What is the best currency to bring to Colombia if you are traveling from abroad?

Colombia is a very attractive tourist destination in Latin America, which can accommodate tourists from different parts of the planet. If a traveler from abroad has plans to visit Colombian soil, they should consider the following recommendations knowing that the local peso is the currency that governs the territory. What currency should a foreigner who arrives in the country bring?

The first thing you should know is that it is best for you to arrive in Colombia with dollars, the currency internationally used in different countries.

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However, throughout the national territory you will not be able to buy goods with this currency and to do so you will have to go to an exchange house so that you can obtain Colombian pesos.

“To carry out all kinds of activities in Colombia, such as going whale watching in the Pacific, diving in Providencia and Santa Catalina, exploring Caño Cristales or living a great experience in the Coffee Region, It is important that you know in advance the type of currency and the payment methods available in Colombia and use a converter.”advised from the national Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.

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In recommendations provided by the financial services company Western Union, When you want to exchange money, do not do it at the exchange offices that are located at the airport or even in some hotels, since their rates will not be ideal.

Go to legal financial entities to exchange currencies

The best advice when you need to change money is to visit legal financial entities such as a bank where you can carry out this process, taking into account that the opening hours are Monday to Friday from eight in the morning to four in the afternoon.

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Even from this renowned company they maintain that “Unlike these exchange methods, Western Union offers in-person services and online currency conversion when you need to find a currency exchange near you. It is also ideal for sending money to someone in Colombia from abroad”.