What’s the best way to exchange my money for pesos?
If you arrive in the Guadalajara area by air, you’ll find a Casa de Cambio (exchange house) in the airport just after you leave Customs and come into the main concourse. In central Tlaquepaque, there are several ATMs and banks three blocks from Olivia’s Apartments. The exchange rate at ATMs is as good as you’ll find, but be forewarned that there’s a limit (from $3000 to $6000 pesos) on how much you can withdraw per day. It’s a good idea, by the way, to notify your bank back home to let them know that you’ll be using your card in Mexico. If you’ll be using a credit card, find out what the interest rates are for cash advances; and for both credit and debit cards, it’s wise to find out what the service charge is for making cash withdrawals. To find out the current rate of the peso versus the US dollar and other currencies, click here.
