Which Currency to Use?

[feverpair]

Hi all

I've had a search around the forums and it appears that the best currency to take to Pearl is US Dollars, that's includes tipping and paying for activities.

Could someone just confirm that I am right taking USD. Also, if there are additional activities that need additional payment, is it OK to use MasterCard to pay for these. The activities I am thinking of, if they are available, are snorkelling and ruins trips.

Thanks all and a great forum and group of people

Caz and Andy

[K&RinTX]

Hi all

I've had a search around the forums and it appears that the best currency to take to Pearl is US Dollars, that's includes tipping and paying for activities.

Could someone just confirm that I am right taking USD. Also, if there are additional activities that need additional payment, is it OK to use MasterCard to pay for these. The activities I am thinking of, if they are available, are snorkelling and ruins trips.

Thanks all and a great forum and group of people

Caz and Andy

Yes, cash in US dollars is fine, many people change some to pesos when they arrive in order to get the favorable exchange rate. I haven't done anything there which required pesos, but it can be an advantage as you will get a poor exchange rate at local stores, cabs etc.

[CokeMann]

If you are from anywhere other than the USA - convert to Pesos since it will save you the double conversion fees and you will get a better exchange rate from your own currency since the Peso is low right now compared to exchanging into USD.