Agua con hielo, por favor!

I have been meaning to blog about the excellent drinking water in Puerto Vallarta but haven't gotten around to it yet. Then yesterday a friend mentioned they have never been to Mexico because they worry about getting sick.

Mexico certainly has a reputation for Montezuma's Revenge and normally the culprit is water. Puerto Vallarta, however, is the exception to the rule. They continue to win awards for their clean water and it is perfectly safe to brush your teeth with it. My husband even drinks from the bathroom faucet which I don't even do at home in the States! But I think the reason is more because we have all become accustomed to the taste of purified or bottled water, much to the detriment of our planet. :(

That being said, everyone drinks water that either comes from a purifier in your residence or hotel, or from the huge jugs that are sold off a truck that goes by shouting, "Agua!". You won't find a single restaurant that does not serve their "tap" water from a jug and ice normally comes from bags as well. There is no need at all to buy bottled water in a restaurant as it all comes from a bottle anyway. The last thing the City wants is for anyone to get sick!

I always order "agua con hielo, por favor" or ice water, please and there is no extra charge like there is when you buy a bottle.

I wanted to show a picture of us in a restaurant with ice water but just about every picture I have looks like this. ;) ha, ha.








Oh, this looks like it might be agua!






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