Mexico Currency

[ChrisBMW]

Hi all,

I'm heading to Mexico next month and was wondering which currency to use when there, I have been told USD are widely used and accepted but local currency is also used and if using USD the local exchange rate can be quite bad.

Any advice from someone who has been there recently would be greatly appreciated.

[Four Litre]

Coke, Guns and Ammo

Go heavy on the guns

[ChrisBMW]

Four Litre said:

Coke, Guns and Ammo

Go heavy on the guns

Thanks, thats very helpful

[Wolff]

Take both - I was there last year and only used Peso's, but had a small amount of USD as a back up (which I never had to use).

This was in Playa Del Carmen & Tulum.

[matt3001]

Peso's.

I also seem to recall that it is made of plastic but I could be wrong.

[ChrisBMW]

Cheers, good to know. Thanks for the advice,

[Les84]

ChrisBMW said:

Cheers, good to know. Thanks for the advice,

Got back 2 days ago and we used MXN peso but if you use USD you will get change in peso's.

Enjoy mate, been twice now and cannot wait to go back.

[BrabusMog]

I normally just take USD as I go AI an use single Dollar bills for tips (helps for speedy service) and, after a day (or straightaway if you stayed at the resort before), you'll be pointed in the direction of someone who can sort you out peso at a decent rate outside the hotel. Having said that, unless you're going backpacking, the main tourist places will all take USD and they don't exactly fk you on the exchange rate when bringing your change. It can also work as a tip..

[ChrisBMW]

Cheers for the advice, in terms of tips what is the going rate for bar staff etc.

We are going AI and I certainly don't want to be spending a fortune on tips every time I order a couple of drinks, that's why I went AI