 | Cash/ Currency: Traveler’s checks are the safest way to
carry money. Almost everywhere you go will accept $US, but shops tend to give a
lower exchange rate and you will receive your change in pesos. ATM machines are
not always in abundance and credit cards are not widely used in smaller shops,
hotels and restaurants. |  | A tip regarding tipping – US coins are of
no value in Mexico, please do not use them to tip for service. (Generally 10-20%
is recommended in restaurants, depending on the service. In your villa, a tip of
5% of the rental is recommended.)
|  | There is a cambio –
money exchange - located at the Cancun airport. There are also money exchanges
and banks in Playa del Carmen. You can exchange money in Akumal at TSA. There
are a number of ATM machines in the area including several in Playa Del Carmen
and Tulum. In Akumal, there is one located in both the Super Chomak and El Pueblito grocery stores and another at
the Bahia Principal. In Puerto Aventuras, the ATM machine is located behind the
marina, next to Captain Rick’s Fishing Charters. There is also a money exchange
in the marina, behind Café Ole. Banks are located in Playa del Carmen. |
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