Health

Do I need any especial vaccine?
No, sanitarian authorities in Monterrey do not request any vaccination certificate in order to visit the capital of the State of Nuevo Leon.

Is potable water reliable?
Hotels and restaurants in Monterrey offer their guests and clients pure and reliable water; if travellers are staying at a house or private condo, it is best not to drink directly from the tap, unless the house has a purifying system.
Avoid drinking cold soft beverages or having ice creams in places that do not present adequate hygienic conditions, in order to avoid any inconvenience. Prefer bottled, boiled or purified water.

What precautionary measures should I take at mealtime?
Food in Monterrey is a tasty temptation to which one has to give in little by little, to avoid the risks of a stomach discomfort. For this reason, be moderate when eating, especially during your first days in Monterrey, until you get used to the seasoning of Nuevo Leon.
Likewise, avoid eating in places that do not present adequate hygienic conditions or at street stands. Regarding the fruits, choose those that can be peeled and in the case of salads, ask for them at well cleaned tourist restaurants only.
If in spite of all these precautions you were to suffer a stomach problem, do not get too frightened since this malady is pretty common when travelling around, and it usually has no further consequences.