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re: Argentine Peso
Posted on 5/17/19 at 9:47 am to kciDAtaE
Posted on 5/17/19 at 9:47 am to kciDAtaE
Due the currency instability, you will not be able to get Argentine Pesos at a bank here in the US. You could try a currency dealer. However, I recommend waiting until you land in Buenos Aires.
At the airport, there is a currency exchange. Turn 180 degrees to the right immediately after coming through Immigration and past the car services. You can come back to book a car after you get cash.
Blue Market currency exchanges are legal in Argentina. I had trouble with the ATMs in Mendoza, and it was after banking hours. I asked a waiter outside a restaurant for directions to National Bank. He then motioned to follow him. He led me into an outdoor mall area. Another man arrived who asked in English how much I wanted to exchange. We quickly bargained over the exchange rate, and I left with the pesos.
If you choose to try the Blue Market, go during the daytime. BA has a road that has several of these stores, so you can bargain better.
At the airport, there is a currency exchange. Turn 180 degrees to the right immediately after coming through Immigration and past the car services. You can come back to book a car after you get cash.
Blue Market currency exchanges are legal in Argentina. I had trouble with the ATMs in Mendoza, and it was after banking hours. I asked a waiter outside a restaurant for directions to National Bank. He then motioned to follow him. He led me into an outdoor mall area. Another man arrived who asked in English how much I wanted to exchange. We quickly bargained over the exchange rate, and I left with the pesos.
If you choose to try the Blue Market, go during the daytime. BA has a road that has several of these stores, so you can bargain better.
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Posted on 5/17/19 at 1:47 pm to lagniappe14
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If you choose to try the Blue Market, go during the daytime. BA has a road that has several of these stores, so you can bargain better.
Calle Florida is full of guys exchanging dollars. It's definitely sketchy though.
There is an atm in the airport as well. Everyone wants dollars because of the stability, so a lot of stores and cabs will take dollars.
Posted on 5/18/19 at 10:21 pm to lagniappe14
Thanks for the input. I hoped to have ARS when I landed bc it makes me feel comfortable to have currency of the country when I arrive. For taxi, tips, emergency, etc.
It appears my only option is to exchange at the airport upon arrival.
I did see the option of the blue market exchange and it didn’t sit well for me. I’ll exchange pocket cash at airport and adjust on the fly.
Thanks for your help sir. First trip to Argentina for us. Me and the lady friend are excited. I’ll report back to the board with any hints/tips we discover.
Taking the GoPro to BA, Iguazu, Bariloche!!
It appears my only option is to exchange at the airport upon arrival.
I did see the option of the blue market exchange and it didn’t sit well for me. I’ll exchange pocket cash at airport and adjust on the fly.
Thanks for your help sir. First trip to Argentina for us. Me and the lady friend are excited. I’ll report back to the board with any hints/tips we discover.
Taking the GoPro to BA, Iguazu, Bariloche!!
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