Buenos Aires has traditionally enjoyed a reputation as a shopper’s paradise, possibly of even being the best shopping city in Latin America. Plush shopping centers are lined with boutique shops selling local and international fashions. Leather goods are a good buy and can be made to measure in a few days. Native arts and handicrafts are also popular and can be purchased in special markets in most tourist areas.
Shopping hoursMon-Fri 0900-2000, Sat 0900-1300. In the outskirts and provinces, they tend to close at midday.
Currency Information:CurrencyPeso (ARS; symbol
AR$) = 100 centavos. Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of AR$5, 2 and 1, and in 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos. US Dollars are accepted in some hotels and tourist centers.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorized
cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all major cities.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsMost major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are available in most cities but it is still best to carry alternative forms of payment.
Traveller's ChequesThese can be exchanged at banks,
cambios and some hotels. It is often difficult to exchange these in the smaller towns. Travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 1000-1500.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | AR$6.13 |
| $1.00= | AR$3.10 |
| €1.00= | AR$4.14 |
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