I am going to el salvador for 2 weeks, how much cash should i take/?

Question

I am going to el salvador for 2 weeks, how much cash should i take/?

Answer 1

it all depends on how long you will go for... is it 2 weeks? if it is then about $1,000 if you plan on going out all the time and eating out all the time plus a nice hotel you will do well with that amout. i prefer anywhere i travel i take my card i dont like dealing with cash and all stores take atms except little corner stores.. if you are going to stay at a more low price hotel you shouldnt even need that much money in my estimate i added 14 nights at $49.99 wich you can get a nice hotel with a pool overthere for that amount, there is also hotels that are more like the travelodge and motel 6 overthere that range between $15-$30 good luck!.

Answer 2

Take an ATM card which is taken everywhere and carry with you at least 100 dollars cash in denomination of 1, 5, 10 and 20s dollar bills don't take anything higher as almost noone wants to cash them for some reason.

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Answer 3

Take as little as possible. Take a debit card.

Answer 4

In the cities, you will not have a problem finding an ATM or paying with a credit card at the larger stores.  In the rural areas, cash is the only way to pay.

A good rule of thumb is to budget about $75 - $100 per day if you are by yourself.  Budget $25 - $50 more per additional person that joins you.  

It sounds expensive, but if you are visiting friends or family, keep in mind that they are very poor, and you will likely end up paying for things when you get together or go out  (We are a proud but humble people, and we will give you the best we have, even if we go without.  We don't expect you to pay).

Out of courtesy, I pay every time I'm there.

One last thing.  Have lots of singles, fives, and tens.  They come in handy.  Also, make sure they they are new and intact.

On my last trip, I made a purchase and paid with a $100 bill.  Making change was not really a problem.  They gave me a $50, a $10 and some change.  The $50 bill had a small corner missing.  Now, here in the US, that's not a big deal.  In El Salvador, no one wanted to cash the bill.  I tried to sneak it in, and they always asked for a different bill.  It became a game to see where I could pass off the bill.  I lost.  I even tried the airport to no avail.

Long story short, make sure your money is new, inspect the change you get back.