Pesos or Dollars ?

I understand lots of vendors and businesses accept U.S. dollars but at a slight disadvantage over using pesos.

With the recent drop in Peso vs Dollars ratio, would it now be advantageous to purchase pesos for a 7-day cruise ?

TIA

I will. But I always do.

They all accept USD no problemo. Normally the street exchange rate is acceptable, but with the recent extreme change....I dunno.

Times are changing.

Just back from the Mexican Riviera. Paid USD in Cabo and at Walmart in PV (21-1 exchange)

Used pesos in the smaller cities-La Paz and Loreto.

The worst exchange rate was in a Cabo restaurant - (17-1). Meal was less than $20, we lost less than a dollar on the transaction.

I will exchange pesos just for intended small purchases. Will maintain USD but exchange at site when necessary.

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Just back from the Mexican Riviera.

The worst exchange rate was in a Cabo restaurant - (17-1). Meal was less than $20, we lost less than a dollar on the transaction.

Howdy Sadie :)

In situations such as this, I take it out of the tip and explain it to the wait-staff. :D

It's the principle that bugs me.

Ahoy Mates :)

Much appreciation for everyone responses.

Follow-Up question:

Where is the Best and/or most Convenient place to get the best bang for a buck ?

Gracias Amigos y Amigas !

Howdy Sadie :)

 

In situations such as this, I take it out of the tip and explain it to the wait-staff. :D

It's the principle that bugs me.

I find your attitude (take it out on the lowest paid workers) interesting for somebody from the "Left" coast :). So if I came to your city, ate in a restaurant, and paid in Pesos or Yuan....should I "stiff" the waiter because the restaurant would refuse those currencies? In Mexico, many vendors are simply doing a favor for their customers by accepting foreign currency. If you do not like the exchange rate...simply pay in Pesos or use a credit card (if possible).

Shame on you :(. The UGLY American is certainly alive and well in CA.

Hank

I find your attitude (take it out on the lowest paid workers) interesting for somebody from the "Left" coast :). So if I came to your city, ate in a restaurant, and paid in Pesos or Yuan....should I "stiff" the waiter because the restaurant would refuse those currencies? In Mexico, many vendors are simply doing a favor for their customers by accepting foreign currency. If you do not like the exchange rate...simply pay in Pesos or use a credit card (if possible).

Shame on you :(. The UGLY American is certainly alive and well in CA.

Hank

Ohhh... you're in a good mood this morning, TSK, TSK !

Bringing up the area of the country I live in... REALLY ???

I'm guessing you're a water, huh ?

No shame in that... just don't take it out on anyone who has a different opinion.

BTW:

Unsolicited advice and a dollar, will buy you a dollar candy bar.

Howdy Sadie :)

 

In situations such as this, I take it out of the tip and explain it to the wait-staff. :D

It's the principle that bugs me.

Since the Peso is the mexican currency, accepting US$ is a favour of the restaurant or vender. So if you donot agree with the exchange rate bring Pesos! (and still give a tip to the staff)

Since the Peso is the mexican currency, accepting US$ is a favour of the restaurant or vender. So if you donot agree with the exchange rate bring Pesos! (and still give a tip to the staff)

Great advice Ine !

Great advice Ine !

.....ask beforehand what the exchange rate is. The US80c that we lost wasn't a deal breaker for us.

Howdy Sadie :)

 

In situations such as this, I take it out of the tip and explain it to the wait-staff. :D

It's the principle that bugs me.

It's not the wait staff's fault. They still did their job.

For the sake of a couple of bucks, you take away their tip? Sad.

It's not the wait staff's fault. They still did their job.

For the sake of a couple of bucks, you take away their tip? Sad.

Totally agree. What a nasty thing to do!!

.....ask beforehand what the exchange rate is. The US80c that we lost wasn't a deal breaker for us.

Of course you are right. I donot understand however if persons spending (some of them a lot) money on a cruise can make trouble re the exchange rate. In general it is peanuts on their total budget. Why let a staffmember suffer for that by not giving a tip. Salaries in Mexico are still very low.