photopro2 Posted August 1, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Does anyone recall where the Viking shuttlebus stopped in Buenos Aires city centre? This snippet of information would be a big help to my planning - Thanks in advance. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Critically Cruising Posted August 1, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Wherever -- just take the black taxis, which are cheap. Tip: Use US dollars. And read up on the "Blue Dollar". In Argentina, cash is king and credit cards are a losing proposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavementends Posted August 1, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Critically Cruising said: Wherever -- just take the black taxis, which are cheap. Tip: Use US dollars. And read up on the "Blue Dollar". In Argentina, cash is king and credit cards are a losing proposition. When I was in Argentina in January some (most?) US credit cards were giving close to the blue dollar exchange rate. So less cash advantage. Also- if you want to bring cash- be aware that crisp hundreds are the most desirable, with a worse exchange rate offered for smaller denominations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Critically Cruising Posted August 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, pavementends said: When I was in Argentina in January some (most?) US credit cards were giving close to the blue dollar exchange rate. So less cash advantage. Worth checking in advance. Mine were all at about the official rate. 2 hours ago, pavementends said: Also- if you want to bring cash- be aware that crisp hundreds are the most desirable, with a worse exchange rate offered for smaller denominations. Or have large bills if exchanging for pesos -- and small ones for shops where they will take the dollars directly at the blue rate. I was finding many smaller shops that gave blue rate for payment directly with tens, fives and ones. Or local type restaurants. Guess they didn't want to go through an exchange and take that hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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