Montezuma’s Revenge is a colloquial term for traveler’s diarrhea, a common illness that affects travelers to Mexico and other developing countries. It is caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or water and can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. While Montezuma’s Revenge is not usually serious, it can be unpleasant and ruin a vacation.
There are a number of things travelers can do to avoid Montezuma’s Revenge, including: