Table of Contents
- 1 Is it better to use pesos or dollars in Puerto Vallarta?
- 2 Should I exchange money before I travel to Mexico?
- 3 Is it better to take peso or dollar to Mexico?
- 4 What kind of money do they use in Puerto Vallarta?
- 5 How much money can you exchange for pesos in Mexico?
- 6 Can you use a debit card in Mexico?
Is it better to use pesos or dollars in Puerto Vallarta?
U.S. dollar bills (but not coins) are widely accepted in tourist-oriented shops and restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. Although in larger hotels U.S. dollars are welcome as tips, it’s generally better to tip in pesos so that service personnel don’t have to go to the bank to exchange currency.
Should I exchange money before I travel to Mexico?
It’s recommended that you buy pesos before you land in Mexico, just in case you need the cash. According to this USA Today article, the most economical way to do this is to buy pesos from your bank in the U.S. Most banks will do this for free, especially if you’re not withdrawing a significant amount of money.
Is it better to take peso or dollar to Mexico?
What currency should you bring to Mexico? The best currency to bring to Mexico is a mix of pesos and US dollars. Use the dollars to pay for the big things like tours, entrance fees, accommodation, and travel. For everything else use pesos.
What type of money should I bring to Mexico?
Mexican peso
Mexico/Currencies
How much is the dollar worth in Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta Prices. At the moment the exchange rate in Puerto Vallarta is a little over 19 pesos for US$1. Click here – Currency Exchange these are inter bank rates, you will get a few points less at the ATMs.
What kind of money do they use in Puerto Vallarta?
The ATMs only dispense currency in pesos. These are the official coins (20, 10 and 5 cent coins not included, they’ll be out of circulation soon) and bills. The 1000 peso bill is the highest denomination. Coins are not shown in the right proportion.
How much money can you exchange for pesos in Mexico?
Most Mexican banks have stopped exchanging dollars to pesos unless you have an account with them, rendering them useless for travelers. If you do find one that exchanges dollars bring your passport, there are also limits to how much you can cash, $300/day and $1500/month is the norm.
Can you use a debit card in Mexico?
The measure WILL NOT AFFECT purchases made with credit cards or debit cards in Mexico. The measure WILL NOT AFFECT the amount of cash (in Mexican pesos) an international tourist can withdraw from an ATM machine on a daily or monthly basis.