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Dominican Peso

Last post 04/30/2013, 6:35 PM by RFDiana. 7 replies.
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RFDiana
Joined: 02/02/2007
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Re: Dominican Peso
04/30/2013, 6:35 PM
We always take both US and pesos when shopping in Mexico but always know the exchange rate then you can bargain, which, of course, is a must ! 

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sacaution
Joined: 07/29/2008
Posts: 24
Re: Dominican Peso
04/30/2013, 9:27 AM

Hello everyone, I have a friend that says you get more for your buck with Pesos then you do with US Dollars.  So carry both just to make sure.  First check the currency rate, because they can change on a daily bases. 

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jaedesmom
Joined: 11/03/2008
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Re: Dominican Peso
03/12/2013, 4:41 AM
Good idea tree

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Tree_80
Joined: 03/03/2010
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Re: Dominican Peso
03/10/2013, 10:10 AM

Hi Doreen! Look forward to seeing you! Neykia's not coming this time (sad face, real sad face) but I know I'm still going to have a blast cause so many of the Cancun crew are coming to the DR. :-)

Oh and if the DR is anything like Mexico, I noticed that at the shops they always charged more when you paid with US Dollars by really inflating the exchange rate (i.e. $10 in USD but only $8 in USD if you used pesos).  So if you are going to be shopping with the street vendors, I think it would be a good idea to at least have pesos on hand.

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DoreenA
Joined: 04/11/2011
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Re: Dominican Peso
03/01/2013, 3:18 PM
It is generally paid separately, but you use your credit card.

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lisaxgi
Joined: 06/10/2010
Posts: 13
Re: Dominican Peso
03/01/2013, 11:18 AM
Does the resort account include paying for excursions or is it paid separately?

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sleddog
Joined: 03/16/2007
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Re: Dominican Peso
03/01/2013, 8:16 AM

All depends on what you want to buy...anything you purchase at the resort will be charged to your account and you pay that with a Credit Card at the end

If you just want spending money for if you go into town...most take US $...but usually you'll get pesos as change
sometimes pesos will get you a better deal...but not always

here a great little converter  http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/  click the "Traveler's Cheatsheet" tab to get one to print out for your wallet...they also have mobile apps  http://www.oanda.com/mobile/

hope that helps answer your question Big Smile

 

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lisaxgi
Joined: 06/10/2010
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Dominican Peso
03/01/2013, 5:56 AM
Thinking about buying Dominican Peso's before flying out. Went to AAA and $250.00 is around 10,000 DPeso, is this good or should i get more. Not sure what the exchange rate will be when we get there.

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