La Paz & Around - Bolivia - page 133

Money
ATMS
Cash withdrawals of bolivianos and US dollars are possible at numerous ATMs at major
intersections around the city. For cash advances (bolivianos only, amount according to
your limit in your home country) with no commission and little hassle, try the Lonely
Planet-listed options.
Banco Mercantil Offline map Google map (cnr Mercado & Ayacucho)
Banco Nacional de Bolivia Offline map Google map (cnr Colón & Camacho)
MONEY TRANSFERS
Try Western Union/DHL , which has outlets scattered all around town, for urgent interna-
tional money transfers.
MONEY CHANGERS
Casas de cambio (exchange offices) in the city center can be quicker and more convenient
than banks. Most places open from 8:30am to noon and 2pm to 6pm weekdays, and on
Saturday mornings.
Be wary of counterfeit US dollars and bolivianos, especially with cambistas (street
money changers) who loiter around the intersections of Colón, Camacho and Santa Cruz.
Traveler's checks can be virtually impossible to change, except at money changers and
banks.
Cambios América Offline map Google map (Camacho 1223, Casco Viejo) Money-changing
bureau.
Casa de Cambio Sudamer Offline map Google map (Colón 206 at Camacho, Casco Viejo;
8:30am-6:30pm Mon-Fri, 9:30am-12:30pm Sat) Also has MoneyGram service for
money transfers.
Post
Many hotels now have post boxes.
Central post office (Ecobol; cnr Mariscal Santa Cruz & Oruro, Prado; 8am-8pm
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-6pm Sat, 9am-noon Sun) Lista de correos (poste restante) mail is held
for two months for free here - bring your passport. A downstairs customs desk facilitates
international parcel posting.