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Money & duty free for Argentina
Exchange rates:
PesoC$1 = AR$3.73
€1 = AR$6.74
£1 = AR$7.89
US$1 = AR$5.26
Money & Currency
Currency information:
Peso (ARS; symbol AR$) = 100 centavos. Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of AR$5, 2 and 1, and in 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.
US Dollars are accepted in some hotels and tourist centres. Prices in US Dollars are typically marked with US$ to avoid confusion, but sometimes both peso and dollar prices are both preceded by just $, so check if unsure.
Credit cards:
Most major credit cards are accepted, but not as widely as in the US or Europe; even some major hotels do not have credit card facilities.
ATM:
ATMs are available in most cities and have options in English, but it is still best to carry alternative forms of payment as daily withdrawal limits are low and machines don't always work. During national holidays ATMs can run out so it is wise to withdraw in advance.
Travellers cheques:
It is advised to bring traveller's cheques in US Dollars; these can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels. However, it is often difficult to exchange these in the smaller towns.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 1000-1500.
Currency restriction:
Visitors to Argentina can import up to US$10,000 or its equivalent without having to declare. The export of foreign currency for amounts higher than US$10,000 or its equivalent in other currencies is prohibited. Minors aged between 16 and 21 years old can exit Argentina with a maximum of US$2,000 or its equivalent in other currencies, and minors under 16 years old with a maximum amount of US$1,000 or its equivalent in other currencies.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorised cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all major cities.
Argentina duty free
The following goods may be imported into Argentina without incurring customs duty:
(a) Travellers over 18 years of age coming from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay or Uruguay, or residents returning to Argentina after less than one year's stay in these countries, may import the following:
• 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars.
• 1L of alcohol.
• 2kg food.
• 1 bottle of perfume.
Travellers under 18 may import half these totals.
(b) Travellers over 18 years of age coming from countries other than those listed above, or residents returning to Argentina after less than one year's stay in countries other than those above, may import the following quantities of these:
• US$300 in gifts.
• 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars.
• 2L of alcohol.
• 5kg of food.
• 2 bottles of perfume.
Travellers under 18 may import half these totals.
Note: Items that might not be considered part of normal luggage (such as expensive camera equipment or musical instruments) should be declared upon arrival and the declaration shown on departure.
Banned imports:
Animals and birds from Africa or Asia (except Japan) without prior authorisation, meat, dairy products and fruit, bee products such as honey or wax, explosives, inflammable items, narcotics and pornography.
Import restrictions:
A licence is required for firearms and ammunition for hunting purposes. Gold must be declared.
Banned exports:
Illegal drugs, explosives, knives and deadly weapons, meat products, dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables, pornography and plants.
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