Money in Argentina: ‘it’s complicated’! And unlike almost any other country.
The Argentine peso has many different exchange rates.
The most important exchange rate for foreigners to familiarize themselves with is the so called ‘Blue Dollar.’
Travelers won’t want to skip learning about the quirky money situation in Argentina to save major cash.
Topics Covered:
– Argentina’s coins and bills
– Why cash gives a better rate than debit or credit cards
– Why you should hold on to small change and also make sure you have a bag to carry it!
– The Blue Dollar
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