MONEY EXCHANGE IN CUSCO

WHERE TO CHANGE FOREIGN CURRENCY IN CUSCO

before to go to the inca trail

Currency exchange in Cusco. In Peru the Sun (S /) is the official currency of Perú and there are bills of 10,20,50,100 and 200 and there are coins of 10,20,50 cents ASI AS 1, 2 and 5 soles. In the cusco the DOLLAR and EURO are accepted in the exchange houses, which are more valuable and common currencies. We also accept coins of different nationalities but the value is less.

If you visit Cusco it is recommended that you use the dollar or euro as they are of a higher value. But the exchange rate varies every day.

Exchange rate:

Exchange Here

You can pay with Dollar or Euro in Hotels, Restaurants, shops, train station to Machupicchu and travel agencies.

ATM in Cusco?

In Cusco you can find many ATMs near the Plaza de Armas or in the historic center that accept many types of cards such as: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Where you can withdraw soles as well as US dollars.

• Almost all the ATMs are located on AV. SOL.

Where is the best place to exchange dollars in cusco?

• The best option is to exchange your money on AV. SOL – Cusco, you will find many establishments there  at much better prices than in Plaza de Armas.

Where can I change foreign currency?

Banks L-V 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays – only half a day Sundays no attention.
House of changes near the main square of Cusco (av. Sol) 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
People who wear vests av. Sun from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Where do not change foreign currency?

(Because the value of the foreign currency is less to fly).

Airports (because the value of the foreign currency is less).
Terrestrial terminals.
Distant places of Cusco provincial capital.

Is it better to carry an American dollar or my currency of my country?

It is better to carry an American Dollar if you want to travel to Peru since most tourism companies and hotels use the dollar as a means of payment and also the price of the dollar in greater in different countries of South America.

try to bring dollars in good condition, in case if you bring broken dollar or in poor condition in price is much lower.