What water can you drink in Mexico?

A few of the most common brands of Mexican bottled water include Bonafort, Cristal, Ciel (bottled by Coca Cola), Epura (bottled by Pepsi), Santa María. You’ll also find some of your favorite international brands including Dasani, Evian, Fiji, VOSS, etc. All bottled water is safe to drink.

How do people drink water in Mexico?

Most Mexicans find the idea of drinking tap water somewhat repulsive: they buy water in five-gallon jugs called “garrafones” which are delivered to their homes (and recycled). Do as Mexicans do, and stick to purified water. Most hotels provide bottled water or large jugs of purified water for you to refill your bottle.

What happens if u drink Mexico water?

Despite the increasing number of water filtration systems being implemented within Mexico, the answer remains a resounding “No.” Ingesting water tainted with bacteria is an easy way to get yourself very sick. But don’t let that change your vacation plans.

What drinks are safe in Mexico?

In Mexico you can drink:

• Sealed bottled water.
• Water that has been disinfected.
• Ice made with bottled or disinfected water.
• Carbonated drinks.
• Hot coffee or tea.
• Pasteurized milk.
• In Latin American, coconut milk is deemed a panacea for every conceivable stomach ailment, and then some.

Do Brita filters work in Mexico?

The Britta will not touch bacteria or other bad things in the water. They just have a carbon filled loose filter. It will help the water taste better but won’t protect you. FWIW, bottled water is readily available in most urban areas of Mexico.

What makes you sick in Mexico water?

You typically develop traveler’s diarrhea after ingesting food or water contaminated with organisms from feces. So why aren’t natives of high-risk countries affected in the same way? Often their bodies have become accustomed to the bacteria and have developed immunity to them.

Can you drink boiled water in Mexico?

Mexican water is not treated or purified in any at and boiling will not do much to make it safe. Use bottled water, it is available everywhere.