August 12th, 2024

More Mexico  -- I cannot stress this enough.
If You are NOT leaving the property, and just need cash to tip, USD is fine (although for Canadians-don't get USD if you don't have any, get pesos instead).
However, if You are leaving the resort, ESPECIALLY if doing so requires a cab, or they are going to Isla Mujeres or Holbox, they NEED pesos, and small denominations. 
Taxis only take cash, and they WILL get majorly ripped off if using USD (others I was with experienced it this week). While in Isla Mujeres we passed and went to businesses that ONLY took cash. Again, they will get CRUSHED by the exchange rate the small businesses make up. It's also hard to get change for 500mxn bills, so the smaller, the better.
This information will definitely help make your trip more smooth by these recommendations.