When my debit card got stuck in a Scotiabank ATM in Mérida, I was sure it was gone forever. But the security guard told me the bank collects retained ...

During my time in Oaxaca, I didn’t find a single public bus or colectivo that accepted any kind of card. Even the shuttle to the airport wanted exact ...

I had this happen at a Santander ATM in Mérida. The screen said “charge in USD” and I picked it without thinking. Later I checked my statement and saw...

Used my Visa card at four out of six hostels during my trip. The two that didn’t accept it were both in more rural spots in Chiapas and one had Wi-Fi ...

During my trip I tried ATMs from Scotiabank, Lafise, and small supermarket machines. Everyone charged a fee - some as high as nearly 8 USD per withdra...

I only used my Amex once on the trip and that was at the Marriott in San José. Everywhere else I used my Mastercard with no problem. Restaurants, surf...

I tried both during my trip. Exchanged some USD at the airport just to have a bit of local cash on hand. Got around 530 colones per dollar. Later used...

My Capital One credit card kept getting declined in Liberia and Playa Hermosa even though I had informed the bank I was travelling. It worked at some ...

For a ten-day trip I withdrew 100000 colones at the start and that lasted most of the time. I paid for hotels and car rental with my credit card but i...