Save Your Money While Traveling In South America Part 1
Currency exchange during the holidays in South America should not be difficult for a traveler. The golden rule when traveling always have a mix of credit cards, cash and travelers checks, ensuring safety and comfort.
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The exchange of money in Latin America need not be problematic process as long as you keep a few things in mind. Travelers heading south from Ecuador South America Vacation should note that the most widely accepted foreign currency in this region is the U.S. dollar. Goods and services can often be paid directly by using the dollar, with the change back in dollars or local currency. However, depending on country and service, or supplier, the exchange rate for transactions may vary. Before going on holiday in Latin America, find out the exchange rate for the country or the country you are visiting.
Major currencies such as euro, sterling and the Canadian dollar should be easily interchangeable at airports and banks. The exchange of these coins will be significantly less than it would receive for the dollar, but the rate should still be favorable.
If you are the home of the famous ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru vacation, remember that all the hotels and restaurants for tourists and major supermarkets gladly accept U.S. dollars. Ask to receive your change in dollars or local currency, the nuevo sol. Despite rejecting the $ 100 bills, supermarkets tend to be the ideal place to exchange your money – its exchange rate is usually better than you can find.
Outside of banks, supermarkets and department stores in the capital city’s busiest districts of Lima, travelers should be able to locate the money changers. Although these moneychangers are duly authorized, the practice of care to keep your cash out of sight and always check your bills and coins.
If you travel outside busy urban centers, where the dollar is less welcome, visitors should arrive at your new destination with a constant supply of new soles. Change your money before leaving Lima. However, keeping a watchful eye of counterfeit notes and coins. A large number are in circulation, therefore it is advisable to check carefully false soles, especially the larger states. Invoices must include a silver strip, watermark, clearly and fully marked on the top. coins often have a hard recently, with the copper surface sometimes scratching. If in doubt, simply ask for another ticket or coin.
Heading to Argentina Buenos Aires for a vacation? The national currency – the weight – it’s easy to change for U.S. dollars and euros. They are readily accepted in popular restaurants, hotels and supermarkets in major cities like Mendoza or Bariloche. Argentina also has money-changers (money changers), who will exchange your dollars at a favorable price, but like in Peru, take care to manage their money on the street. Banks and airports in Argentina a safe and convenient exchange of the dollar, but its rate is expected, less competitive than what you’ll find elsewhere.
Exchange in the modern sectors of Argentina will be a little more difficult. So be sure to take an adequate amount of weight.
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