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		<title>Departure taxes in Mexico, Central and South America&#8230; Don&#8217;t let them surprise you when you are out of cash at the Airport</title>
		<link>http://blog.exitotravel.com/2008/08/05/departure-taxes-in-mexico-central-and-south-america-dont-let-them-surprise-you-when-you-are-out-of-cash-at-the-airport/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:18:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many countries in Latin America require a payment at the airport prior to departure. Often times you have to pay this amount in cash (usually either local currency or US Dollars). Argentina: (Buenos Aires EZE) $18 to be paid in USD upon checking in for international flight from Argentina. El Calafate: $18 to be paid [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many countries in Latin America require a payment at the airport prior to departure.  Often times you have to pay this amount in cash (usually either local currency or US Dollars).</p>
<p><strong>Argentina: (Buenos Aires EZE)</strong> $18 to be paid in USD upon checking in for international flight from Argentina.</p>
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<li><strong>El Calafate:</strong> $18 to be paid in USD at local airport for domestic flights.</li>
<li><strong>Trelew:</strong> $6.05 to be paid in USD at local airport for domestic flights.</li>
<li><strong>Ushuaia:</strong> $15 to be paid in USD at local airport for domestic flights.</li>
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<p><strong>Belize: (Belize City BZE)</strong> $20 Paid in cash at the airport prior to departure.</p>
<p><strong>Bolivia: (La Paz LPB) and (Santa Cruz VVI)</strong> $16 airport toll plus $25 traveler tax. ($100 USD reciprocal VISA fee now required for US citizens&#8230; check before you fly)</p>
<p><strong>Brazil:</strong> <strong>(Rio de Janeiro GIG) or (Sao Paulo GRU) </strong> None  (Included in ticket price). Visa required in advance including $100 reciprocal fee for US citizens.</p>
<p><strong>Chile: (Santiago SCL)</strong> $100 to be paid in USD, Visa, Master Card or American Express upon arrival at customs. (This is actually a reciprocal Visa fee)</p>
<p><strong>Costa Rica: (San Jose SJO) and (Liberia LIR)</strong> $26 to be paid in USD or local currency prior to checking in with the ticketing booth.  Costa Rica now accepts credit cards&#8230; however a cash advance fee may apply.  Use your debit card to avoid the fee.</p>
<p><strong>Ecuador: (Quito UIO) and (Guayaquil GYE)<br />
</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Guayaquil:</strong> $27.15 to be paid in USD upon checking in for international flight.n (Cash only)</li>
<li><strong>Quito:</strong> $40.80 to be paid in USD upon checking in for international flight. (Cash only)</li>
<li><strong>Shell:</strong> $3 to be paid in USD upon checking in for domestic flight to &amp; from Kapawi.</li>
<li><strong>Galapagos:</strong> $10 to be paid in USD for Galapagos Transit Control Card upon checking in for domestic flight to Galapagos.  National park fee currently USD 80 per person</li>
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<p><strong>Guatemala: (Guatemala City GUA)</strong> $30 for international departure, plus $5 per domestic flight, plus $5 fuel surcharge per domestic flight.</p>
<p><strong>Mexico; (Mexico City MEX)</strong> Included in ticket price (but over $70&#8230; paid when you buy your ticket). The same tax applies to all airports in Mexico</p>
<p><strong>Panama: (Panama City PTY)</strong> $20 paid at airport upon departure</p>
<p><strong>Peru: (Lima LIM)</strong> $30.25 for international departures, $6.05 for each domestic flight to be paid in USD or local currency after check-in before entering gate area. (cash only)</p>
<p><strong>Uruguay:</strong> <strong>(Montevideo MVD)</strong> $29 to be paid in USD after check-in, before entering gate area.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This information is estimated and is subject to change.  Check with the appropriate embassy prior to confirm accuracy prior to departure</p>
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