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enforced strict austerity measures and the
Argentine economy began to improve.
Today, prices in Buenos Aires are comparable
to those of other major cities around the world,
although slightly lower than in New York and
Paris.
Dollars and travelers checks can be exchanged
at banks and
cambios (
exchange houses) as well
as at your hotel. At this writing there is no par-
allel market and the dollar and peso are
accepted equally. By the way, in the years when
it did exist, it was not a hush-hush thing. Paral-
lel rates were published in daily newspapers!
Credit Cards
All major international credit cards - American
Express, MasterCard, Visa and Diner's Club -
are readily accepted at hotels, restaurants, and
shops.
Tip
You should have cash and traveler's
checks with you because some smaller
places may not accept credit cards.
Tipping
A restaurant tip of 10% is customary, plus a 5%
bonus for excellent service. Taxies are not
tipped.
