Mexico Travel Guides
Know before you spend
Practical guides on exchange rates, pesos vs dollars, how much cash to bring, and making the most of your money in Mexico.
MXN to USD: What It Means and How to Convert It
Learn what MXN to USD means, how to convert Mexican pesos to U.S. dollars, and how to check the dollar cost before paying in Mexico.
Best Way to Exchange Money in Mexico
Compare common ways to exchange money in Mexico, including ATMs, banks, hotels, and exchange counters, and learn why the rate matters.
Mexico Tipping Guide: Restaurants, Taxis, Hotels, and Tours
A practical Mexico tipping guide for restaurants, taxis, hotels, and tours, with examples in pesos and U.S. dollars.
Is It Better to Use Cash or Card in Mexico?
Should you use cash or card in Mexico? Learn when pesos are useful, when cards help, and how to track what you spend.
How to Split a Bill in Mexico Without Confusing Pesos and Dollars
Learn how to split a restaurant bill in Mexico when the bill is in pesos but you want to understand each person's share in dollars.
Pesos or Dollars in Mexico: Where to Use Each
Should you pay in pesos or dollars in Mexico? The short answer is pesos — but here is exactly why, where it matters most, and what to watch out for.
How to Avoid Bad Exchange Rates in Mexico
Mexico has no shortage of places to exchange money — but most of them will cost you more than they should. Here is how to spot a bad rate and where to actually get a good one.
How Much Cash to Bring to Mexico
A realistic breakdown of how much cash to bring to Mexico by trip length, travel style, and destination — plus practical tips on getting and using pesos.
100, 500, 1000 Pesos to Dollars: What Common Amounts Are Worth
Quick reference for what 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 5000 pesos are worth in US dollars — plus what those amounts actually buy in Mexico.