Originally Posted by
Fredd
Thanks again Gaucho100K. ^
As you can understand, I don't like to carry a lot of cash but based on your advice I'll stop at the bank on the way out of town and pick up a few hundred dollars over and above what we're planning to carry for "contingencies" to exchange at the Banco de Nation.
I've now read your earlier thread about the "other guys" as well so I think we're more prepared for exchanging currency than we would have been otherwise.
Cheers,
Fredd
When getting cash, try to always get some small demoniations. Many taxis, stores, etc. will not or can not cash 100 peso notes ($33). I always try to pay with a bit more than the price so I can get small notes/coins -- ie. buy a 4 peso item with a 10 peso coin and get 6 back. So if at a bank, etc., try to get ten 10 pesos vs. one 100.
Also you can usually use a credit card at most restaurants, stores, etc -- which may be a bit more expensive with fees, but easier and conserves your cash when you start to run low.