Currency for a Canadian to Take on a Mexican Riviera Cruise

[jimlouisesophie]

Should we just exchange our Canadian $ in Canada for US$ before departing for our cruise or take some Pesos as well?    Will be going from San Pedro to PV, La Paz, Loreto, Cabo

[akaCruiser]

I normally just bring USD, as any Mexican ports will accept USD. I also have a credit card with no exchange fees so that if possible I just use my credit card and have it billed back in CAD.

[blizzard44ca]

Ship will use US currency, so bring some for tips etc..  If you choose to use US currency on-shore in Mexico, you will get dinged twice with exchange (once to US, once to Pesos). We choose to bring some Pesos for use on shore, and then also have a no-fx fee credit card.

[Arizona Wildcat]

Simply when you are in the US use an ATM to get some $USD.  Far cheaper for exchange.  A bank charges about 10%+.

On board you will need no cash.  Most shops in tourist areas accept credit cards.

You should have no need for Mexican Pesos.  They are always happy with $USD.  We live a few miles from the border.  Never use anything except credit card from stores and a bit of cash for street vendors.

Edited April 11 by Arizona Wildcat

[desertdwellingsailor]

I think you may want to check the Mexican Riviera group. People go back and forth on whether to bring pesos. I brought them and it was helpful. We stopped in a really awful bathroom in PV and had to pay in pesos. We were buying souvenirs and the vendor discouraged us from using a credit card. YMMV

[JordanF]

Yep--maybe not as controversial atopic as dining room dress codes...  I have been to Mexico on cruises many times and have never had or used any Mexican money.  Everything has been US dollars or credit cards.  It has never been a problem for us.

[Gail & Dan]

we have always found pesos are best. you can take US but the street folks do not give a good rate LOL pesos are easy no trying to figure out is 100 pesos 1 dollar or ? 

i always find it best to use the countries currency if you can way less hassle and more respectful 

 

Dan 

Edited April 12 by Gail & Dan