Food Concerns
While many resort areas have their own filtration plant, it is widely recommended to drink bottled water and canned drinks. It is also wise to avoid consuming ice or raw vegetables. Most hotels provide guests with bottled water upon request. To avoid intestinal upset, it is best simply not to drink the tap water. If you have had problems in the past, you may wish to consider using bottled water to brush your teeth. Avoid unpasteurized or uncooked dairy products, and do not buy any food sold by street vendors.
Beach Safety
Warning flags on the beach should be taken seriously. If black flags are up, do not enter the water. Do not dive into unknown bodies of water because hidden rocks or shallow depths can cause serious injury or death. Some Mexican beaches have warning signs about undertow; take them seriously.
Jet Skis
Be extremely careful when renting jet-skis. Often inexperienced tour guides allow their clients to follow too closely or operate the jet-skis in other unsafe manners.
Make sure that the rental company has adequate medical/accident insurance, is staffed with personnel on-site with water rescue training, and properly demonstrates safe operation of the vehicle to you before you rent or operate such equipment.
Diving
Diving equipment provided by dive shops may not meet acceptable safety standards and due to frequent use, may be substandard or defective. Unless you are certain that scuba diving equipment is up to standard, you should not use it.
Parasailing
Parasailing is offered at many Mexican beach resorts. Be aware that by putting your name on the passenger list, you may be relieving the boat operator and owner of responsibility for your safety.
Health Risks
In jungle areas, the bites of some insects can transmit chagas disease, malaria, and yellow fever. Use a strong insect repellent. Antimalarial tablets and a yellow fever inoculation are advisable if you intend on spending time in a jungle area.
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