The new law was brought into effect in September 2010. Mexico currency law makes it tougher to pay in dollars - USATODAY.com
It would seem the bigger issue is that if you tip someone in USD or even Canadian dollars, British pounds etc. etc. that person at the end of the day to maximize their spending power needs to convert that into pesos. My guess is that most would wait a few days and go to the bank with a bunch of pesos or even possibly change them over at work. I don't think I have ever seen a bank or business that will exchange at the exact rate you see on xe.com or the news for example. So they may only get 95 cents per dollar you tip them. Since tipping is a bonus strictly speaking in the hospitality industry you won't complain about that 95 cents but the full dollar worth would still be better. Besides using a different currency can be fun on vacation. The current exchange for both USD and Canadian dollar is about 12 pesos per dollar so if you do simple mental math on any price you are given (for example 10 pesos per dollar) you can still keep it clear in your mind roughly how much something costs. On my last trip in November I made a point of checking at the entrance to Coco-Bongo's the difference between USD and peso prices to get in. And while they are very close you do save a little bit using pesos. Personally I don't even consider bringing cash with me, I just find a nearby ATM when I need to get more. Just make sure your bank or credit card company knows you will be in Cancun and you shouldn't have any problems at all.
In an all inclusive resort, do not tip, that should be included in the price of the rooms and they are strict with employees telling them not to ask for tips. However, they do make very little $$, about $10 a day, so tipping them is not a bad idea. I usually do. As far as restaurants go, I always leave 10-12%.
Not to ask for tips? I have never had anyone ASK for tips. Tips are earned by giving good service. I tip at all-inclusive resorts when I get good service. I usually get $100 in $1 and 15 $5 bills and a few $10's to use for tip money at AI's. The tips are appreciated...but never asked for? Where on earth did you get that from?
No, servers and other employees won't ASK for tips but why not tip them for good service? I always tip drink servers, the maid, restaurant servers, bellhops, room service, the works. They really appreciate it and you get even better service. I have no idea how much money (pay) they make but they probably aren't rolling in money.
Hi! As per tipping. Well, to start with if you tip well and not overly, just enough like the maids, I've always tip them well cuz I'd like my room extra clean, believe me you, they were always extra happy about it. Now! About the Mexican economy, well there isn't much to say. The workers there get very little pay, they mostly work and suplement on tips so, what ever you give them is much appreciated. The rule of thumb Is at least 10 percent on the service. Also is depending in how well they're doing your room, drinks, and eats. Then again give what you feel like.
