Can you drink ice in Tulum?

Can you drink ice in Tulum? You should not drink the tap water in Tulum. To avoid unnecessary illness, always make sure your bottled water is sealed, your ice has been tested for purity and your food has been prepared with bottled water. Food at your resort will likely not be an issue.

Do you need malaria tablets for Tulum?

There is a very low to no risk of malaria in Mexico. Antimalarial tablets are not currently recommended for travellers to Mexico, though you should practise insect bite avoidance.

Is ice at hotels in Mexico safe?

As Mexicans, we are used to drinking tap water, so our immune system is used to the elements (good and bad) found in it, but visitors, please use bottled water, it's available everywhere. Bagged ice is not made from tap water, but from water bottling plants, so it's usually safe.

When should I avoid Tulum?

Worst Times to Visit Tulum Travelers in search of rest and relaxation — sans large crowds — should avoid visiting during peak season, which includes the holidays and spring break. Budget-conscious travelers should also steer clear of these months, since their high demand causes airfare and hotel prices to skyrocket.

Is it safe to swim in the sea in Tulum?

Playa del Carmen, the north beach in Tulum, and Akumal all have lifeguards for the beaches but they are limited. Swim close to shore and it you are not a big swimmer, wear a life vest. Waves will not get to big, this is a not a surfers paradise so swimming can be done every day!

What to avoid in Tulum?

Stay away from drugs and drug-related activities. But when violent crime does happen here, it's usually related to drugs. If you're traveling solo, avoid going to secluded places at night. Bicycling is pretty tempting when you're in Tulum, but avoid bicycling around at night. Take a taxi if you're alone.

Is the cartel in Tulum?

But at the same time it has become a major hub for drug distribution. As a tourist destination, Playa del Carmen in the resort area of Tulum is booming, but so too is cartel violence.

Can I use ice at a resort in Mexico?

Cancun Travel Tip #2: Don't Worry About Ice While you should not drink the water in Cancun, the ice at hotels and restaurants here is usually filtered and purified so you can have ice in your margarita without getting sick.

Can you go out at night in Tulum?

The nightlife in Tulum is lively! Whether you're on the hunt for a relaxed jungle vibe, or are looking to dance the night away, the nightlife in Tulum can take you from a laid-back bar with a mariachi band to a dance party on the beach under a full moon and shooting stars.

Can you eat fruit in Mexico?

Finally, street side fruit should absolutely be enjoyed in Mexico, giving the abundance of it. Typically pre-chopped and bagged, this ideal on-the-go snack is as healthy as it is delicious, so…why shouldn't you eat it again? Well, this comes down to circumstance.

Is Tulum safer than Cancun?

Is Tulum safer than Cancun? Not really. They're both generally safe. The key difference is that Cancun's mainstream holidaymakers tend to stick more to their hotels, especially the all-inclusives.

Do you flush toilet paper in Tulum?

NO FLUSHING TOILET PAPER Like some of the foreign countries I have been too (Asia and Central America), in Mexico you cannot flush the toilet paper because their septic tanks cannot handle it. There was only rare occasions where there wasn't toilet paper so just keep a little tissue pouch on hand just in case.

Is it safe to walk on Tulum Beach at night?

Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

Is ice in drinks OK in Mexico?

There are many rumours, perhaps even urban myths, that ice is just terrible for you in any country where the tap water isn't potable and while that may apply in some places, in Mexico (especially in resorts and the more touristy places) you can safely assume that your ice has come from a bag and is made from filtered ...