FAQ & Things to Know
- Always have some cash on you – particularly for taxis and Uber (many don’t take credit cards)
- 1 US$ = ~ARS 124 (Pesos)
- ATMs are called BANELCO (Red)
- Use Credit Cards if possible. May charge extra, but cheaper than withdrawing $ (~US$10 to w/d, ATMs often run out of money)
- Need Pesos - suggest using DEBIT card at an ATM (rather than exchange US$)
- US$ Bills can be exchanged at Banks (more reliable), or “casas de cambio” - avoid walking around with too much cash
- Taxis: reliable & metered, cash only mostly. If very late, call “radio taxi” or "taxi premium'
- Remis: type of taxi for longer distances - ask for price
- iPhones: CAREFUL when walking around - they can be snatched by pick pockets/motorcycles. Do NOT take them out carelessly, use as little as possible in safer areas
- Don’t leave bag/purse hanging on the chair of a restaurant (even while at the table) – beware of pick pockets. Keep CLOSE
- Jewelry/watches: keep expensive items in a safe, or leave behind