Advice for your first day in Buenos Aires - Money
In order to make the most of your first day in Buenos Aires, there are some tips that you should take into account.
Money
The currency in Argentina is the peso. Although the U.S. dollar is the most common foreign currency, shops usually accept only pesos. Be prepared to pay in cash as not all shops accept credit cards. For instance, if you want to buy a coffee or soda in a bar or a chocolate in a kiosk, they will probably ask you to pay cash. If you will use the buses (colectivos) you should keep coins handy as buses have automatic ticket dispensing machines that work only with coins.
You can convert your currency in hotels, casas de cambio (money-exchange houses), some banks, and at the Buenos Aires airport. When you exit the customs area in Ezeiza, you will find a Banco de la Nación branch just at your right.
Tip 1: The easiest and best way to get cash away from home is from an ATM (automated teller machine). You will find plenty of them, usually one every 5 blocks or less.
Tip 2: DO NOT exchange your money with people on the street. This activity is illegal and you might end up getting false pesos or dollars.
Money
The currency in Argentina is the peso. Although the U.S. dollar is the most common foreign currency, shops usually accept only pesos. Be prepared to pay in cash as not all shops accept credit cards. For instance, if you want to buy a coffee or soda in a bar or a chocolate in a kiosk, they will probably ask you to pay cash. If you will use the buses (colectivos) you should keep coins handy as buses have automatic ticket dispensing machines that work only with coins.
You can convert your currency in hotels, casas de cambio (money-exchange houses), some banks, and at the Buenos Aires airport. When you exit the customs area in Ezeiza, you will find a Banco de la Nación branch just at your right.
Tip 1: The easiest and best way to get cash away from home is from an ATM (automated teller machine). You will find plenty of them, usually one every 5 blocks or less.
Tip 2: DO NOT exchange your money with people on the street. This activity is illegal and you might end up getting false pesos or dollars.
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