Is it worth getting Pesos?

[LB_NJ]

Will be in Cartegena for an overnight.

 

Is it worth converting dollars to pesos?

 

I am wondering if I should just spend dollars and not go through the effort, I am willing to just pay more in US dollars.

[StanleyandGus]

I had the same question- our tour guide, Dora the Explorer said it’s not necessary; apparently American dollars are fine. Mind you, I am not staying overnight, so if you’re going further afield, that might not apply.

 

[AtSeaAlways]

The general advice in most ports lately- find an ATM and get bits of local currency.  On a recent Transatlantic, several ship passengers could not enter a pretty park as they did not have any Euros.   

[LB_NJ]

On 10/31/2023 at 7:02 AM, AtSeaAlways said:

The general advice in most ports lately- find an ATM and get bits of local currency.  On a recent Transatlantic, several ship passengers could not enter a pretty park as they did not have any Euros.   

On transAtlantic I did buy Euros in advance and it was useful.

 

Just wondering if for several hours it would make a difference in Cartegena.

[VintageCheap]

The small street vendors, taxis and the port take dollars.  Nicer shops and

dining and attractions may not.  Fort admissions Pesos cash or credit.

[VintageCheap]

And the bigger places take chip enabled credit cards.