redheadskier Posted February 14, 2006 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2006 We will be traveling to Cozumel and Costa Maya on our Cruise - should we exchange US for Mexican money before the trip? My husband is retired Army and spent alot of time in Central American - he says vendors prefer US - what is your experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted February 14, 2006 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Both Cozumel and Costa Maya accept US dollars. Used them for cab fare, small purchases, entrance fee to Chankanaab Park and no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mur-cruiser Posted February 14, 2006 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Also remember to take small bills. If you take larger bills you may get back your change in their money and taxi driver never have any change:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBeaSea Posted February 14, 2006 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2006 U.S. bucks:).....accepted everywhere. Mur-cruiser is right regarding small bills. Take lots of singles, fives etc. for your trip. Good for small purchases, tips etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hajekfam Posted February 14, 2006 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2006 We found that most of the shops had prices listed in US dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtxbill Posted February 15, 2006 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2006 They do prefer dollars as their inflation rate is higher and tomorrow or next week the dollars you give them will be worth more pesos.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted February 15, 2006 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Is it best to travel with US dollars in the Belize and Rhoatan ports also as in Mexico? Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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