Did anyone just use US dollars instead of getting pesos? A friend of mine just went to visit and said the she didn't exchange her money because a lot of places take dollars.

I have not been, but from what the paperwork I received said they do TAKE US $'s but will only give you back change in Pesos, so to take lots of singles so you wont need change (bills). I dont think I will exchange mine....

Everywhere we went took US $... We did shop @ Walmart and got a little change in Pesos

Same here - everywhere took our cash but gave pesos as change - it was a very nice trip and we had no issues in aspect of our trip

I have not been, but from what the paperwork I received said they do TAKE US $'s but will only give you back change in Pesos, so to take lots of singles so you wont need change (bills). I dont think I will exchange mine....

Not so. I've been there many, many times. You may occasionally get some pesos in small change but their value s so minimal you can just take them home for souvenirs. For example, a 50 centavo (cent) piece is worth about a nickle, 10 centavos are worth about a penny. If it's important to you, just tell them you do not want any pesos and they will oblige.

USD is the preferred currency. Most vendors will actually give you better than standard exchange rate. And yes, do carry small denominations. Also, rememember, if you are in one of the souvenir type shops the price you are initially given is typically 3-4times what they will actually sell it for. Bickering over price is expected, heck, it's pretty much customary. I typically give in at about 1/2 of their original price, this way they still have plenty of profit & I don't look like an easy target.

Thanks everybody!!!!

I'm wondering about any dentist out did anybody see a dentist while there

I used a credit card and did not carry cash on me, but everything is in pesos. When you sign a receipt it will be in pesos, but on your statement it will be in american dollars.