JC Tour always has the best exchange rates! In the centro the streets are lined with "casas de…read morecambio" don't be lazy about it and come here instead. One day I had an awfully lot of free time on my hands so, while I was looking for a place to exchange my CLP into USD I thought I would look for the best offer. I walked up and down the streets of downtown until I came across JC Tour. They are kind of around the corner from the main strip of exchange houses and that is what makes them so good. They have a variety of currencies they exchange - even gold! The best thing about them, is they have a website and phone number, so you can give them a call ahead of time to make sure you get the best exchange rate and your currency is available. Also, I would come during the afternoon between 2 and 4pm because it is less busy and you will have them time you need to ask any questions without feeling pressured by a long line behind you.

When you want to kill 3 birds with one stone, this is the place to go. Not only do they offer…read moreperuvian food and vegetables, but they are a call center and "official" store to exchange money. Although I have not used their other two services, I can vouch for their great selection of Peruvian goods (much like the selection in the vega but not as far). What I like most about this minimarket, more than the others, is that they offer pre-made peruvian food to go. Mostly, desserts such as arroz con leche, leche asada and mazamora morada but also Peruvian style tamales (ground corn "dough", wrapped in banana leaves with either chicken or pork, peruvian aji and a purple olive for good luck) For 1 mil, they are a delicious snack and can be eaten either cold or hot. Definitely worth coming here to pick up your favorite Peruvian snacks. Tip: Ask how much they are selling their quinoa that day...sometimes they have really good prices.