merinski Posted October 16, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Just wondering if you can use USD for taxi and beach places etc or should we have Pesos? I see on most post people talking about USD. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-leg5 Posted October 16, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, merinski said: Just wondering if you can use USD for taxi and beach places etc or should we have Pesos? I see on most post people talking about USD. Thank you USD accepted and fine for a day. Usually better value with pesos but not necessary. Edited October 16, 2023 by c-leg5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted October 16, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eowyn13 Posted October 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2023 The conversion from CAD to Pesos is better than CAD to USD to Pesos. I would recommend paying in Pesos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted October 20, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted October 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Pesos for sure. USD and CAD are widely accepted, and taxi drivers and shop vendors LOVE to see you using those currencies. So it’s just a good idea to use the local currency… But as c-leg noted unless spending a lot your currency is fine for a day… Edited October 21, 2023 by blue_water 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted November 8, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 8, 2023 US dollars are not only accepted, they're expected and preferred. Do bring small bills so you can choose how much to give /not need to wait for change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGinMTL Posted November 8, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Although usd is preferred As a Canadian, I also find it ridiculous to pay in usd The local currency is pesos, and that is the currency I use . That being said, it also depends on the no of stops in Mexico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted November 8, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, Mum2Mercury said: US dollars are not only accepted, they're expected and preferred. Do bring small bills so you can choose how much to give /not need to wait for change. USD are expected from US tourists who do not travel frequently, or who just don’t look at exchanging for the local currency. But USD are certainly NOT preferred over the local currency, that makes no sense from a currency exchange perspective. 🤷🏼 If you ask a waiter if he/she prefers USD or pesos, they would normally answer pesos. The USD has no greater inherent value over the peso; And there is no need to exchange for pesos later. The ONLY consideration for the guest is the current exchange rate. As discussed in many of these forums, the only logical reason a staff person might tell you they prefer USD is BECAUSE you are asking that question. They know you are not savvy in regards to currency exchange, and they will never refuse a tip in USD or CAD. Edited November 8, 2023 by blue_water Typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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