Exchanging Currency

[Gandolf50]

Hi! Am new in this forum, I would like to know where is a good place to buy dollars. I have some pesos left and am leaving this weekend.

I have sold / bought currency at the airport if you don't have too much and are not looking for the best rate. Just approach any one on the line going into the bank. Just try to be discreet.

[TejanoLibre]

Hi! Am new in this forum, I would like to know where is a good place to buy dollars. I have some pesos left and am leaving this weekend.

I don't know but you can try the same place that buys dollars, or just give all your pesos to some young girl!

TL

[Choquito15]

Omnia Travel.

Florida 520 (lower level of mall) corner of Lavalle.

Shop number 19.

Open from 11am till 7pm M-F.

4 393-2021.

4 4 328-4615.

Up to $6. 4 to $1. 0.

Always changes though.

Safe enough.

It's a travel agency across from a sex shop but there are various travel agencies and sex shops.

TL

Hi! Am new in this forum, I would like to know where is a good place to buy dollars. I have some pesos left and am leaving this weekend.

[Member #3320]

Thats in BA right? I'll map it LOL.

Wow, hundreds ok, or should I bring smaller bills?

If you have issues, do not worry. I will escort you for your first exchange. Bring 100 us$ bills.

[DaveNYC]

I've always used the one at Cervino and Scalabrini Ortiz. Safe and not far from where I am.

Thats in BA right? I'll map it LOL.

Breaking the 6. 50 barrier today!

Wow, hundreds ok, or should I bring smaller bills?

[DavieW]

Breaking the 6. 50 barrier today!

[SunSeeker]

Anywhere in particular to get the premium rate?

I've always used the one at Cervino and Scalabrini Ortiz. Safe and not far from where I am.

[DaveNYC]

Yes, there is a parallel market going on here, make sure to bring cash, USD in big bills to take full advantage of this big premium you will get. Try to minimize using ATM's and Credit Cards as you will only get the official rate, less fees.

Anywhere in particular to get the premium rate?

[Jim Mac]

The McDonalds is on San Martin not too far from the intersection of Sarmiento which is the wide Las Ramblas pedestrian shopping street leading to the park. The Cambios are in the open building about 100 feet to the right of the McDonalds. The are open from 9 AM to 8 or 9 PM (except Sunday when they close earlier). Good luck!

Thanks. That's very helpful.

[Mountaineer]

Which 'main street' in Mendoza is this? Where is the cambios building in relation to McDonalds? How do you identify it? A few more details would be welcome. Thanks.

The McDonalds is on San Martin not too far from the intersection of Sarmiento which is the wide Las Ramblas pedestrian shopping street leading to the park. The Cambios are in the open building about 100 feet to the right of the McDonalds. The are open from 9 AM to 8 or 9 PM (except Sunday when they close earlier). Good luck!

[Dickhead]

I was in Mendoza in June and posted exact directions to this cambio. So look in the (wait for it) MENDOZA section for the information you seek! Y no seas boludo.

[Jim Mac]

I have read on this board that the exchange rate in smaller Argentina cities is usually lower than in Buenos Aires. I was in BA for 10 days and Mendoza for 4 days. Just wanted you to know that I was in Mendoza last week. They were giving 6. 2 at the Cambios right on the main street by the McDonalds. You did not have to do large amounts. You did not have to bargain. For 100 dollars you got 6. 2. I went there multiple times and never got a bad bill in exchange. There are always 4 or 5 guys together (from different Cambios) in front of the building whispering "cambio". As you walk inside the building there are different offices for all these guys but the one right down the stairs straight ahead in the Oro (gold) office was the easiest to deal with. Very professional. Clean bills. Very safe. If they are giving that much in Mendoza for small amounts I would suggest that you might see the BA rate climbing even higher very soon.

Mountaineer

Which 'main street' in Mendoza is this? Where is the cambios building in relation to McDonalds? How do you identify it? A few more details would be welcome. Thanks.

[TejanoLibre]

What are the opening hours for cambio in Centro and Recoleta?

Omnia Travel.

Florida 520 (lower level of mall) corner of Lavalle.

Shop number 19.

Open from 11am till 7pm M-F.

4 393-2021.

4 4 328-4615.

Up to $6. 4 to $1. 0.

Always changes though.

Safe enough.

It's a travel agency across from a sex shop but there are various travel agencies and sex shops.

TL

[Chicago Guy]

What are the opening hours for cambio in Centro and Recoleta?

[Mountaineer]

I have read on this board that the exchange rate in smaller Argentina cities is usually lower than in Buenos Aires. I was in BA for 10 days and Mendoza for 4 days. Just wanted you to know that I was in Mendoza last week. They were giving 6. 2 at the Cambios right on the main street by the McDonalds. You did not have to do large amounts. You did not have to bargain. For 100 dollars you got 6. 2. I went there multiple times and never got a bad bill in exchange. There are always 4 or 5 guys together (from different Cambios) in front of the building whispering "cambio". As you walk inside the building there are different offices for all these guys but the one right down the stairs straight ahead in the Oro (gold) office was the easiest to deal with. Very professional. Clean bills. Very safe. If they are giving that much in Mendoza for small amounts I would suggest that you might see the BA rate climbing even higher very soon.

Mountaineer