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2019
5
February
When visiting Mexico, should I tip & pay for things in $USD or Pesos ?
5
February
One way to answer this question is to think of how you would like to be paid here in Canada. With your local currency, or $USD?
You might think, well, if I was paid in $USD, I would have to convert it to my local currency, and lose 3% in the process, along with the hassle of going to a bank / money exchange. If I did that, and I still ended up with more Canadian dollars than I would have if I were paid in Canadian dollars in the first place, well, I would still be happy.
And If the alternative were to not be paid at all, you'd be happy, or at least willing, to take $USD.
But all things being equal, you'd probably want to be paid in your local currency.
There's also the fact that if you are bringing $USD to Mexico, you presumably converted some of your Canadian dollars to $USD, and lost 3% to the bank / money exchanger in the process.
And then the person you're giving the money to in Mexico loses another 3% to the bank / money exchanger converting it back to Pesos.
The bank / money exchanger is the winner here!
2018
17
November
Where are the safest family-friendly destinations in Mexico?
17
November
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2018
21
October
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21
October
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2018
9
October
When is the best time to witness the monarch butterfly migration in Mexico?
9
October
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2018
5
September
What are the best activities for kids in Los Cabos during Spring Break?
5
September
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2018
17
August
What are the best tips for traveling to Mexico with a toddler?
17
August
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2018
27
June
Any Must-Visit Resorts for Destination Weddings in Mexico, Excluding the Mayan Riviera?
27
June
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2018
26
June
Which adult-only all-inclusive beach resorts offer scuba diving certification?
26
June
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2018
8
June
Any advice for crossing the border from Mexico to Belize by bus?
8
June
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2018
21
May
Which Mexican destination is best for a Christmas getaway with a group of 10-15 people?
21
May
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