Using USD vs Mexican New Pesos

Katrina G · 01-20-2002

I was wondering if it would be in my best interests to carry US $ or Mexican New Pesos. All the pricing info I am seeing on the net (entrance fees to Xel-Ha, shuttles, etc.) have been listed in US$. Are these prices a straight conversion from pesos or are they inflated for tourists who do not want to convert their money?

durangov8 · 01-21-2002

Hi Katrina: :0-)

I.M.H.O Bring a little US dollars for tips (although some people said peseos is better for tips because they do not have to exchange them back into pesos). The rest of the time pesos seem to be the currency of choice.

**james** · 01-21-2002

The Peso (the 'new' has been gone for quite a while now) is a rock solid currency these days.

Getting any type of money is always fun... convenience is an added bonus. Pesos are way more handy here, they are, after all, the national currency.

Dagen · 01-21-2002

It depends on the exchange rate you can get at the local currency shop. Most places down there offer 9 pesos to $1USD, and if you're lucky you might find 10 to 1. Otherwise, there are lots of local exchange shops (even at the airport) that would take your US dollars.
Also, there are bi-lingual bank machines that give out pesos from your debit card at current exchange rates (this prevents you from carrying large amounts of cash).

P.S. you'll be able to get a better deal on things if you deal in pesos.

Dagen

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01-20-2002	#1 (permalink)
Katrina G very sparkly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 34	I was wondering if it would be in my best interests to carry US $ or Mexican New Pesos. All the pricing info I am seeing on the net (entrance fees to Xel-Ha, shuttles, etc.) have been listed in US$. Are these prices a straight conversion from pesos or are they inflated for tourists who do not want to convert their money?

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durangov8 lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 19	Hi Katrina: :0-) I.M.H.O Bring a little US dollars for tips (although some people said peseos is better for tips because they do not have to exchange them back into pesos). The rest of the time pesos seem to be the currency of choice.

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Dagen toe in water Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 40	It depends on the exchange rate you can get at the local currency shop. Most places down there offer 9 pesos to $1USD, and if you're lucky you might find 10 to 1. Otherwise, there are lots of local exchange shops (even at the airport) that would take your US dollars. Also, there are bi-lingual bank machines that give out pesos from your debit card at current exchange rates (this prevents you from carrying large amounts of cash). P.S. you'll be able to get a better deal on things if you deal in pesos. Dagen

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