OliverTheCat Posted January 15, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Do they accept U.S. dollars at the port in Costa Maya? We dont wish to use credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFritz Posted January 15, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Yes they do take US dollars and they generally give US dollar change as well. I would suggest that you take plenty of small bills just in case. Be sure to dicker for lower prices. For the best shopping prices take a taxi ($5.00 round trip per person) into the town of Mahahual . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverTheCat Posted January 16, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Thanks for your reply!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorngal Posted January 24, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yes, be sure and dicker for a lower price on everything. I saw a beautiful big blanket in Mahahual that he was asking $85 for. I didn't laugh in his face, but got him down to $20 for it, and could have probably gotten it for even less if I had kept walking. Don't be afraid to walk away. Chances are, they will chase you down and accept your offer. Competiton is fierce and the US dollar is happily accepted everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted January 24, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2006 On our way back from our excursion with David and Ivan, I bought some pinapple from a lady along the road. She was glad to accept my American money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverTheCat Posted February 1, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Yes, be sure and dicker for a lower price on everything. I saw a beautiful big blanket in Mahahual that he was asking $85 for. I didn't laugh in his face, but got him down to $20 for it, and could have probably gotten it for even less if I had kept walking. Don't be afraid to walk away. Chances are, they will chase you down and accept your offer. Competiton is fierce and the US dollar is happily accepted everywhere! Great info, THANKS!!!!! I will keep that in mind. I love to buy blankets, so that is a great tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&T Posted February 7, 2006 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I would suggest looking at prices at the pier as you walk to the area for the taxi/bus. I bought a bag in Majahaul that would have been cheaper at the pier. I had bargained, but it was my first purchase and I gave in too soon. Later, I got a bracelet that I love. He started at $55 and I paid 10 or 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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