Tips on how to use US Dollars in Buenos Aires

If you are planning on traveling to Buenos Aires any time soon, one of your major concerns must be a currency, and how you will manage your spending’s with the local money you have. That is why this week we will have a little look specifically at the US Dollar and what is the best way to use US Dollars in Buenos Aires! If you don’t know where to exchange Dollars for Argentine Pesos, or whether you’re confused on whether to keep you American currency safely with you, here are a few tips on how to use US Dollars in Buenos Aires! [caption id="attachment_6353" align="alignnone" width="640"] How to use your US Dollars in Buenos Aires / source[/caption] The first thing you have to know about how to use your US Dollars in Buenos Aires is that, because of government policy, local Argentines are not allowed to exchange Dollars for Pesos or, due to recent events, change Pesos into Dollars to protect their money from inflation and devaluation. These new currency restrictions were put in place to stop the inflow of US Dollars in Argentine banks.

So here are a few things we recommend when it comes to using your US Dollars in Buenos Aires:

It is imperative for any tourist visiting Buenos Aires to carry their passport with them in order to exchange Dollars for Argentine Pesos freely. Most foreign exchange offices are located in the area of Microcentro, mostly on Calle Florida and around Plaza San Martin. You should never trust a person who offers to exchange US Dollars in Buenos Aires for Argentine Pesos in the street. There are many illegal money exchangers in Buenos Aires, and there is a high chance that if someone comes up to you in the street and asks you if you want to exchange US Dollars in Buenos Aires, he is probably one of them. You will find a lot of these people roaming around Calle Florida, so be aware! [caption id="attachment_6354" align="alignnone" width="640"] Florida Street in Buenos Aires / source[/caption] If you decide to go and trade your US Dollars for Argentine Pesos in an official foreign exchange office, be very careful to keep your money very safely with you, for it is common for thieves to lurk about these offices. Our greatest hope is that nothing bad would happen to you during your visit, so it is important that you stay on your guard when exchanging Dollars in the capital. If you are looking to exchange Dollars during the weekend o on a bank holiday, there is a foreign exchange office in the Abasto Shopping Centre, in the Abasto neighborhood of Buenos Aires. But you must know that it is not always your best alternative to exchange your US Dollars for Argentine Pesos! In some cases, it is more profitable to pay with your Dollars than to pay in Pesos. For example, if you are planning on saving a little money during your travels to Buenos Aires by renting a short term apartment instead of taking a room in a hotel, then you should know that most tenants ask for US Dollars instead of Pesos. Some may accept the Argentine currency but at a higher exchange rate, and therefore you may get ripped off quite a bit. There are many other services such as restaurants, clothes, and grocery stores where you will be able to use your US Dollars, so don’t forget to bring some on your travels to Buenos Aires! And if you are looking for some fun tours and activities to do in Buenos Aires, come visit our website at BsAs4U.com. We accept US Dollars and Euros as well as Pesos, or you can pay online via credit or debit card with no extra fee! Come enjoy our tours in the safest and most comfortable conditions and at the best of prices, and benefit from our international customer service 24h/7! If you are looking for tours and activities in Buenos Aires during the Winter, visit our official website.