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Money Exchange & Other Hustles on Florida St.

August 24, 2010 by  
Filed under Money, Safety

Florida Street near LaValle on downtown Buenos Aires’ pedestrian mall, it’s inevitable to come across some shady-looking characters yelling out or whispering, ‘cambio, cambio!’ These ‘unofficial’ (read: illegal) money changers, known in Lunfardo as arbolitos, do offer dollar and euro exchange rates that are much better than the banks, but it’s not recommended for casual [...]

Some Common Swindles

January 12, 2010 by  
Filed under Safety

Firstly, and this goes without saying, if you don’t look like an obvious tourist, you are less likely to be targeted. Sometimes you need to take a quick peek at your Lonely Planet in public, but at least try to avoid the Hawaiian shirt, socks and sandals ensemble.