Can you (as American) eat/drink local foods in Mexico, especially in the Cancun area?
I have booked a trip to Cancun, Mexico and wanted to get some feedback regarding eating local foods. I am an American and have lived there my whole life. That being said, I have a very strong stomach and never got sick eating from street foods, local diners, and water when traveling in less-than-sanitary places like Cambodia, Philippines, China, and Vietnam (every travel guide you read will not advise this). I am young and adventurous and like to have "authentic" local experiences when I travel, so I generally prefer to avoid places catering to foreigners when possible. However, I also don't want to waste an amazing trip in the bathroom or hospital. Thanks for your input!
Yes. Absolutely. You have to understand that while Mexico is the "Third World" ( that term should have died with the USSR) it's not any of the places you mentioned in Asia. We are in North America! Also Cancún was brought into existence and built to accommodate foreign tourists from the US, Canada and Western Europe.
If you get slightly off the beaten path just remember to be careful with your personal hygiene and don't eat food that looks or smells bad and don't eat in an establishment that smells bad. Outside the main tourist area don't eat anything raw unless you prepare it yourself. In the main tourist area you can drink the tap water. Off the beaten path stick to bottled water.
As you, a world traveler know, anywhere you go your system might not like something in the local cuisine or in the local environment. Just take normal precautions.
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