wierschk Posted February 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2018 We are stopping in Cozumel on our next cruise and I have read that you need to pay taxis with pesos? Is this true? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 22, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2018 My experience is USA dollars are fine. For up to date information I would ask this on the Mexican Riviera Board found at: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=203 Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 22, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2018 No - US $ are fine. You may get change in pesos, however, unless you specifically request US $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twickenham Posted February 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2018 We are stopping in Cozumel on our next cruise and I have read that you need to pay taxis with pesos? Is this true? Sent from my iPad using Forums I don't think one should be astonished to be expected to use the legal currency of the country you're visiting :). That said, US dollars are readily accepted in Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2018 My experience is USA dollars are fine. For up to date information I would ask this on the Mexican Riviera Board found at: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=203 Keith I need to make a correction. I should have recommended posting this on the Cozumel Ports Of Call Board not the Mexican Riviera Board. The Cozumel Ports of Call board can be found at: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=210 Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2018 We have always used US dollars for the taxis. I also take lots of one dollar bills so if the driver doesn't have US change we won't get back as a ton of Mexican money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted February 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2018 What KK said - bring small bills as they might not be able to break the larger ones or you will receive change back in pesos. Also have a rough idea of what the exchange rate is so you won't get ripped off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2018 US$ are gladly accepted. Having exact change will simplify things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted February 22, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2018 We always use $ U.S. in Cozumel wi th no problem. Good exchange rate, poor rate? , didn;t matter in terms of a short taxi ride or small purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloesmom1 Posted February 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I just wanted to add that you might want to try to have bills in better condition. While staying in PDC we were talking with some local friends who said that as a Mexican it is difficult to cash in US money that is on poor shape. Not sure why, but I have seen people not be able to use really worn bills so it must be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2018 No problem with using the US Dollar in Cozumel ... easier too! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp20 Posted February 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Won't make a difference. You'll be identified as a tourist right off the bat and be ripped off no matter what type of money you use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 25, 2018 suggestion there are many FREE APPS that do currency conversion, when you see a price in pesos .... it is a good idea to run a check yourself for the US price ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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