Cabo All Inclusive US Dollars Or Pesos Or Both?

Char, contact the resort/hotel you'll be staying at. They should have a way to exchange dollars for pesos right there, so ask what their exchange rate is. They usually cater to all your needs. I would take a little mad money for spending, but plastic (debit/credit) does just fine for pulling what you need, and pull only what you need. When you change back from pesos to cash of course you'll get less than what you paid for pesos. Welcome to Baja, and hopefully you'll get away from the tourist crowd and sample some local color. Biggest worry is sunburn; everyone wants to tan in 3 days and suffers for the last two... good thing you're non-drinkers, because that always goes hand-in-hand with a ba-a-a-a-ad hangover.

Not that I speak from experience....

Bob and Susan, yes we are from Canada but we also have a US$ account which we changed up when the dollar was on par/sub par for us 2009/10/11ish etc, as we built a property in Fla which we sold last year also, so we have US$'s to hand. We also spend a lot of time in the USA RVing as well, and we see almost everything for Cabo when googling online quoted in US$'s hence the question

Thank you Buddha, Utah, Mmc for your input as well, so as a rough idea initially trying to get the best exchange rate typically how many Pesos would you suggest they take with them for a week? Like I said just for some bus fare, odd local food fare grab item maybe. Would a thousand pesos be too much/too little for a week? They can always top up from an ATM, but just trying to get best rates etc in advance.

They'll have a US$1000 as well as their plastics. Also none of us are "trinket" collectors, just something really tiny as a momento maybe and daughter might pick up an odd clothing item, if they are very good price but again not having been there but guessing it targets tourists to part with their money unlikely much will be bought.

Thanks again to all for their valuable and useful input in advance

Quote: Originally posted by BajaChar

First trip to Cabo San Lucas for a week, staying all inclusive. Roughly how much recommended monies above two big excursions that will be prepaid, would you recommend for two adults (non-drinkers)? Also will just US Dollars suffice or do they need pesos (also if it will save a considerable amount of exchange money using Pesos?), and if so again please advise how much. Typically they'll walk around the town, marinas, maybe need a bus, taxi and possibly an odd small bite to sample local fare??? Of course they'll have their USA & Canadian Credit/Debit cards as a back up but would prefer to avoid charges to pay in cash for most items.

Bob and Susan, yes we are from Canada but we also have a US$ account which we changed up when the dollar was on par/sub par for us 2009/10/11ish etc, as we built a property in Fla which we sold last year also, so we have US$'s to hand. We also spend a lot of time in the USA RVing as well, and we see almost everything for Cabo when googling online quoted in US$'s hence the question

Thank you Buddha, Utah, Mmc for your input as well, so as a rough idea initially trying to get the best exchange rate typically how many Pesos would you suggest they take with them for a week? Like I said just for some bus fare, odd local food fare grab item maybe. Would a thousand pesos be too much/too little for a week? They can always top up from an ATM, but just trying to get best rates etc in advance.

They'll have a US$1000 as well as their plastics. Also none of us are "trinket" collectors, just something really tiny as a momento maybe and daughter might pick up an odd clothing item, if they are very good price but again not having been there but guessing it targets tourists to part with their money unlikely much will be bought.

Thanks again to all for their valuable and useful input in advance

Thanks to everyone for their advice and input on this first trip to the Baja for my husband and daughter = they are so very much looking forward to it

OK, so 5,000 pesos and US$1000 and the plastics for back up/any unforeseen large purchases should hopefully cover the week eh?

Cabo Magic - thank you for such detailed info: They are arriving at San Jose Del Cabo airport but the resort they are booked into for the week AI is Villa Del Palmar Cabo San Lucas.

Ultimate goals for them bucket list wise are two:

i) To snorkel/free dive with the whale sharks which we believe is at La Paz (need to find a "fun" guide recommendation to book that). Any great suggestions, preferably not a big group situation much appreciated.

ii) To spend a day fishing - bigger the fish, the better thrill for both of them (catch and release for them, or give edibles to the crew if wanted). Would like to catch Marlin (stripped I believe are only in around Apr?), Tuna, Mahi, and an odd snapper wouldn't go amiss but the larger the fish and fight the more they'll be smiling if not sore to boot! From what I've read on reviews there is a strong recommendation to go fishing out of La Playita based on Cabos having become too hyper expensive, and just La Playita being better today by many it seems albeit now it's becoming development targeted from what we've been reading. We don't know anything personally being their first time visit but .....

We truly value any and all comments and recommendations. Not sure if better with a Panga for the two of them or larger boat (would be good to have a toilet facility naturally)? Any suggestions, comments about the reviews we've read and recommendations of which direct Capt to contact with ideally great English (they don't speak a word of spanish) would be appreciated. They definitely don't want to be on a boat that does everything for you and then just hands you the rod to reel in = they like to actually FISH themselves including casting, prepping, releasing, and learning local ways etc. Again, a fun/humorous/interactive guide makes a huge difference to ones trip so ........

On a totally separate note: Any advice on where/which/how/when/costs for Public transportation to and from Jose airport to Villa Del Palmar; and from Villa Del Palmar to La Playita for a day visit? It's been suggested on lots of reviews to catch the bus but not detailed how etc and I've googled like crazy to try to find an answer.

Once again, thanks to you all for sharing your experiences and tips, to ensure they have a fab week in the Baja It's all so appreciated.

BajaChar
1. What are travel dates?
2. VDPalmar is in Cabo proper. La Playita is in SanJosedelCabo - so you'll again need travel to/fro ($$)
3. Pangas use lighter tackle. Yes you can catch a BIG fish - it requires finesse not to break the line - lose the fish. No restroom facilities, just a bucket or porta-potty.
Our smallest cruiser is this 26' Tiara
http://www.cabomagicsportfishing.com/BoatDetails.aspx?bid=21...
$440 for full day + licenses/livebait/crew gratuity. Since they are already in an all-inclusive, best to bring own provisions. Our cruiser offers 2-man crew w/very good English (not great Canadian tho Full bathroom. Two angler chairs.
4. As you can gather from our name, Cabo Magic Sportfishing, that's what we do - in Cabo.
Hope this helps.
Please peruse our websites, we have two - one built years before google, hence sans google technology www.CaboMagicSportfishing.com and the other is full of technology that makes google happy, but not as 'user friendly' www.CaboMagic.com

edited for spelling

[Edited on 3-16-2018 by CaboMagic]

BajaChar, go with CaboMagic. they have been there for years, may cost a bit more than some and as the ol' saying goes you get what you for when you spend so much on travel and accommodations don't cut yourself short on a maybe once in a life time fishing experience. Besides they are awesome people! Just my Dos Centavos.