Special purchases are cigars, coffee, hammocks, rum, straw weavings, sculpture,
santos (carved religious figures), festival masks and stringed musical instruments.
Shopping hoursMon-Wed and Sat 0900-1900, Thurs-Fri 0900-2100, Sun 1100-1700 (shopping malls). Some shops open on Sunday if cruise liners are in port.
Currency Information:CurrencyUS Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. For further details, see the
USA section.
Currency ExchangeForeign currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAll international credit cards, and many leading debit cards are accepted. All major ATM services are also available.
Traveller's ChequesCheques in various currencies are accepted, but US Dollar cheques are preferred.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0900-1530. Hours may vary.
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