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I came across this article that was interesting: https://www.mexperience.com/the-rea...3K1lOV5nuMKyvUcw_b_cDYMaHKMXC6QzLxEEJPzWkDVlw
This info in particular seems useful because I've always read that it's good to have a supply of small bills like $1 and $5 in US currency to tip in Mexico. Apparently that might not be the best plan according to the article.
"Why you need to tip in Mexican pesos, and not in foreign currency
The rules and regulations for exchanging foreign currency have been tightened up. For example, currency exchange houses now routinely demand to see a passport to change even small amounts of money, and not everyone here has a passport.
Foreign coins are non-exchangeable and should never be left as tips.
Always tip in cash, using Mexican pesos."
This info in particular seems useful because I've always read that it's good to have a supply of small bills like $1 and $5 in US currency to tip in Mexico. Apparently that might not be the best plan according to the article.
"Why you need to tip in Mexican pesos, and not in foreign currency
The rules and regulations for exchanging foreign currency have been tightened up. For example, currency exchange houses now routinely demand to see a passport to change even small amounts of money, and not everyone here has a passport.
Foreign coins are non-exchangeable and should never be left as tips.
Always tip in cash, using Mexican pesos."