Could anyone who has travelled to South American countries please let me know if it is best to take US$ or Sterling? I am thinking of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala & Belize and Peru.

Thank you.

Jaya

I went to Ecuador in 2013, and the US$ is widely accepted there and was in fact was the only currency that I took. This is the same in many South American countries, in that US$ are widely accepted.

A couple of the countries you are thinking of, do have a local currency so it may be a good idea to take sufficient for remote areas if you wish. However, currency can be exchanged in resort, and your tour manager will be happy to advise during the tour.

I hope this helps.

Kindest regards,

Monty

I was in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro December 2011. I took a mixture of both US dollars, Argentine Pesos and Brazilian Reals. I was most surprised in Buenos Aires to find my bank machine in the shopping mall, choosing English up came my name welcoming me to Argentina 🙂 My family, bless them, had put Brazilian reals into my birthday cards for me to spend. The only problem we had was trying to spend the reals at the airport- one shop open :@

Jan

Easier to change , and widely accepted as currency too.

Sheila

Hello

Could anyone who has travelled to South American countries please let me know if it is best to take US$ or Sterling? I am thinking of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala & Belize and Peru.

Thank you.

Jaya

Haha,

This sounds like a question for Bob, however my Latin friends do tell me they are more than happy to accept USD.

Thanks

I brought US dollars to Costa Rica/Nicaragua and plan to do the same for the Mexico tour. I am sure you will be safe enough with them!

Best wishes,

Bob

I was in Peru last year. I took dollars. Using the leftover ones for my next holiday.

Angie

Jaya