Avoid exchanging money with street vendors (“arbolitos”)
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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While the “blue dollar” system is well-known, exchanging cash on the street involves counterfeit risks. Always choose licensed exchange houses.
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Avoid exchanging money with street vendors (“arbolitos”)Buenos Aires, Argentina
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