bigsky2 Report post Posted January 23, 2019 I am heading to Sonora next week and crossing the border at Nogales. Is there somewhere on the US side where I can exchange US dollars for pesos? I understand I may need some for toll booths and things like that. Any help is much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted January 23, 2019 Bank of america Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted January 23, 2019 Or, do it right at the border on the Mexican side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigsky2 Report post Posted January 23, 2019 Where can you usually get the best exchange rate? I read on some sites that banks sometimes take several days to get you pesos, is that the case with Bank of America too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyseeker Report post Posted January 23, 2019 If you're using the Mariposa crossing, there's a gas station on the left side with a small strip mall to the right. They usually give a pretty decent exchange rate right at the cashier's counter. In another thread on here I put the mileages to various points after you get off the I-19 exit ramp. Try a search on Performance Fuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codyhuntsaz Report post Posted January 23, 2019 You can get them at select Wells Fargo’s. I grabbed $1000 pesos for $56.10 last week for my hunt down there next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peloncillo Report post Posted January 24, 2019 The toll booths take American dollars also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted January 24, 2019 US BAnk in Scottsdale or just pay US Dollars, which in the long run is cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted January 24, 2019 I tried to do it thru chase, they said I had to order them, they love American green but I think there exchange rate is a little of at the toll booths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codyhuntsaz Report post Posted January 24, 2019 For some reason i thought they only accepted Pesos at the tolls and not US currency, i could be wrong though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted January 24, 2019 They will take your money whatever it is. The exchange rate is = exchange from your hand to theirs. You dont want the peso that they give back. Montezuma's revenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyseeker Report post Posted January 24, 2019 10 hours ago, codyhuntsaz said: For some reason i thought they only accepted Pesos at the tolls and not US currency, i could be wrong though. That's how it has been for many years. It's been about three years since I ventured into Mex. so perhaps it's changed now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted January 24, 2019 I just took a toll road in Sonora from San Luis Rio Colorado to El Golfo de Santa Clara last Thursday and they most definitely took our American Dollars! The exchange rate is approximately 18 pesos/$1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted January 24, 2019 Take pesos, you'll appreciate having them if you stop for snacks or beverages. Most merchants exchange on the low side, plus you'll end up with a butt ton of loose change everytime you pay gringo money and come home with more strange coins than you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
