money

I went to exchange money at the casa de cambio (cueva) earlier this week. They were buying US Dollars at 915 pesos to $1 USD and selling for 950 pesos to $1 USD which was different from what the rate was when I checked right before going. I use https://www.ambito.com/contenidos/dolar.html and...

My wife and I are planning a trip to Buenos Aires in February, and we're curious about handling our expenses. Are credit cards widely accepted? Is it advisable to carry cash? Do they take U.S. dollars?

We just returned from a week in Buenos Aires, and based on all the information we gathered from this forum before the trip, I wanted to provide a quick overview of our experience, focusing on money and logistics. In general, we had an incredible time in Buenos Aires and are eagerly looking...

I've received information from tour operators suggesting that using street exchanges or money exchange houses might not be safe due to recent governmental actions post-election. It seems the new administration is clamping down on unauthorized cash exchanges. If this is accurate, what would be...

I understand that the largest denomination bill in Argentina is the 2000 peso bill, which is currently worth about USD $2.11 blue rate. I will be in a situation in which I will need to convert some money in Buenos Aires on a Saturday and then fly out to an area that may not have cash on Sunday...

After the covid situation ends and Argentina allows travelers back. I plan on moving to Argentina for an extended stay. My question: what is the penalty for brining more than $10,000 US dollars into the country if I declare it. Other than being robbed, will Argentina tax me on the money, make me...