Farmacias are scattered throughout Cancun and can furnish you with most over-the-counter and prescription drugs. However, Mexican pharmacies are not staffed with medically trained personnel, nor are the names and formulae of drugs in Mexico the equivalent of those sold in the U.S. or Canada. Take your medications with you to Cancun, and do not count on the expertise of the pharmacy staff.

• 24 hour drug store (hotel zone) Blvd Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Party Center Local phone: 883-0923
• Pay Less Drugs (hotel zone) Blvd Kukulcan, Km 14, opposite the Oasis Cancun Second location opposite the Omni Hotel
• Farmacia Canto (downtown) Avenida Yaxchilan #36 at Sunyaxchen, next to Hotel Caribe Internacional Local phone: 884-9330

Should your illness require medical attention beyond the scope of a pharmacy, most of the larger resorts have an English-speaking physician on call 24-hours a day. Get a doctor quickly by asking your hotel manager.

Consulates and Embassies have readily available lists of English-speaking doctors and dentists.

Verify with your health insurance company that your policy includes coverage while you are in Mexico. Most companies provide coverage for medical emergencies abroad, but you will want to confirm this information before your trip.