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Currency tips for Mexico — ATM vs exchange

Started by SoCalSurfer · 12 Mar 2026 · 1804 views

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SoCalSurfer member
#1
12 Mar 2026 at 01:48
Visited General Information for 12 days. Great experience. Scene is improved. Pricing fair.

Spent $96/day. Best part: friendliness.

Overall: 8.5/10. Solid destination.

AMA.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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LiverpoolLee member
#2
12 Mar 2026 at 23:31
Did you feel safe carrying cash?

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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ChicagoChris member
#3
14 Mar 2026 at 10:16
I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Late night you get the best deals.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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LiverpoolLee member
#4
15 Mar 2026 at 12:18
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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SeattleSam member
#5
17 Mar 2026 at 09:45
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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DetroitDan member
#6
18 Mar 2026 at 00:34
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.

My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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LondonPunter member
#7
19 Mar 2026 at 05:09
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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DetroitDan member
#8
20 Mar 2026 at 19:08
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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HalifaxHarry member
#9
22 Mar 2026 at 00:13
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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BirminghamBaz member
#10
23 Mar 2026 at 07:51
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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LondonPunter member
#11
23 Mar 2026 at 16:56
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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WanderlustCarl member
#12
24 Mar 2026 at 04:04
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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CalgaryKevin member
#13
25 Mar 2026 at 02:11
I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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SunshineSteve member
#14
25 Mar 2026 at 08:07
How's the daytime scene there compared to Thailand?

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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BangkokVet member
#15
25 Mar 2026 at 16:00
How's the food there compared to Germany?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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LiverpoolLee member
#16
26 Mar 2026 at 01:33
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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PhillyFred member
#17
26 Mar 2026 at 05:09
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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PattayaDave member
#18
26 Mar 2026 at 20:59
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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PattayaDave member
#19
26 Mar 2026 at 23:16
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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OrlandoOscar member
#20
27 Mar 2026 at 00:41
How's the daytime scene there compared to Colombia?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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