Got 7.6 there today.
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Got 7.6 there today.
[QUOTE=GlobalNomad5;432173]Thanks for the info Bob. I assume I can get by there with minimal Spanish, right?[/QUOTE]Global:
I have yet to encounter an Argie cabby who spoke any English, during my 30 or so visits to Bs As. However, as the guys who have met me in Bs As can attest, my Spanish skills are abysmal. I haven't had any problem with any cabby, so far. However, it is to your benefit to familiarize yourself with the map of the city, major roads, intersections and landmarks (e.g. Florida, Ste Fe, Recoleta Cemetery, etc).
If you are getting near your destination and the driver starts babbling and pointing with his finger (towards the far side of the intersection) you can tell him "here" by saying "aqui" (pronounced "ah-key") or "there" by saying "alli" (pronounced "ah-ghee").
Thanks again for all the info. I've studied the maps and plan to walk as much as possible (for exercise's sake if nothing else).
I have no doubt I'll find the place, my only concern was, will I be able to explain what I need when I get there. Or is it enough to just show some dollars and say "cambio"?
[QUOTE=WildWalleye;432181]Global:
I have yet to encounter an Argie cabby who spoke any English, during my 30 or so visits to Bs As. However, as the guys who have met me in Bs As can attest, my Spanish skills are abysmal. I haven't had any problem with any cabby, so far. However, it is to your benefit to familiarize yourself with the map of the city, major roads, intersections and landmarks (e.g. Florida, Ste Fe, Recoleta Cemetery, etc).
If you are getting near your destination and the driver starts babbling and pointing with his finger (towards the far side of the intersection) you can tell him "here" by saying "aqui" (pronounced "ah-key") or "there" by saying "alli" (pronounced "ah-ghee").[/QUOTE]
I don't think that you have to say cambio.
[QUOTE=GlobalNomad5;432184]Thanks again for all the info. I've studied the maps and plan to walk as much as possible (for exercise's sake if nothing else).
I have no doubt I'll find the place, my only concern was, will I be able to explain what I need when I get there. Or is it enough to just show some dollars and say "cambio"?[/QUOTE]
Got 7.60 this afternoon changing $800 USD at Arenales and Libertad.
Changed in Cordoba / Florida 500 $ for 7.7 today.
Guys- Can anyone please tell me are there any trustworthy cambios in Recoleta where I can get a good exchange rate.
Thanks.
Got 7.75 there today.
[QUOTE=Lionadwc;432281]Got 7.75 there today.[/QUOTE]How much did you exchange to get that rate?
[QUOTE=Tummyargentina;432280]Guys- Can anyone please tell me are there any trustworthy cambios in Recoleta where I can get a good exchange rate.
Thanks.[/QUOTE]1245 Arenales.
[QUOTE=Kazzooey;432285]How much did you exchange to get that rate?[/QUOTE]2,000 but they gave me that rate before I told them how much.
Exchanged $500 for 7.7 today.
Sign saying the office is now in the basement of Galerias Pacificos, and the booth there wants passports and advertises 4.92.
TL got me 7.5 (would have been more were I less gringissimo) somewhere around Arenales or Santa Fe / 9 de Julio: thanks!
[QUOTE=PurpleThomas;432478]Sign saying the office is now in the basement of Galerias Pacificos, and the booth there wants passports and advertises 4.92.
TL got me 7.5 (would have been more were I less gringissimo) somewhere around Arenales or Santa Fe / 9 de Julio: thanks![/QUOTE]I was not happy with 7.5 because I told him to give you 7.7 but then again it was'nt that much.
That was on Lavalle at a store called Harry Truman, maybe 900 block. It's a clothing and general junk shop but it was convenient as we were in a hurry.
Better luck next time.
The Tour was nice, we must have walked 100 blocks.
Thanks,
TL.
I need to offload some pesos (all in good condition, no writing ect) as my plan to change them back in Australia has come unstuck-western union have just changed their policy and won't buy them now at the official rate. So I suppose back to the cueva unless someone is interested in an exchange to $us at a good rate. I am in Recoleta.