As memorable souvenirs, travelers prefer to buy jewelry, local textiles, and all sorts of spices. Look for products made of precious metals in specialized stores. A large selection of textiles and souvenirs can be found in street markets.
Go shopping with the local currency. In supermarkets and large shopping malls, you can pay with a credit card. Going to markets, it's recommended to prepare more bills of small denomination, which can make it easier to pay.
The standard voltage is 110 V, so for using some electrical devices, you may need a special adapter.
The best way to make phone calls is from public payphones with the most favorable rates. Payphones can work with special plastic cards or tokens, while some of them accept credit cards.
The most advantageous currency exchange can be made in private offices “casas de cambio”. Banks offer less favorable rates. Next to all banks, there are round-the-clock ATMs through which you can cash out money from a credit card.
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