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Should I bring US dollars to Cabo?

Traveling to Los Cabos with national currency is a great idea, but not required, since many hotels and locals accept U.S. Dollars. There are money exchange facilities at each terminal at Los Cabos Airport, so you can exchange money at your arrival.



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In most tourist areas in Mexico, it is acceptable to tip in either pesos or dollars, though pesos are more practical for the person being tipped. If you do tip in dollars, be sure to only tip using notes and not coins as coins cannot be exchanged.

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Dollars or pesos? In most tourist areas in Mexico, it is acceptable to tip in either pesos or dollars, though pesos are more practical for the person being tipped. If you do tip in dollars, be sure to only tip using notes and not coins as coins cannot be exchanged.

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You can tip in USD or in pesos, but pesos will be easier for locals to spend. When in doubt, tip the larger value. These suggestions are listed in USD; use the most current peso conversion for the accurate peso tip. For example, at 16 to 1 conversion, a one dollar tip is 16 pesos.

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Cabo taxi drivers accept payments in both USD and Mexican Pesos. However, they often inflate the exchange rate, so paying in USD will be more expensive. If your driver gives excellent service, you can round up your fare to tip them, however, it's not obligatory.

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The best currency to bring to Mexico is a mix of pesos and US dollars. Use the dollars to pay for tours, entrance fees, accommodation, and travel. For everything else use pesos. It should be relatively simple to get pesos in your own country before you travel.

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The Mexican Peso is the official currency in Los Cabos, however, U.S. Dollars are widely accepted in most locations. The dollar is closer to 21 pesos, depending on market fluctuations.

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How much cash should I bring to Cabo for a week? I typically bring $1,000 to $2,000 in cash for a one-week trip. To the extent that I have leftover cash at the end of the trip (which I almost always do), I usually apply it to my outstanding bill at the resort I'm staying at.

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How much money will you need for your trip to Cabo San Lucas? You should plan to spend around M$2,312 ($135) per day on your vacation in Cabo San Lucas, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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A taxi from the international or SJD airport to Cabo San Lucas will cost you a minimum of $80 USD. This cost covers up to 4 people. Each extra person is $20 p.p. If you're traveling as a couple, that cost is about double the price of a shared airport shuttle.

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It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.

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While tipping is a discretionary and optional gesture, at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and others, it is certainly encouraged.

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While tipping may not be required at some all-inclusive resorts, many guests prefer to do so. In the event that you would like to tip staff during your all-inclusive vacation, it is important to find out in advance whether staff would even be allowed to accept those tips.

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Tipping is always optional although the people serving you will appreciate the small token of your appreciation in exchange for good service.

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100 Pesos is equivalent to about $5 to $6. This sum may not seem like a big amount, but it can buy tourists one or two meals in Mexico. In the Mayan country, the cheapest cuisine is street food. Tacos can cost as much as 20 Pesos for a basket of four or five tacos.

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