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MONEY MATTERS

Top Three Tips
• Carry a mix of different types of payments, such as local currency, an ATM card, and a
credit card.

• Traveler’s checks and Discover cards are not accepted in the countries visited on this
adventure.

• You will not be able to pay with U.S. dollars on the majority of this trip; you will need
local currency instead. U.S. dollars may be accepted in larger cities, such as Buenos Aires
and Santiago, but you should always ask about exchange rates before making a purchase.

Local Currency

For current exchange rates, please refer to an online converter tool like www.xe.com/
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Chile

The basic unit of currency in Chile is the peso. Banknote and coin denominations are
as follows:

• Banknotes: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 pesos

• Coins: 10, 50, 100, and 500 pesos

In Chile, U.S. dollars are sometimes accepted at tourist-related businesses or for large-ticket
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than 10,000 pesos in rural areas or in a small business.

Argentina

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• Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 pesos

• Coins: 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos

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than tips in pesos because of the strong exchange rate. Previous travelers have suggested
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larger ones for exchanging.

Uruguay

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as follows:

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