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Exchange Rates

Going to Cartagena...Where is the best place to exchange money? Here in the US at a bank or is there someplace in Cartagena with a better exchange rate? Thank you.

By mjordan2169 on Jan 13, 2008, 20:17 in Friendly Talkzone.

Enrique187 says on Jan 13, 2008, 20:42:

atm

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Neonovo says on Jan 13, 2008, 21:06:

Or at the airport in Bogota, at the exchange window near the customs-exit; whatever you do, do not exchange w/street currency-traders in Cartagena, who will acost you if the find out you have green backs, offer you a premium, then rip you off.

Neonovo

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mjordan2169 says on Jan 13, 2008, 21:13:

Neonovo,

I will not be in Bogota...Is there a similar place in the CTG airport?

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john_stark says on Jan 13, 2008, 21:16:

Yes, it's called an ATM. You will never be able to beat the rate you get from the ATM.

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tomtom33 says on Jan 14, 2008, 02:00:

The CTG airport does have a cambio. As soon as you pass through immigration take a left, and you will see the cambio window.

There are also at least 2 ATMs in the CTG airport. You have to walk outside. Take a left and walk around 40 feet. Re-enter the building and look for the ATMs. The ATM is by far the best deal.

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kentuckygreg2 says on Jan 14, 2008, 06:22:

Don't do it anywhere but an ATM. You can also go into a bank and ask to charge to your credit card for cash. You will get the published exchange rate from your credit card company and may get charged a few dollars for the transaction. ONLY WAYS TO GO!!!

Airport may give you 1800/1 when the real exchange rate is roughly 2000/1.

For all means don't do it in bar.

Love and happiness!

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osuspain says on Jan 14, 2008, 20:35:

Another option would be to exchange at Decamaron Hotel. Any taxi driver knows Decameron so that is not a big deal. Even if you’re not a guest...just walk in and it is on the right at the front desk. The exchange rate is not that great however it is better then the black market rate. As everyone else states ATM is the best option.

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kentuckygreg2 says on Jan 15, 2008, 09:39:

Another option would be to exchange at Decamaron Hotel. - - - Don't listen to this advice but it is an option. I stayed at the Decameron and did this (will never stay there again)

You will get a shit exchange rate. 1800/1 compared to 2000/1 (assuming that is the going rate at the time)

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