# What currency does Cabo San Lucas use?

> Cabo San Lucas, Mexico uses the Mexican Peso (MXN). USD accepted everywhere.

- **Currency:** Mexican Peso (MXN, symbol MX$)
- **Rate:** floating — changes daily; check a current source (or the ShipTime app's offline-cached rates) before shopping
- **US dollars accepted:** USD accepted everywhere
- **Time zone:** America/Mazatlan (MT)

Cabo is a tender port where USD flows as freely as margaritas — the marina, Medano Beach and El Arco tours all quote dollars. Pesos win at local taquerías and for anything you haggle.

## Money tips for Cabo San Lucas

- Water-taxi and glass-bottom-boat prices are negotiable — in either currency.
- Cabo runs on Mountain Time — often an hour ahead of your LA-departure ship time. Check before tendering back!
- ATMs in tourist zones charge steep fees; get pesos before the trip if you want them.

## Related

- US customs duty-free rules: https://cruiseshiptime.app/guides/us-customs-duty-free-limits.md
- Free duty-free calculator: https://cruiseshiptime.app/duty-free-calculator
- All port currency guides: https://cruiseshiptime.app/ports

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Source: https://cruiseshiptime.app/ports/cabo-san-lucas · From ShipTime
Companion (https://cruiseshiptime.app), the offline-first cruise app.