CRUZIN TOM Posted January 19, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2010 We have been to the MR 4 times in our past cruises, but have never used Peso's for our transactions. We do a lot of local shooping for some nice goods to bring back home. I do a real good job of bargining for our items. The question is: Should I be using Peso's or Dollars for our purchases? We will be there again this March.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted January 19, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2010 We have been to the MR 4 times in our past cruises, but have never used Peso's for our transactions. We do a lot of local shooping for some nice goods to bring back home. I do a real good job of bargining for our items. The question is: Should I be using Peso's or Dollars for our purchases? We will be there again this March.:) I take both and ask the seller which will get me the best price. Check the exchange rate before you go. Some will tell you it is disrespectful to use dollars, but I disagree. Experience has shown me that most sellers prefer dollars. (At least the ones I deal with) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted January 20, 2010 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Since sellers often have to change US$ back to pesos, you will often get the best deals in Pesos. At least around Puerto vallarta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotog303 Posted January 20, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I usually use dollars but I noticed that most places have two price systems and the peso seems to be a better deal. On other cruises I just use the dollar but if I do the MR again I will buy pesos since they are used at all three ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZIN TOM Posted January 21, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the info, looks like I will purchase $200-$300.00 in pesos. So the best place I have found is thru Wells fargo. You can use a credit card, charged as a purchase and not a cash advance like BOA.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firsttimeRCcruiserMay2010 Posted January 21, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the info, looks like I will purchase $200-$300.00 in pesos. So the best place I have found is thru Wells fargo. You can use a credit card, charged as a purchase and not a cash advance like BOA.:) I was thinking more along the lines of changing $500 Can. into Pesos. That way I can be sure I have enough to get the three kids I have left at home gift.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb415 Posted January 21, 2010 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2010 If you are sailing on the Mariner of the Seas, you can get pesos at an ATM in Cabo, the first port. There is a Scotia Bank ATM in the Paradiso Mall the I usually use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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