Can you bring your own water to Mexico?

Bottled water and beverages are safe although visitors should be aware that many restaurants and hotels serve tap water unless bottled water is specifically requested. Ice may also come from tap water and should be used with caution. Visitors should exercise caution when buying food or beverages from street vendors.
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Why is tap water not allowed in Mexico?

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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Can you bring bottled water across the Mexican border?

You can bring your own bottled water .
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What can you not bring into Mexico?

Items Not Allowed in Mexico:
  • Guns or ammunition. ...
  • Pepper spray.
  • Lethal knives and machetes (anything over 8” is not allowed)
  • Live predator fish.
  • Totoaba fish (fresh or frozen)
  • Turtle eggs.
  • Poppy seeds or flour of poppy seeds.
  • Marijuana, medicinal marijuana, marijuana products, marijuana seeds or spores, or marijuana extracts.
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Can you brush teeth with tap water in Mexico?

Use Bottled Water For Brushing

So is the chance that the agua coming from your hotel sink has actually been purified, so don't take chances! A good thing to do when traveling to countries like Mexico is to leave a bottle of water right by your faucet.
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Can you flush toilet paper in Mexico?

Doesn't matter where you go in Mexico, their sewage systems cannot accommodate paper. So the answer is..... No, you cannot flush paper down any toilets in Mexico. over a year ago.
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Is it OK to drink coffee in Mexico?

Coffee, hot tea, canned soda and juice, beer, wine and alcohol are all a safe bet.
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Can I take tea bags to Mexico?

Travelers are permitted to bring without restriction any quantity of products composed solely of tea leaves (Camellia sinensis: includes black tea, green tea, oolong, dark tea, white tea, yellow tea). As with all agricultural products, you must declare the product at entry.
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Can I bring ibuprofen to Mexico?

i'm travelling from uk to cancun and wondered if i'm ok to take over the counter meds such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, gavisgon , hayfever stuff etc? Should i declare them at customs? You can take them, no problem.
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What do you have to declare going into Mexico?

If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.
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Can you use a filtered water bottle in Mexico?

You have a couple of options for drinking water in Mexico when you visit. What is this? If you are going to be staying in one place for several days, I highly recommend buying a large 20-liter (5-gallon) bottle. These bottles are sterilized and refilled with filtered water so there is no plastic waste created.
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Can I bring snacks into Mexico?

As a rule of thumb you are allowed to bring into Mexico whatever you need for the time period you will be staying in Mexico. You are not allowed to bring food, fruits and/or products that are not "company" packed and sealed.
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Is it legal to drink in public in Mexico?

Public drunkenness is illegal in Mexico, and this is a law that is often enforced. One is not allowed to drink on public streets, but it is perfectly fine to drink on your resort property.
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Can you eat ice in Mexico?

Ice in Mexican restaurants is made with purified water, not tap water. They buy it from an ice factory, and drinkable water comes from plants too in big jugs. As long as you don't make your own ice cubes with tap water, you'll be fine.
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Can you shower in Mexico water?

Can you shower in Mexico water? Yes — The water is absolutely safe to shower in.
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Can you wash dishes with tap water in Mexico?

Washing Dishes in Mexico

Did we use purified water to wash our dishes in Mexico? Nope – we used very hot, tap water to wash our dishes in Mexico. We used tons of dish soap and made sure every single item was thoroughly dried before use.
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Can I bring Xanax to Mexico?

My wife is prescribed Xanax for easeing her flying fears. We have been to Mexico several times, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Aruba and shes never had an issue at customs. With a prescription you'll be just fine.
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Can I bring Benadryl to Mexico?

10. Can I bring Benadryl? Yes, the active ingredient in Benadryl (and other like-kind over the counter medications) is Diphenhydramine. This active ingredient is NOT on the prohibited list.
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Can I take a pill box on a plane?

You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
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Can I take chocolate to Mexico?

Coffee, chocolate, biscuits & pringles are not proscribed items so you will have no trouble at all. No need to declare.
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Can I bring snacks on a plane?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.
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Can you take eggs to Mexico?

Animal Products and By-Products for Human Consumption

Wholly processed food preparations with meat content from any species (excluding ruminants) including any of the following consumables: eggs, honey and diary packaged and labeled products.
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How do you avoid the stomach bug in Mexico?

Prevention
  1. Don't consume food from street vendors.
  2. Avoid unpasteurized milk and dairy products, including ice cream.
  3. Avoid raw or undercooked meat, fish and shellfish.
  4. Steer clear of moist food at room temperature, such as sauces and buffet offerings.
  5. Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot.
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Can I eat salad in Mexico?

That having been said, we travel to Mexico once or twice a year and eat salads frequently and have never been sick. We eat veggies and/or salad every day when we're there. There are many safe places to eat in Cancun. Try Maria Bonita and La Habichuela for dinner, and Las Brisa and Iguana Wana for lunch.
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Should you eat fruit in Mexico?

I eat raw fruits and vegetables everytime I travel to Mexico and have never had a problem the water is purified so you should be fine. Make sure you drink plenty of bottled water, wash hands frequently, don't over do it on anytype of food, and watch alchol intake and you should be fine.
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