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What travelers need to know about alcohol in Mexico. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Alcohol in Mexico: what every traveler should know.

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GOOD TO KNOW

The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18. Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal, and US officials advise against drinking before water activities.

§ US State Dept — Mexico
GOOD TO KNOW

Tainted and methanol-contaminated alcohol has caused illness, blackouts and deaths in Mexico. You cannot detect methanol by taste or smell — get urgent medical help if you feel ill after drinking.

§ UK FCDO — Mexico
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