Michael wrote:
> Well, people can be touchy about what questions are posted
> on a newsgroup.
>
> I have two big concerns to begin with. First is a safe place
> to snorkel, and second is how to eat out and still not end up
> getting sick.
>
> I understand there is a fierce undercurrent along most of the
> beaches in Cancun. So where can I go nearby that is safe
> for snorkeling. I've seen pictures of Xel Ha, and that looks
> beautiful and I hope to make it there, but it looks to be a long
> ways off.
>
You need to stay inside the reefs. The southern end of the Cancun
peninsula does not have a reef, so avoid that area. We did snorkelling
and scuba diving in Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Akumal. No problems with
currents, however the water was very cold- in February. Insist on a
neoprene suit even just if you're snorkelling. I can't speak for other
areas.
T.
> I will have a rental car, so I should be able to get around.
>
> Also, I know that it's easy to catch a bug and end up sick,
> and I know that a lot of that has to do with what you eat.
> Are certain restaurants safe while others aren't? Is the
> physical appearance of the restaurant a good indication
> if it's likely to be safe or not? What should I do to avoid
> getting sick? We are staying at a condo, so we will most
> likely be eating a lot of meals there, but I would like to eat
> out some.
>
> Thanks, Michael
>
It's advisable to avoid fresh fruit and the famous aguas frescas. A
pity, because they taste great. The supermarkets sell some stuff that
you should dissolve in water to wash fruit and salad if you prepare your
own food.
T.
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