Banks and Currency
The peso is Mexico's official currency, but almost all purchases can be paid in US dollars. There are currency exchanges in the Hotel Zone and downtown, and you can also exchange currency in the hotels and banks.Banks in Mexico usually open from 9:00 am to 4:00pm.
Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) are accepted all over Cancun as well as Travelers Checks.
Telephones, Cell Phones and Mail
American and Canadian Cell phones, (digital & analog) can now work all over Mexico. Please contact your cell phone provider to guarantee that your phone will work here and/or make some adjustments before entering Mexican territory.
The post office is located in downtown Cancun. Some hotels have a mail services.
