CaribbeanBound Posted March 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Where's the best and cheapest and safest way to exchange dollars for Colombian Pesos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted March 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Where's the best and cheapest and safest way to exchange dollars for Colombian Pesos? I have never needed to use anything but US dollars in Cartagena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted June 2, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted June 2, 2014 We went to Cartagena last November. You are correct, you do not "need" local currency. However, we found all the admission prices were higher in USD than in the equivalent local currency, by a $1 or 2. Not a big deal, but it adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 4, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I would avoid conversion and go with USA dollars. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted June 4, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Either use US $ or use an ATM to get local currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Photographer Posted July 11, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Either use US $ or use an ATM to get local currency. ATMs are the best (and usually cheapest) way to get local currency. But you need to check what the fees are that your bank charges for this. Also, keep in mind if you use a credit card, you are taking out a "cash advance" and they will start charging interest from the day you take the money out. Use a low fee debit card. I believe Capital One has the best rates for international travelers. If you're only in town for one day, I would use US dollars. They charge you a little more, but they have to pay a currency exchange fee when they deposit the Dollars into their account at the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted July 11, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The exchange rate today for one US dollar is 1866.52 Colombian pesos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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