay away from tap water. Tap water will make you sick since it is not well filtrated and cleaned. Always drink purified water from stores and pop..Watch out for drinks that have ice cubes in them and always ask were does the water come from every time you buy a fruit drink like mango, pina, horchata, n such, u get what i mean. When buying food from the streets try getting good recomendations from family members or friends or if you dont have any of them in mexico try looking for higene all around the restaurant or food stop. Observe the food before eating it, check if its raw or cooked well. Try taking moskitoe repelent "trust me" you'l need it or wear long sleeve clothes and pants for the night time and in case, a peptobismol...Im mexican myself. If you go have fun!!!
2007-06-21 12:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Tazmanian Devil 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't drink any water but bottled water. (Hotels will tell you that their water is safe, but you'll also be told the opposite by different staff.) Don't get drinks with ice; this is people's frequent downfall. They remember about the water but forget about the ice. Don't eat fruits/vegetables with skin/covering (only if outside has been removed.) Otherwise food is ok down there in general; have eaten there many times. Don't forget: don't brush teeth with anything with bottled water. If you have a friend who is a doctor, you can ask to get a prescription for a broad spectrum antibiotic to take with you for "insurance" in case you get sick.
2007-06-21 11:48:37 · answer #4 · answered by Pat D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to stay away from is the water. That includes these little bars that serve ice too. If you look around and see that they have bottled water you will be okay, but I would ask. If you are staying in a reputable hotel request bottled water. Most of them have it now anyway. As for the food, this night sound gross but look for flies and other insects. They usually give the bad food away fright off the bat. Have fun and don't be afraid to ask questions.
2007-06-21 11:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OK OK OK CALM DOWN! first u should always buy mineral water when u land in mexico. buy whole gallons and gallons when u get a home or whatever you r staying in. don't ever drink the normal water mexicans drink bc it might not suit ur stomach and u will get diarya for days! trust me on this one!! try not to eat too much spicy food and don't go out and eat in restraunts that u no r pue mexican style. have fun
2007-06-21 11:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by chunky_monkey9000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you'll have a problem with the food. And with the water, you should just try to buy water in respectable places from the area, otherwise you might be drinking water that has been bottled in dirty places. People do that just because they want money so they start bottleling water to sell it
2007-06-21 11:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by sweetie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just like most places dont drink tap water straight. Also about the food many people actually get sick because they over indulge when on vacation and dont take care of themselves. as long as your at good places you will be allright.
2007-06-21 14:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i went to mexico a few years ago!! MUCHO FUN!!!!!!! i would just try not to drink mexican water...but while i was there i did on axident and it was no big deal..i didnt get sick
i dont think u have to b too worried bout it
2007-06-21 11:32:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋