... of cash, both on our vacation and when we moved here. This covered the first days with apartment rentals etc. Then we used the ATM machines for everything else This is the way we do things, living here now. I am not sure but I believe it is difficult to ... more

... to US dollars for apartment rentals etc etc., but this too is being answered as our Cdn dollar approaches parity with the neighbours to the south!! The one thing my bank cannot advise is the charge that the ATM owner will assess for withdrawals. My bank charges $5 each, but ... more

... we needed for our apartment rental/deposit anyway. We exchanged $1000 on arrival at the Banco de la Nacion at the airport (as advised on TA) and just took what we thought we would need for each day. We only found one bank that would exchange our money, I think ... more

... you still must: a) spend vacation time getting to places that will cash them and waiting in lines to cash them and b) walk out of where you cashed them with a substantial amount of cash on you as well as your passport (which you will need to get cash ... more

... we needed for our apartment rental/deposit anyway. We exchanged $1000 on arrival at the Banco de la Nacion at the airport (as advised on TA) and just took what we thought we would need for each day. We only found one bank that would exchange our money, I think ... more

... want to take your Argentine rental car into Uruguay, and vice versa. We didn't try to go to Uruguay, but we did drive to Chile. We did succeed, but it took a lot of work and delay to get the necessary permission and passport stamps. Write me if you ... more

Driving is scary and expensive. Rental prices should include tax, insurance and unlimited mileage. Gas is no bargain either. Argentine drivers are very aggressive and traffic laws are usually ignored. For me it was not an enjoyable experience. It is also difficult to take a rental car out of the ... more