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It's a 3rd world country---more or less.......
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When in Cozumel I am on vacation. I use the ATM at Mega for pesos. If staying at Hotel Cozumel I have had them exchange some $ for pesos. If I remember correctly it was at what seemed to be a reasonable exchange rate. Like everything, it is what one perceives as the value. My vacation time has value. I don't wish to be screwed but also understand that there is a trade off in the time it takes to find the best exchange rate and generally don't mind paying for the convenience of not having to look all over trying to find it. I would rather be diving or enjoying a cold cerveza than trying to find the best rate of exchange.
Any ATM on the "approved list" will meet your criteria, and yes, I agree. If I first come upon a Santander bank, and I remember that their total fees for a $5,000 withdrawal are 31.32 pesos, I'm sure as hell not going to go on a hunt for a Scotiabank ATM that will only charge me 23.31 pesos for the same $5000.00 peso withdrawal.
By the way, the above fees are the actual fees --- I have my receipts --- which does indirectly answer the question "Where's the best place to get pesos"?
an extra 2 bucks isn't worth much of a search on a $350 withdrawal. Maybe walking a block, and that is if I am aware that it is gonna save me a couple of bucks. Otherwise it just isn't worth it. Searching for it takes time. You of course are welcome to do whatever you like. YMMV
Apparently, I'm going to have to work on my grammar and syntax a little. I was agreeing with you.
Varies with views, I guess. $15 USD is about as much as I'd spend on a dinner here, while paying $20 for a $15 meal, plus tax & tip, would be a reach.