Language & Currency

Mexico's main language is Spanish; however in some rural areas, dialects are still spoken. Many Mexicans speak English, or understand some words, especially in tourist areas and frontier cities.

English is widely spoken in Guaymas-San Carlos, due to the amount of Americans and Canadian that are living in this area.

The currency of Mexico is the peso. However in Guaymas-San Carlos is very common to pay in US Dollars.

The best exchange rate is always at the airport. However, exchange booths and hotels have similar rates. There's no need to go to a bank to exchange money, the difference is not worth the time. Though traveler's checks and major credit cards are widely accepted in major resorts, they aren't in small towns. Gasoline cannot be purchased with a credit card. You must pay in pesos.