Grana Padano is one of the most popular cheeses of Italy. The name comes from the noun grana, which refers to the distinctively grainy texture of the cheese, and the adjective Padano, which refers to the valley Pianura Padana.
Feb 23, 2007, 11:46 AM. Hey, While the Discover Card is increasingly accepted in CR, it still isn't common enough to be truly convenient. Visa or MC, are more commonly accepted. If you are worried about surcharges check with your bank to see if there are any charges for using your debit card in Costa Rica. Most bank debit cards can be used without additional fees in Costa Rica.
Pre-paid currency cards are also a good option for Peru as you can get a cheap dollar-denominated card and it will work in all Peruvian cashpoints with no nasty exchange fees or commissions. We're finding that travellers cheques in Peru are less and less widely-accepted, but some casas de cambio do still take them.However, the commission rates are highly uncompetitive and you can't rely on finding anyone to take them.e're finding that travellers cheques in Peru are less and less widely-accepted, but some casas de cambio do still take them. However, the commission rates are highly uncompetitive and you can't rely on finding anyone to take them.