Money

The Argentine peso is Argentina's official currency. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and authorized agencies, even though the US dollar and the Euro are widely accepted. American Express, VISA, Diners, and MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards. In Buenos Aires, traveler's checks are easily exchanged, but not in some provincial towns. ATMs accept local currency 24 hours a day, and larger shops and restaurants usually accept credit or debit card payments.

When visiting rural areas, it is highly recommended to arrive with at least a small amount of cash and always have cash on hand. If you run out, simply withdraw money from one of the numerous ATMs located throughout cities and towns. Whatever you do, maintain discretion, avoid flashing your wallet, and do not withdraw large sums of money at once. This is one of the things to know before traveling to Argentina that Toplist strongly believes that you should remember!