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Author:  Assman666 [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:48 am ]
Post subject:  exchanging money?
where is the best place to exchange in san jose? i was planing to just do so in the airport, but people have done different things.
Author:  Tstef527 [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:31 am ]
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Hey a**man..welcome to the site. Click on this thread https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16357

Read it, read it again and print it out and bring it with you. It will answer many many questions you have, including exchanging money. Have fun.
Author:  Western [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:58 pm ]
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HDR has two ATMs in the lobby/casino area. The one near the elevator spits out Colones. The one near the front desk, Dollars. Fair exchange rate. The Colonial Casino next door has a good ATM in the back of the casino for Colones. I have found these ATMs to be very convenient for me. Inside and secure (if there is such a thing in S.J. :? )

Most banks have ATMs which will give you your choice of Colones or Dollars. Banks are likely to have the best exchange rate but unless you are getting a small fortune in cash, I wouldn't sweat it too much.

I would not recommend using outside ATMs after dark.

If you want to trade Dollars for Colone, a bank would be your best bet. Take your passport.
Author:  Irish Drifter [ Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: exchanging money?
assman666 wrote:
where is the best place to exchange in san jose? i was planing to just do so in the airport, but people have done different things.


If you have to exchange money at the airport DO NOTuse the currency exchange booth in the baggage claim area. DO use the bank on the departure level. If you have a debit card you can use any of the ATM machines at the airport to get colones and avoid the hassle of going to the second floor and using the bank.

If you do not have to exchange at the airport wait until you get into town and use any bank.
Author:  Saiyan [ Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:10 am ]
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Go to the banks they give you 551 colones to 1 USD there dudes .
Author:  Orange [ Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:54 pm ]
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I exchanged money yesterday at the airport BAC bank on the departure level (upstairs) at 552¢ per dollar. Make sure you bring your passport. I left mine with my woman downstairs, but luckily I had an old laminated copy which she hesitantly accepted.
Author:  Spanky [ Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:57 pm ]
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Orange wrote:
I exchanged money yesterday at the airport BAC bank on the departure level (upstairs) at 552¢ per dollar. Make sure you bring your passport. I left mine with my woman downstairs, but luckily I had an old laminated copy which she hesitantly accepted.


:lol: Your woman downstairs. :lol:
Author:  Western [ Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:14 pm ]
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Spanky wrote:
:lol: Your woman downstairs. :lol:


JeJeJe!
That wouldn't be the the old toothless woman who is always outside panhandling, would it? I'll have to have a talk with her. She said that I was her "principe". :?

:lol: :wink:
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