Hi London!
I know with metaphysical certitude that you can get 1,000 Argentine Pesos at a time, because I did it multiple times in February and March, 2010.
We experimented at several machines, trying to increase the yield beyond 1,000. None would give MORE than 1,000 Pesos, but several machines in different cities gave me 1,000 each time.
A few notes for you:
- Not all machines worked for me. A minority seem to be set to local networks that didn't recognize me as a customer. If you run into one, take back your card and go on to the next bank. You should be fine at the next bank.
- One machine was still set to an old lower limit of just 650 Pesos. I harrumphed and went on to the next bank. It gave me 1,000.
- Argentina seems to have certain exchange controls in place that prevented me from exchanging my Argentine Pesos back to either Chilean Pesos or, when I arrived home, Canadian dollars. Even the Canadian bank where I regularly do business turned me down. Don't bring a wad of Argentine Pesos out of the country. If you reach the airport with a lot of Argentine cash still in your wallet, consider blowing it in the duty free shop.
Happy travels, and let me know if I can help further. And if you need a couple hundred dollars in Argentine cash to get you started, I'm at your disposal!
David
capetien10@gmail.com