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Hi all,
Here are the responses that I received. It appears as though Mexico is
fairly easy to survive in GF. Thank you for your help.
Pat
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Had a very good experience at the Fiesta Americana in Cozumel. We took
their all inclusive plan which included our meals. Most meals were buffet and
they were so extensive that there was always something for us to eat, and often
several choices. We got so we could tell if it was something we could eat
without asking questions. They use very little wheat product in Mexico.
Mostly things are corn based. We did not worry about cross contamination (that
is a personal choice). Three in my family are Celiac no one got sick even
once. Mexico is an easy place for Celiacs.
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I have been to Mexico three times in the past 5 years for vacation -- and
have NEVER gotten sick anywhere. We've been to Akumal (1 hour south of Cancun,
just north of Tulum), in Cancun, in Baja (amazing place called Danzante
Resort) and eat out all over the place.
I just say no flour (trigo) or wheat a ton of times and they totally get it.
Most food is totally fresh and uses corn-based products. Almost nothing has
preservatives, all is fresh ingredients amazing fish. Just be sure to get
corn, not wheat, tortillas and everything is fine.
and of course, nothing fried
We travel to a lot of Central and South American countries for this very
reason (Costa Rica, Honduras, Argentina) and I have never been sick once. And I
do react to even small amounts of gluten, so I'd know for sure
AND everyone drinks bottled water, and the risks of a celiac getting sick
from water I think are far greater than gluten!!
Go to Mexico anywhere!
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The Royal Mayan (Royal Resorts) is a great place. When I explained my
problems which were Gluten, soy, and dairy, the main chef and purchasing
agent sat down with me and went over all the food that I could have and they
cooked specially for me during my stay. The breakfast at the Palapa was a
buffet. I just asked for fruit and some bacon. The chef of that restaurant
came out and said I could pick anything I wanted and they would cook it
especially for me in olive oil. They treated me like a royalty. It was a
pleasure.
This is a five star place and so beautiful and clean, with so much to do.
Once in the Mayan or one of its four sister sites you have rights at all 5
facilities and their exquisite restaurants. Check on line for the Royal
Resorts in Cancun. It looks even better in reality than online.
http://www.royalresorts.com/webcam.stm
If you look up Vacations Only you might find some real bargains on weekly
rentals. I imagine you can do this for other locations as well.
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We have been going to Cancun Mexico for 22 years. We stay at the Royal
Resorts. It is time share, but anyone can stay there. They are not the typical
time share that people steer away from. It is wonderful. They also can
set up the wedding for you within the complex, etc. There are always weddings
down there. I have gotten very familiar with the food and beverage
managers and they take good care of me. They have three facilities all together
Royal Islander, Royal Carribean, Royal Mayan. Great places for people to stay.
Nice clean, family, kid friendly atmosphere. Good restaurants with good food.
They are right on the beach. The villas can sleep 6. They have a web site
and you can look around…. Lots of room in the villas, much nicer than
hotels. Little kitchenettes which I use as we stay six weeks and don’t eat out
too often as it gets expensive. They even make my daughter and I GF pizza.
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We just returned last week from the Copacabanna at Riviera Maya which I
don't recommend but we stopped at a place near there that looked very nice
and I believe it was called the Iberostar in Playacar. It would be worth
looking into. Sorry I can't say anything about the GF part. It was
difficult where I stayed even with a GF Spanish print out of my needs. Good
luck in your search.
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I went to the Gran Melia in Cancun, Mexico a few months before I was dx with
CD. I did not have to follow the diet while there, but I have looked back
at that trip and realize how easy it would be to follow the diet at that
resort. The food was wonderful! It might be worth a try. A neighbor told me
there are quite a few Gran Melia resorts in different countries and locations.
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Two years ago we had a mostly good experience with gluten-free dining at the
Iberostar resort in Playa del Carmen, about 40 minutes south of Cancun on
the Mayan Riviera. The resort was lovely. Dinners were occasionally challenging.
Had we not had the assistance of a travel companion who is fluent in
Spanish, we might have had additional problems, but there was only one night that
was a real problem. Dinners were all buffet style. There were many choices.
Each night, the restaurant manager took my daughter around and informed her what
was available for her. Breakfasts were mostly eggs and fruit. Lunches were
poolside, and the choices for my daughter were not always healthy but always
fun (ice cream!). The better restaurants on the site were excellent and very
accommodating.
The guest relations manager helped us when we arrived. We had a Spanish
translation of a dining card and I felt that our needs were well understood.
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I have been to Mexico three times and stayed at different places each
time. They have been very helpful and friendly. I take my restaurant
card and have had everyone try to help in whatever way they can even if
they have to make special food. One trip was to the Barcelo on the
Riviera Maya. It was beautiful and they were extremely helpful. They
also have wedding packages and a beautiful setting for weddings.
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I have lived in Mexico for 33 years. For a wedding location I would think of
a beach like Mazatlan (El Cid is a nice hotel) which also is a city, so
you will have most everything. Weather there is best Dec. Feb. , too hot later.
And if you´re thinking colonial: Guanajuato(Parador de San Javier nice
hotel, lovely gardens rainy season is now). Fly to Leon/Bajio, 1/2 hr to
Guanajuato. Cooler weather there. As for my gf experiences no place I've ever eaten
here has heard of gf. Just explain what you can eat, or can't. People are
understanding and helpful. gf: corn tortillas, chlaquiles, corn tacos,
enchiladas,etc.
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Several recommendations for taking along a Spanish translation of a
restaurant card.
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