$32.5DRP to $1US......that's 325 pesos = $10
Make it EZ on yourself, if the price is in peso, dived by 3 and that will give you USD within half a penny. Remember to TIP the wait-staff...I use 15-20% of the bill as a guide
Hotels: 3 star, do you mean US 3 star? You may be suprised.
From my experience: SD- Hotel Palacio, had the large suite w jacuzzi for $125 a night including 26% taxes, high thread count sheet, a bed like mine at home and breakfast was extra.
Saw the smaller room at Palacio, a deal at $99
The place was 4 star by US standards
El Candil Boca Chica-Has NEW OWNERS since I stayed in Jan 07: Had a one bedroom apt, grounds and pool area with breakfast SWEET.....rooms were clean.....2 star by US standard, a block or two from the beach
Staying at hotel Mercure SD in August and Hotel Rufugio in BC in early 2008 as I understand these are decent areas