Puerto Rico Travel Guide

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Shopping

Special purchases are cigars, coffee, hammocks, rum, straw weavings, sculpture, santos (carved religious figures), festival masks and stringed musical instruments.

Shopping hours: Mon-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

US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. For further details, see the USA section.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and bureau de change.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

All international credit cards, and many leading debit cards are accepted. All major ATM services are also available.

Travelers Checks

Cheques in various currencies are accepted, but US Dollar checks are preferred.

Currency Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts in excess of US$10,000 or equivalent should be declared at customs.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0900-1530. Hours may vary.

Exchange Rate