Newcomer Exchange Help!!

[sell1980]

Hello everyone,

I'm seeking assistance in finding a currency exchange (cambio) that operates on Sundays. We'll be arriving in Argentina on a Sunday morning, and our hotel is located near Plaza de Mayo. Could anyone recommend a cambio in this vicinity that is open on Sundays? Alternatively, should we consider obtaining a small amount from the airport or an ATM for the day and then visit a cambio on Monday?

 

[Traveler]

Obtain some local currency at the airport for immediate needs, and arrange the remaining cash through Western Union for Monday pickup. This is what we did, and we received a 15% better rate compared to a currency exchange.

 

[EmusA]

On Sunday, the informal currency exchange market, known as the "blue market," will be operational on Florida Street.

 

[GlasgowJohn]

Use a credit card until the exchanges open on Monday.

 

[Betsy Ross]

You should be able to manage until Monday with credit cards as most restaurants take credit cards and you can use Uber at the airport or pay with Credit card. There is an exchange house open in Palermo Soho in Plaza Serrano that is open on Sundays.

 

[sell1980]

I am back in BA. This time staying in Recoleta. Do any of you know any exchange houses that are open in Recoleta? I don't want to go all the way down to Florida street. Thanks.

 

[earlyretirement]

I am back in BA. This time staying in Recoleta. Do any of you know any exchange houses that are open in Recoleta? I don't want to go all the way down to Florida street. Thanks.

There are several in Recoleta but most of them don't have signs and are more private places that you have to know about. Some places operate as something else like a jewelry store and then you just tell them you want to exchange and they will buzz you into another room. The place I go to is Pueyrredon 1687 @ Juncal. Very nice people and rates are always great.

 

[Uncle Wong]

There are several in Recoleta but most of them don't have signs and are more private places that you have to know about. Some places operate as something else like a jewelry store and then you just tell them you want to exchange and they will buzz you into another room. The place I go to is Pueyrredon 1687 @ Juncal. Very nice people and rates are always great.

I went to that one. I think this is the one that you sent me @earlyretirement? You sent me two options and I can't remember if this was the one I went to but they were great! They even exchanged some smaller bills that I had. The exchange rate wasn't as good but I had a lot of $50 and $20's too that they exchanged but each had their own exchange rate.

 

[MikeYoung]

There are several in Recoleta but most of them don't have signs and are more private places that you have to know about. Some places operate as something else like a jewelry store and then you just tell them you want to exchange and they will buzz you into another room. The place I go to is Pueyrredon 1687 @ Juncal. Very nice people and rates are always great.

I can confirm this place is great. You enter and then tell the guy you want to exchange money and he will buzz another door inside so you go into a separate area.