KathyF. Posted January 19, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Which currency should we have on us for shopping and taxis in Cozumel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted January 19, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Which currency should we have on us for shopping and taxis in Cozumel? Last month we used USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser 4 Life 66 Posted January 19, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Tourist areas will accept US dollars. Get ready for people coming in here shouting "THERE'S A NEW LAW! THEY CAN'T DO THAT! THAT'S ILLEGAL!" but don't worry, they will accept your dollars. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted January 19, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Everywhere we went to they seemed to prefer USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummenroman Posted January 19, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2011 We were able to use UDS at all places, including the off the beaten path types of places. While in Puerto Vallarta we ran into being the first to use UDS at several place and they didn't have any UDS change, and had to give us Pesos as change. We were able use the Pesos as tips later so it wasn't a big deal, just something to be aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted January 19, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Tourist areas will accept US dollars. Get ready for people coming in here shouting "THERE'S A NEW LAW! THEY CAN'T DO THAT! THAT'S ILLEGAL!" but don't worry, they will accept your dollars. ;) I'd heard about that. People shopping in Mexico will have to pay in pesos for purchases worth more than 100 dollars or something like that. That should be interesting to see if it's enforced at the all the Flea Market shops in Cozumel and Costa Maya. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonPaula Posted January 19, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 19, 2011 We recently returned from the Mariner and were quoted taxi rates in US dollars. Also couldn't find a peso ATM in Cabo. Saw many US dollar ones. And yes, I was firmly told about the new laws and what was expected of me by someone on the boards. Can you say "chicken little"? US money is fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggyofwv Posted January 19, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Which currency should we have on us for shopping and taxis in Cozumel? All of your newly found amigos will be glad to take your U.S. dollars. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF. Posted January 19, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted January 19, 2011 And they wouldn't take Canadian right? US would be best right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted January 19, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 19, 2011 In Cozumel they take US $$ and give you change in US $$$. (Everywhere we went in Dec they did) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camlott Posted January 19, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2011 They were happy to take USD last week just as I had suspected. Everywhere you went things were priced in USD. I did see a sign in one jewelry store that said due to the new law they could not accept USD if the purchase was over $250. We didn't make any purchases that large and wouldn't have paid cash even if we did. As always, they were more than happy to take US currency and had some that wanted to buy all of the $2 bills we brought. I was concerned we would have a hard time using $2 bills, but everyone in Roatan, Belize & Cozumel loved them and asked for more last week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camlott Posted January 19, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2011 We recently returned from the Mariner and were quoted taxi rates in US dollars. Also couldn't find a peso ATM in Cabo. Saw many US dollar ones. And yes, I was firmly told about the new laws and what was expected of me by someone on the boards. Can you say "chicken little"? US money is fine! Don't worry... they will be along shortly!!!!!! :rolleyes: Although some around here will tell you differently, yes even the Mexican government used some common sense in the application of the new law especially in tourist areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggyofwv Posted January 19, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2011 And they wouldn't take Canadian right? US would be best right. I doubt they would take Canadian dollars, but I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicam Posted January 20, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2011 And they wouldn't take Canadian right? US would be best right. What do you think??? likely not...and they won't take Canadian Tire money either...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF. Posted January 20, 2011 Author #15 Share Posted January 20, 2011 What do you think??? likely not...and they won't take Canadian Tire money either...lol No because CT money is not legal tender like lets say ...... Canadian money. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sross6019 Posted January 22, 2011 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Took USD and pecos recently. Stores farther away from downtown had prices listed in pecos. Found stores would take either and change was given in USD. Found out that each store had signs posted on exchange rate and they all deffered. Stores at the pier had higher exchange rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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