more important with some banks not exchanging US Dollars. When arriving at the airport, after exiting customs and the infamous timeshare trap, you will find three ATM machines. New free standing ATMs by Cashola are more secure than most, there's a telephone number on the machines which will reach an English speaking assistant. They are marked on this site's maps for your convenience. Many people believe that US dollars are very much sort after here, this is not necessarily true. Years ago, when the peso was less stable, many locals would try to hoard dollars and wait for the exchange rate to go up before cashing them in. With the new restrictions, this is no longer true, also the dollar has beeen diminishing in value to the peso. If you do bring US currency, be sure that none of the bills are defaced in any way - even a tiny tear and they will not be accepted. Foreign coins can not be used at all, they are worthless. Inspect your pesos also, torn or mutilated notes will seldom be accepted. If you do get some torn notes, Banamex is the only bank that will exchange them. Other currencies accepted here are Canadian Dollars, Pounds Sterling and Euros. Beer At the market and depositos you will pay, for most brands (National) about 8 pesos +2.5 pesos for the bottle - we recycle - bring back an empty bottle and pay just pesos. Some places will charge you from7.5 to 8 pesos