tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post6171316768602000652..comments2024-03-09T23:23:06.602-08:00Comments on Southern Cone Travel: How Expensive is Buenos Aires?Wayne Bernhardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773247959700690756noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post-91230423165326947522009-09-20T13:15:14.749-07:002009-09-20T13:15:14.749-07:00I'm updating my own question; I found some tri...I'm updating my own question; I found some tripadvisor posts that stated it's a per-transaction withdrawal limit.<br /><br />Do most non-five-star hotels accept credit cards or require cash?<br /><br />How about the average merchant? We use our credit card a lot in the US, but maybe cash is king in Argentina?<br /><br />ThanksJay Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486507431586569803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post-18790553454868511042009-09-20T12:07:25.934-07:002009-09-20T12:07:25.934-07:00In researching our trip, we've found that esta...In researching our trip, we've found that estancias only accept cash, especially asking for money to be wired to a bank account for a deposit. Is it just me, or does this sound fishy?<br /><br />Is the $80 ATM withdrawal limit per transaction or per day? Thanks.Jay Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486507431586569803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post-3195260039160705412009-08-24T16:27:36.253-07:002009-08-24T16:27:36.253-07:00Banks do accept travelers' checks in Argentina...Banks do accept travelers' checks in Argentina, but pay a slightly lower rate than for cash. Cambios (exchange houses are better and easier, but still mean standing in lines and a slightly lower rate). Basically, for the foreseeable future, changing money in Argentina will be a nuisance.Wayne Bernhardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773247959700690756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post-16279668205884296072009-08-24T14:23:35.411-07:002009-08-24T14:23:35.411-07:00The withdrawal limit seems to be the more tedious ...The withdrawal limit seems to be the more tedious aspect for travelers. As I start to think of options, I wonder, do banks even accept travelers checks anymore?Jay Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486507431586569803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post-51934556143212088332009-07-21T14:48:57.971-07:002009-07-21T14:48:57.971-07:00Oh! It is really very expensive, thanks for tellin...Oh! It is really very expensive, thanks for telling us about this.Samuel Petersonhttp://www.gettulsaonline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post-58945989797823111342009-07-16T08:28:59.767-07:002009-07-16T08:28:59.767-07:00I read that comment as well, and we'll have to...I read that comment as well, and we'll have to see how it plays out. It's likely to be a much greater nuisance in Argentina, given the absurdly low withdrawal limits, than in Chile.Wayne Bernhardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773247959700690756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2635460526025384782.post-22403685413793403392009-07-16T08:01:53.223-07:002009-07-16T08:01:53.223-07:00Wayne, perhaps you lucked out? An excerpt from th...Wayne, perhaps you lucked out? An excerpt from <a href="http://www.argentinepost.com/2009/07/new-3-fee-hits-cash-withdrawals-at-link-atms.html" rel="nofollow">this</a> entry on the Argentine Post:<br /><br />"But tonight, for the first time since I came to Argentina in 1995, a local bank charged me a $3 fee to withdrawal cash from an overseas bank. The fee is in addition to whatever fee my Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037164015744825760noreply@blogger.com