Does anyone have any suggestions on the best place to Exchange money?? Im hearing mixed things about the airport banks and little small exchange shops.
I think Brewster mentioned in another thread that the best exchange rate is actually give by the ATM machine. Use the search function in the banner above and look for the thread. Maybe search exchange rate ATM. Hope that helps. Here is the thread. Brewster and Dan seem to speak from much experience. Canada...Cash...And Cuncun....? Our friend who set up our trip says he always gets $2 bills to use for tips while in MX. They work cause they are memorable. X rate today is $1 US = 12 pesos.
I just received this notice from my tour operator, anyone else get this information. Now I don't know what to take. Think my wallet will love very international. A little US, a little Canadian, a little Mexican equals alotta fun!!!! NEW RULE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF U.S. CURRENCY IN MEXICO . PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT HAS PUT IN PLACE A NEW RULE THAT APPLIES TO THE EXCHANGE OF U.S. DOLLARS TO MEXICAN PESOS. THIS NEW MEASURE APPLIES TO MONEY EXCHANGED IN BANKS AND IN CURRENCY EXCHANGE OFFICES ONLY AND DOES NOT APPLY TO WITHDRAWALS MADE FROM AUTOMATED TELLERS (ATMs), OR TO PURCHASES AND TRANSACTIONS MADE WITH CREDIT CARDS OR DEBIT CARDS. . IT IS POSSIBLE THAT CERTAIN HOTELS AND/OR BUSINESSES MAY REFUSE THE PAYMENTS MADE WITH U.S. DOLLARS IN CASH. THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THAT CLIENTS CARRY A CREDIT CARD, A DEBIT CARD, AND/OR MEXICAN PESOS AND/OR CANADIAN DOLLARS. . FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONSULT THE NOTICE ISSUED BY FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF CANADA AT: Mexico Travel Advice and Advisories | Government of Canada :lotsofmichaelfs:
Yep we got that notice from our travel agent too, but had no problems paying for things with US cash on or off the resort.
it makes no sense why after all these years they are asking for canadian money,when we have always changed our money to us before we leave.You could always order it from your bank before you go,bring both us and pesos
pescos ? ? ? if shoppinf it is better to use american dollars you get more buying power,when ever you tip use $2.00 bills the locals seem them as good luch items,also going shopping goe early in the morning about 9 or 10 am will get the best deals locals feel get the first customer to buy they will have a good day.hope this will help out:headbanger::headbanger::headbanger::headbanger:
Does anyone know if there is an ATM in the airport between arrivals and where you pick up the TTR express? -Joel
We are ways use dollars, there is no need to exchange money, unless the pesco is ever low and the dollar is very high. Best excnange rate is at an ATM
best exchange rate might be at ATM, but my the time you factor in the fees that ATM charges, and the fees your own bank charges, I wonder if it is any difference then just exchanging your $USD some place else. Anyone know??
Just like anything else do it in bulk. For example get $300 worth of pesos instead of $100 or $50. At a real bank they shouldn't charge you based on the size of the withdrawl only on the transaction at a fixed rate if I remember correctly.
