Money
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Where cards work
| Place | How to pay |
|---|---|
| Lima, Cusco, Santiago, Valparaíso | card |
| La Paz — hotels and restaurants | card |
| Markets, taxis, tips everywhere | cash |
| Uyuni and Sur Lípez | cash only |
| Tours, borders, programme payment | US dollars |
The last ATM before Sur Lípez is in the town of Uyuni
Beyond it — including the salt hotel and the lagoons — there are no ATMs at all. Withdraw in advance, with a two-day buffer.
Dollars — new series only
In Bolivia torn, nicked or old-series notes are refused by exchanges and tour operators alike. The final programme payment, per the organizer’s documents, is also in cash dollars.