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Costs of Living on the Road
  Local Cur Local Amt Exch DM Exch Dollar Comment
Month Total Costs              
Long distance Transportation     1.798,83   809,98  
Local Transportation   45,24   20,37  
Visas / Departure Tax   234,79   106,25  
Accommodation   359,25   161,64  
Museum/Entrance Fees   373,02   166,70  
Organized Tours/Sports   211,67   94,01  
Luggage Storage   0,00   0,00  
Out to Eat   70,30   31,58  
Supermarket   115,50   52,05  
Internet   35,05   15,78  
Books   0,00   0,00  
Post   35,56   16,00  
Phone   0,33   0,15  
Laundry   3,97   1,76  
Misc.   77,73   35,20  
Total       3.361,26   1.511,47  
Average  Cost per Person       1.680,63   755,74  
Average Per Day 31 Days
Long distance Transportation 58,03 26,13
Local Transportation 1,46 0,66
Visas / Departure Tax 7,57 3,43
Accommodation 11,59 5,21
Museum/Entrance Fees 12,03 5,38
Organized Tours/Sports 6,83 3,03
Luggage Storage 0,00 0,00
Out to Eat 2,27 1,02
Supermarket 3,73 1,68
Internet 1,13 0,51
Books 0,00 0,00
Post 1,15 0,52
Phone 0,01 0,00
Laundry 0,13 0,06
Misc. 2,51 1,14
Total       108,43   48,76  
Average  Cost per Person       54,21   24,38  
Average Per Day per Person 31 Days
Long distance Transportation 29,01 13,06
Local Transportation 0,73 0,33
Visas / Departure Tax 3,79 1,71
Accommodation 5,79 2,61
Museum/Entrance Fees 6,02 2,69
Organized Tours/Sports 3,41 1,52
Luggage Storage 0,00 0,00
Out to Eat 1,13 0,51
Supermarket 1,86 0,84
Internet 0,57 0,25
Books 0,00 0,00
Post 0,57 0,26
Phone 0,01 0,00
Laundry 0,06 0,03
Misc. 1,25 0,57
Total       54,21   24,38  
Day by Day lists of our Travel Costs
01.05.2002 Benque Belize  / Melchor / El Cruce / Tikal Guatemala
Long distance Transportation Q 16,00 3,41 4,69 7,50 2,13 Bus Melchor - El Cruce Guatemala 1 Q1
Long distance Transportation Q 20,00 3,41 5,87 7,50 2,67 Bus El Cruce - Tikal Guatemala 1 Q1
Local Transportation BZ$ 4,00 0,91 4,40 2,00 2,00 Local Taxi to Border 2 BZ$2
Visas / Departure Tax BZ$ 40,00 0,91 43,96 2,00 20,00 Departure Tax 3 BZ$3
Visas / Departure Tax BZ$ 14,50 0,91 15,93 2,00 7,25 Protected Areas Conservation Trust Fee 3 BZ$3
Accommodation Q 50,00 3,41 14,66 7,50 6,67 Jaguar Inn Camping 4 Q4
Museum/Entrance Fees Q 100,00 3,41 29,33 7,50 13,33 Tikal National Park 5 Q5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total       118,83   54,05  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   59,42   27,03  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
02.05.2002 Tikal / Flores / Santa Elena Guatemala Tikal / Flores / Santa Elena Guatemala
Long distance Transportation Q 60,00 3,41 17,60 7,50 8,00 Minibus Tikal - Flores 1 Q1
Long distance Transportation Q 160,00 3,41 46,92 7,50 21,33 Bus Flores - Guatemala City 1 Q1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Q 8,00 3,41 2,35 7,50 1,07 Sodas 8 Q8
Supermarket Q 4,00 3,41 1,17 7,50 0,53 Bread 9 Q9
Internet Q 12,00 3,41 3,52 7,50 1,60 1.6 US$ per Hour 10 Q10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   244,00   71,55   32,53  
Average  Cost per Person   122,00   35,78   16,27  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
03.05.2002 Guatemala City / Panajachel Guatemala Guatemala City / Panajachel Guatemala
Long distance Transportation Q 22,00 3,41 6,45 7,50 2,93 Bus Guatemala City - Panajachel Guatemala 1 Q1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Q 40,00 3,41 11,73 7,50 5,33 Campana Camping 4 Q4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket Q 37,50 3,41 11,00 7,50 5,00 Beans, Tortillas, Cheese, Pineapple, Papaya 9 Q9
Internet Q 3,00 3,41 0,88 7,50 0,40 1,6 US $ per Hour 10 Q10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   102,50   30,06   13,67  
Average  Cost per Person   51,25   15,03   6,83  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
04.05.2002 Panajachel / Antigua Guatemala Panajachel / Antigua Guatemala
Long distance Transportation Q 35,00 3,41 10,26 7,50 4,67 Bus Panajachel - Antigua 1 Q1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Q 37,00 3,41 10,85 7,50 4,93 Posada Ruiz 2 4 Q4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket Q 30,95 3,41 9,08 7,50 4,13 Market + Supermarket FruitsTortillas, Jelly, Vegs 9 Q9
Internet Q 7,00 3,41 2,05 7,50 0,93 1.87 US$ per Hour 10 Q10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Q 3,00 3,41 0,88 7,50 0,40 Detergent 13 Q13
Misc. Q 50,95 3,41 14,94 7,50 6,79 Sun Screen Lotion 13 Q13
Total   163,90   48,06   21,85  
Average  Cost per Person   81,95   24,03   10,93  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
05.05.2002 Antigua / Guatemala City / Valle Nuevo Guatemala / Santa Ana / Cerro Verde El Salvador  Antigua / Guatemala City / Valle Nuevo Guatemala / Santa Ana / Cerro Verde El Salvador 
Long distance Transportation Q 10,00 3,41 2,93 7,50 1,33 Bus Antigua - Guatemala City Guatemala 1 Q1
Long distance Transportation Q 122,00 3,41 35,78 7,50 16,27 Bus Guatemala City Guatemala - Santa Ana El Salvador 1 Q1
Long distance Transportation SC 13,83 3,98 3,47 8,75 1,58 Bus Santa Ana - Cerro Verde El Salvador 1 SC1
Local Transportation Q 4,00 3,41 1,17 7,50 0,53 Local Bus 2 Q2
Visas / Departure Tax SC 87,50 3,98 21,98 8,75 10,00 Entrance Fee Kirk El Salvador 3 SC3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Q 3,00 3,41 0,88 7,50 0,40 Tamali 8 Q8
Supermarket Q 9,45 3,41 2,77 7,50 1,26 Toritias + Bread 9 Q9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total       68,99   31,37  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   34,50   15,69  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
06.05.2002  Cerro Verde/ San Salvador / EL Poy El Salvador / Nueva Ocotepeque Honduras   Cerro Verde/ San Salvador / EL Poy El Salvador / Nueva Ocotepeque Honduras 
Long distance Transportation SC 9,54 3,98 2,40 8,75 1,09 Bus Cerro Verde - El Congo 1 SC1
Long distance Transportation SC 7,88 3,98 1,98 8,75 0,90 Bus El Congo - San Salvador 1 SC1
Long distance Transportation SC 21,88 3,98 5,50 8,75 2,50 Bus San Salvador - El Poy 1 SC1
Long distance Transportation LPS 10,00 7,27 1,38 16,00 0,63 Bus El Poy - Nueva Ocotepeque 1 LPS1
Local Transportation SC 7,93 3,98 1,99 8,75 0,91 Local Bus + Minibus 2 SC2
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax LPS 64,00 7,27 8,80 16,00 4,00 Entrance Fee Honduras 3 LPS3
Accommodation LPS 60,00 7,27 8,25 16,00 3,75 Hospedaje San Antonio 4 LPS4
Museum/Entrance Fees SC 20,30 3,98 5,10 8,75 2,32 Cerro Verde NP Entrance fee 2 days 5 SC5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat SC 4,00 3,98 1,01 8,75 0,46 Tortilla 8 SC8
Supermarket SC 10,85 3,98 2,73 8,75 1,24 Soda + Water 9 SC9
Supermarket LPS 24,00 7,27 3,30 16,00 1,50 Soada + Water 9 LPS9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total       42,43   19,29  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   21,21   9,64  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
07.05.2002 Nueva Ocotepeque /  (La Entrada) / Copan Ruinas Honduras  Nueva Ocotepeque /  (La Entrada) / Copan Ruinas Honduras 
Long distance Transportation LPS 100,00 7,27 13,76 16,00 6,25 Bus Nueva Ocotepeque - La Entrada Honduras 1 LPS1
Long distance Transportation LPS 46,00 7,27 6,33 16,00 2,88 Bus La Entrada - Copan Ruinas Honduras 1 LPS1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation LPS 100,00 7,27 13,76 16,00 6,25 Hotel Los Gemelos 4 LPS4
Museum/Entrance Fees LPS 326,00 7,27 44,84 16,28 20,02 Copan Ruins 5 LPS5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat LPS 4,00 7,27 0,55 16,00 0,25 Rice Fritters 8 LPS8
Supermarket LPS 40,00 7,27 5,50 16,00 2,50 Cuccomber + Manggo + Bread +Tortillas + Chilli Sauce 9 LPS9
Internet LPS 9,10 7,27 1,25 16,00 0,57 2.63 US$ Per Hour 10 LPS10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   625,10   85,98   38,72  
Average  Cost per Person   312,55   42,99   19,36  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
08.05.2002 Copan Ruinas / San Pedro Sula / Tegucigalpa Honduras  Copan Ruinas / San Pedro Sula / Tegucigalpa Honduras 
Long distance Transportation LPS 120,00 7,27 16,51 16,28 7,37 Bus Copan Ruinas - San Pedro Sula Honduras 1 LPS1
Long distance Transportation LPS 141,00 7,27 19,39 16,28 8,66 BusSan Pedro Sula - Tegucigalpa Honduras 1 LPS1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation LPS 100,00 7,27 13,76 16,28 6,14 Hotel Colonial 4 LPS4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat LPS 9,00 7,27 1,24 16,28 0,55 Tortillas 8 LPS8
Supermarket LPS 13,00 7,27 1,79 16,28 0,80 Melon + Bananas 9 LPS9
Internet LPS 16,00 7,27 2,20 16,28 0,98 1,54 US$ per Hour 10 LPS10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   399,00   54,88   24,51  
Average  Cost per Person   199,50   27,44   12,25  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
09.05.2002 Tegucigalpa / Guasaule Honduras / Leon Nicaragua  Tegucigalpa / Guasaule Honduras / Leon Nicaragua 
Long distance Transportation LPS 66,00 7,27 9,08 16,28 4,05 Bus Tegucigala - Guasaule Hondurus 4 1 LPS1
Long distance Transportation NC 60,00 6,30 9,52 13,85 4,33 Bus Guasaule - Leon Nicaragua 2.5 hours 1 NC1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax NC 193,90 6,30 30,78 13,85 14,00 Torist Card Entry Fee Nicaragua 3 NC3
Accommodation NC 75,00 6,30 11,90 13,85 5,42 Hotel Avenida 4 NC4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NC 33,00 6,30 5,24 13,85 2,38 Comida Corriente 8 NC8
Supermarket NC 36,50 6,30 5,79 13,85 2,64 Tang - Melon - Banana - Tomato Past - Tortillas 9 NC9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total       72,32   32,82  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   36,16   16,41  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
10.05.2002 Leon / Managua / Granada Nicaragua  Leon / Managua / Granada Nicaragua 
Long distance Transportation NC 26,00 6,30 4,13 14,00 1,86 Bus Leon - Managua 2.15 Hours 1 NC1
Long distance Transportation NC 18,00 6,30 2,86 14,00 1,29 Bus Managua - Granada 1 Hour 1 NC1
Local Transportation NC 4,00 6,30 0,63 14,00 0,29 Local Bus Managua 2 NC2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NC 100,00 6,30 15,87 14,00 7,14 Hospedaje La Calzada 4 NC4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NC 23,00 6,30 3,65 14,00 1,64 Fruit Juice, Snack, Vigoron 8 NC8
Supermarket NC 6,50 6,30 1,03 14,00 0,46 Tortillas 9 NC9
Internet NC 30,00 6,30 4,76 14,00 2,14 2,17 US$ per Hour 10 NC10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   207,50   32,94   14,82  
Average  Cost per Person   103,75   16,47   7,41  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
11.05.2002 Granada / Rivas / Pena Blancas Nicaragua / Canas / Tilelaren  Costa Rica Granada / Rivas / Pena Blancas Nicaragua / Canas / Tilelaren  Costa Rica
Long distance Transportation NC 26,00 6,30 4,13 14,00 1,86 Bus Granada  -Rivas 1.5 h 1 NC1
Long distance Transportation NC 20,00 6,30 3,17 14,00 1,43 Bus Rivas - Pena Blancas Nicaragua 45 min 1 NC1
Long distance Transportation CC 2.600,00 160,00 16,25 352,00 7,39 Bus Pena Blancas Costa Rica - Canas 2.5 Hours 1 CC1
Long distance Transportation CC 680,00 160,00 4,25 352,00 1,93 Bus Canas - Tilelaran 45 min 1 CC1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax NC 56,00 6,30 8,89 14,00 4,00 Exit Nicaragua 3 NC3
Accommodation CC 2.000,00 160,00 12,50 352,00 5,68 Hotel Central Tel: 6955363 4 CC4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket CC 1.288,00 160,00 8,05 352,00 3,66 Tortiallas, Cheese, Crackers, Beans, Cuccumber 9 CC9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. NC 28,00 6,30 4,44 14,00 2,00 Stupidity getting ripped of Municipal Exit Fee 13 NC13
Total       61,68   27,94  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   30,84   13,97  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
12.05.2002 Tilelaren / La Fortuna / San Jose Costa Rica Tilelaren / La Fortuna / San Jose Costa Rica
Long distance Transportation CC 1.700,00 160,00 10,63 352,00 4,83 Bus Tilelaren - La Fortuna 2.5 Hrs. 1 CC1
Long distance Transportation CC 2.260,00 160,00 14,13 352,00 6,42 Bus La Fortuna - San Jose 5 Hours 1 CC1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation CC 3.000,00 160,00 18,75 352,00 8,52 Gran Hotel Imperial 4 CC4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat CC 500,00 160,00 3,13 352,00 1,42 Pizza 8 CC8
Supermarket CC 1.080,00 160,00 6,75 352,00 3,07 Tortillas, Carrots, Beans, Chips, 9 CC9
Internet CC 400,00 160,00 2,50 352,00 1,14 1.14 US$ per Hour 10 CC10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   8.940,00   55,88   25,40  
Average  Cost per Person   4.470,00   27,94   12,70  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
13.05.2002 San Jose / Paso Ca Noas Costa Rica / Paso Ca Noas Panama San Jose / Paso Ca Noas Costa Rica / Paso Ca Noas Panama
Long distance Transportation CC 14.000,00 160,00 87,50 352,00 39,77 Bus San Jose  Costa Rica - Panama City Panama 1 CC1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax B$ 2,00 0,45 4,44 1,00 2,00 Tourist Entry Fee 3 B$3
Visas / Departure Tax B$ 5,00 0,45 11,11 1,00 5,00 Tourist Card Kirk 3 B$3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket CC 350,00 160,00 2,19 352,00 0,99 Baguette / Carrots 9 CC9
Internet CC 400,00 160,00 2,50 352,00 1,14 1.14US $ per Hour 10 CC10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total       107,74   48,90  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   53,87   24,45  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
14.05.2002 Panama City Panama Panama City Panama
Long distance Transportation B$ 476,00 0,45 1.057,78 1,00 476,00 Flight Panama City Panama - Quito Ecuador (via Bogota Colombia) 1 B$1
Local Transportation B$ 2,00 0,45 4,44 1,00 2,00 Taxi after arrival in Panama City 2 B$2
Local Transportation B$ 2,00 0,45 4,44 1,00 2,00 Local Buses 2 B$2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation B$ 16,00 0,45 35,56 1,00 16,00 Voyager International Hostel 4 B$4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat B$ 1,28 0,45 2,84 1,00 1,28 Water Ice + .78 for McDonalds 2 Hamburger 8 B$8
Supermarket B$ 2,46 0,45 5,47 1,00 2,46 Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Tang 9 B$9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   499,74   1.110,53   499,74  
Average  Cost per Person   249,87   555,27   249,87  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
15.05.2002 Panama City Panama / Bogota Columbia / Quito Ecuador Panama City Panama / Bogota Columbia / Quito Ecuador
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation B$ 0,50 0,45 1,11 1,00 0,50 Local Bus to Airport 2 B$2
Visas / Departure Tax B$ 40,00 0,45 88,89 1,00 40,00 Airport Dep. Tax Panama 3 B$3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat B$ 2,06 0,45 4,58 1,00 2,06 McDonalds 4 Hamburgers, 2 Soft Ice Cream Cones 8 B$8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet B$ 1,00 0,45 2,22 1,00 1,00 1 US$ per Hour 10 B$10
Books 11 11
Post B$ 16,00 0,45 35,56 1,00 16,00 Sent Books + Film Registered Mail  12 B$12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   59,56   132,36   59,56  
Average  Cost per Person   29,78   66,18   29,78  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
16.05.2002 Quito Ecuador Quito Ecuador
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation EC$ 4,00 0,45 8,89 1,00 4,00 Taxi from Airport 2 EC$2
Local Transportation EC$ 0,40 0,45 0,89 1,00 0,40 Local Bus 2 EC$2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation EC$ 10,00 0,45 22,22 1,00 10,00 Hostal The Friendly Volcano 15.05.02 4 EC$4
Accommodation EC$ 10,00 0,45 22,22 1,00 10,00 Hostal Titisee 16.05.02 4 EC$4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat EC$ 1,45 0,45 3,22 1,00 1,45 Hotdog + Pastry 8 EC$8
Supermarket EC$ 2,20 0,45 4,89 1,00 2,20 Noodles + Tomato Sauce + Tuna Fish 9 EC$9
Internet EC$ 1,00 0,45 2,22 1,00 1,00 ,70 US$ per Hour or ,80 US$ and Hour 10 EC$10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   29,05   64,56   29,05  
Average  Cost per Person   14,53   32,28   14,53  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
17.05.2002 Quito / Riobamba / Cuenca Ecuador Quito / Riobamba / Cuenca Ecuador
Long distance Transportation EC$ 20,00 0,45 44,44 1,00 20,00 Bus Quito - Cuenca 11.5 Hrs. 1 EC$1
Local Transportation EC$ 0,40 0,45 0,89 1,00 0,40 Local Bus 2 EC$2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation EC$ 10,00 0,45 22,22 1,00 10,00 Samay 4 EC$4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat EC$ 0,40 0,45 0,89 1,00 0,40 Cheese Sandwich 8 EC$8
Supermarket EC$ 0,80 0,45 1,78 1,00 0,80 Rolls 9 EC$9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   31,60   70,22   31,60  
Average  Cost per Person   15,80   35,11   15,80  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
18.05.2002 Cuenca / Machalla / Haquillas Ecuador  / Haquillas / Tumbes  Peru Cuenca / Machalla / Haquillas Ecuador  / Haquillas / Tumbes  Peru
Long distance Transportation EC$ 7,20 0,45 16,00 1,00 7,20 Bus Cuenca - Machala 1 EC$1
Long distance Transportation EC$ 3,00 0,45 6,67 1,00 3,00 Bus Machala - Haquillas 1 EC$1
Long distance Transportation SOL 3,33 1,51 2,21 3,33 1,00 Minibus (Collectivo) Haquillas - Tumbes 1 SOL1
Long distance Transportation SOL 99,90 1,51 66,16 3,33 30,00 Bus Tumbes - Lima 1 SOL1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat EC$ 0,70 0,45 1,56 1,00 0,70 Cheese Sandwiches 8 EC$8
Supermarket EC$ 1,50 0,45 3,33 1,00 1,50 Mixed rolls + Oranges 9 EC$9
Internet EC$ 0,35 0,45 0,78 1,00 0,35 .75 US$ per hour (1.30 most expensive) 10 EC$10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total       96,70   43,75  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   48,35   21,88  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
19.05.2002 Lima Peru Lima Peru
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation SOL 3,33 1,51 2,21 3,33 1,00 Taxi bus station - Hotel 2 SOL2
Local Transportation SOL 4,00 1,51 2,65 3,40 1,18 Local Bus to Mira Flores 2 SOL2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation SOL 30,00 1,51 19,87 3,40 8,82 Hotel Espana 4 SOL4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat SOL 6,00 1,51 3,97 3,40 1,76  Potato things + Pig Sandwich 8 SOL8
Supermarket SOL 22,50 1,51 14,90 3,40 6,62 Manderines + Choco Bars + Supermarket Pasta Tomato Sauce + Cookies + Jam 9 SOL9
Internet SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 .59 US$ per Hour 10 SOL10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   6,15   44,26   19,68  
Average  Cost per Person   1,00   88,52   39,35  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
20.05.2002 Lima / Nacsa Peru Lima / Nacsa Peru
Long distance Transportation SOL 130,00 1,51 86,09 3,40 38,24 Bus Lima  - Cusco 1 SOL1
Local Transportation SOL 4,00 1,51 2,65 3,40 1,18 Taxi to bus station 2 SOL2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat SOL 7,50 1,51 4,97 3,40 2,21 Egg Sandwich + Donuts + Cake + Potatos + Popcorn 8 SOL8
Supermarket SOL 3,00 1,51 1,99 3,40 0,88 9 SOL9
Internet SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 .59 US$ per Hour 10 SOL10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone SOL 0,50 1,51 0,33 3,40 0,15 Brasilian Emabassy  12,1 SOL12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. SOL 1,50 1,51 0,99 3,40 0,44 Toilette 13 SOL13
Total   3,20   97,68   43,38  
Average  Cost per Person   1,60   48,84   21,69  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
21.05.2002 Cusco Peru Cusco Peru
Long distance Transportation 1 1 1
Local Transportation SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 Bus Station Hotel 2 SOL2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3 3
Accommodation SOL 24,00 1,51 15,89 3,40 7,06 Hostal Rojas 4 SOL4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7 7
Out to Eat SOL 8,00 1,51 5,30 3,40 2,35 Meal Menu (2.5) , Donuts, Corn, Popcorn, Choco Donut, Potatos (Breakfast) 8 SOL8 8
Supermarket 9 9 9
Internet SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 .59 US$ per Hour 10 SOL10 10
Books 11 11 11
Post 12 12 12
Misc. SOL 0,10 1,51 0,07 3,40 0,03 Copy Passport 13 SOL13
Total   36,10   23,91   10,62  
Average  Cost per Person   18,05   11,95   5,31  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
22.05.2002 Cusco / Tombomachay / Pisaq / Urubamba / Chinchero Peru Cusco / Tombomachay / Pisaq / Urubamba / Chinchero Peru
Long distance Transportation SOL 4,00 1,51 2,65 3,40 1,18 Bus Cusco - Tombomachay (30 min) 1 SOL1
Long distance Transportation SOL 3,00 1,51 1,99 3,40 0,88 Bus Tombomachay - Pisaq (40 Min) 1 SOL1
Long distance Transportation SOL 4,00 1,51 2,65 3,40 1,18 Bus Pisaq - Urubamba (1 Hour) 1 SOL1
Long distance Transportation SOL 3,00 1,51 1,99 3,40 0,88 Bus Urubamba - Chinchero (1 Hour) 1 SOL1
Long distance Transportation SOL 0,00 1,51 0,00 3,40 0,00 Taxi Chinchero - Cusco (Did not Pay Would not drop us off where promise) (30 min) 1 SOL1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation SOL 24,00 1,51 15,89 3,40 7,06 Hostal Rojas 4 SOL4
Museum/Entrance Fees SOL 20,00 1,51 13,25 3,40 5,88 Cusco Sites Tickets 5 SOL5
Museum/Entrance Fees SOL 340,00 1,51 225,17 3,40 100,00 Inca Trail + Machu Pichu 5 SOL5
Organized Tours/Sports SOL 317,63 1,51 210,35 3,40 93,42 Inca Trail Tour Guide Tour 6 SOL6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat SOL 6,50 1,51 4,30 3,40 1,91 Potato, Cheese Pastry, Popcorn, Donut,Cake 8 SOL8
Supermarket SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 Muesli Bar ? 9 SOL9
Internet SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 ,74 US$ per Hour 10 SOL10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   724,13   479,55   212,98  
Average  Cost per Person   4,00   959,11   425,96  
Rest Amount in Local Currency
23.05.2002 Cusco Peru Cusco Peru
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation SOL 24,00 1,51 15,89 3,40 7,06 Hostal Rojas 4 SOL4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat SOL 4,00 1,51 2,65 3,40 1,18 Cheese Pastry + Menu 8 SOL8
Supermarket SOL 16,50 1,51 10,93 3,40 4,85 Milk powder + Banana +Carrot + Advocado + Soda + Tomato Soup + Crackers +Bread 9 SOL9
Internet SOL 3,50 1,51 2,32 3,40 1,03 ,74 US$ per Hour 10 SOL10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry SOL 6,00 1,51 3,97 3,40 1,76 12,2 SOL12,2
Misc. SOL 3,00 1,51 1,99 3,40 0,88 Petrol for stove 13 SOL13
Misc. SOL 5,00 1,51 3,31 3,40 1,47 Haircut Kirk 13 SOL13
Total   62,00   41,06   18,24  
Average  Cost per Person   31,00   20,53   9,12  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
24.05.2002 Cusco / Urubamba / Ullantaytambu / Inca Trail Peru Cusco / Urubamba / Ullantaytambu / Inca Trail Peru
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket SOL 3,50 1,51 2,32 3,40 1,03 Popcorn, banana, bread 9 SOL9
Internet SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 ,74 US$ per Hour 10 SOL10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. SOL 4,00 1,51 2,65 3,40 1,18 Ponchos 13 SOL13
Misc. SOL 0,50 1,51 0,33 3,40 0,15 Toilette 13 SOL13
Total   9,00   5,96   2,65  
Average  Cost per Person   4,50   2,98   1,32  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
25.05.2002 Inca Trail Peru Inca Trail Peru
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   0,00   0,00   0,00  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   0,00   0,00  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
26.05.2002 Inca Trail Peru Inca Trail Peru
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 Tip Porters even though we did not use them 6 SOL6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   2,00   1,32   0,59  
Average  Cost per Person   1,00   0,66   0,29  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
27.05.2002 Inca Trail Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes / Cusco Peru Inca Trail Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes / Cusco Peru
Long distance Transportation SOL 119,00 1,51 78,81 3,40 35,00 Train Aguas Calientes - Cusco Peru 1 SOL1
Local Transportation SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 Taxi 2 SOL2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation SOL 24,00 1,51 15,89 3,40 7,06 Hostal Rojas 4 SOL4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 Meat sticks 8 SOL8
Supermarket SOL 5,00 1,51 3,31 3,40 1,47 Soda + Manderine 9 SOL9
Internet SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 ,59 US$ per hour (Happy Hour) 10 SOL10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   154,00   101,99   45,29  
Average  Cost per Person   77,00   50,99   22,65  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
28.05.2002 Cusco / Puno Peru Cusco / Puno Peru
Long distance Transportation SOL 26,00 1,51 17,22 3,40 7,65 Bus Cusco - Puno 1 SOL1
Long distance Transportation SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 Terminal Bus Station fee 1 SOL1
Local Transportation SOL 2,00 1,51 1,32 3,40 0,59 Taxi from Bus station Hotel 2 SOL2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation SOL 20,00 1,51 13,25 3,40 5,88 Tumi II 4 SOL4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat SOL 8,00 1,51 5,30 3,40 2,35 Cheese Pastries, Cheese Sandwich, Hamburger + Fires 8 SOL8
Supermarket SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 Drink Mix 9 SOL9
Internet SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 ,59 $ per hour 10 SOL10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. SOL 0,50 1,51 0,33 3,40 0,15 Toilette 13 SOL13
Total   60,50   40,07   17,79  
Average  Cost per Person   30,25   20,03   8,90  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
29.05.2002 Puno/ Yunguyo / Kasani Peru  / Kasani / Copacabana / La Paz Puno/ Yunguyo / Kasani Peru  / Kasani / Copacabana / La Paz
Long distance Transportation SOL 8,00 1,51 5,30 3,40 2,35 Bus Puno - Yunguyo Peru 1 SOL1
Long distance Transportation BS 28,00 3,18 8,81 7,00 4,00 Bus Copacabana - La Paz Bolivia 1 BS1
Long distance Transportation BS 7,50 3,18 2,36 7,00 1,07 Taxi Kasani - Copacaban Bolivia 1 BS1
Local Transportation BS 3,00 3,18 0,94 7,00 0,43 Ferry on way to La Paz 2 BS2
Local Transportation BS 10,00 3,18 3,14 7,00 1,43 Taxi from Bus Stop to Centro 2 BS2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation BS 45,00 3,18 14,15 7,00 6,43 Posada El Carretero 4 BS4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat BS 6,50 3,18 2,04 7,00 0,93 Hotdogs + Sandwich 8 BS8
Out to Eat SOL 0,40 1,51 0,26 3,40 0,12 Cheese Pastrys 8 SOL8
Supermarket SOL 1,00 1,51 0,66 3,40 0,29 Manderines 9 SOL9
Supermarket BS 10,00 3,18 3,14 7,00 1,43 Coke + Chocolate 9 BS9
Internet BS 2,00 3,18 0,63 7,00 0,29 ,57 US$ per Hour 10 BS10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. BS 1,00 3,18 0,31 7,00 0,14 Toilette 13 BS13
Total       41,76   18,91  
Average  Cost per Person   0,00   20,88   9,45  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
30.05.2002 La Paz Bolivia La Paz Bolivia
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation BS 45,00 3,18 14,15 7,00 6,43 Posada El Carretero 4 BS4
Museum/Entrance Fees BS 156,00 3,18 49,06 7,00 22,29 La Paz Prison 5 BS5
Museum/Entrance Fees BS 20,00 3,18 6,29 7,00 2,86 Movie Last Castle 5 BS5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat BS 13,00 3,18 4,09 7,00 1,86 Hotdogs, Donuts, Soda 8 BS8
Supermarket BS 1,00 3,18 0,31 7,00 0,14 Manderines 9 BS9
Internet BS 1,00 3,18 0,31 7,00 0,14 ,57 Per Hour 10 BS10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. BS 1,00 3,18 0,31 7,00 0,14 Toilet Paper 13 BS13
Total   237,00   74,53   33,86  
Average  Cost per Person   118,50   37,26   16,93  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
31.05.2002 La Paz Bolivia La Paz Bolivia
Long distance Transportation BS 90,00 3,18 28,30 7,00 12,86 Bus La Paz - Uyuni 1 BS1
Long distance Transportation BS 4,00 3,18 1,26 7,00 0,57 Terminal Bus Tax 1 BS1
Local Transportation BS 2,60 3,18 0,82 7,00 0,37 Local Bus 2 BS2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat BS 15,80 3,18 4,97 7,00 2,26 Breakfast + Chicken Sandwich + Donuts + Cheese Bread 8 BS8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet BS 3,00 3,18 0,94 7,00 0,43 .71 US $ Per Hour 10 BS10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. BS 150,00 3,18 47,17 7,00 21,43 Handicrafts/ 20 pieces Souveniers 13 BS13
Total   265,40   83,46   37,91  
Average  Cost per Person   132,70   41,73   18,96  
Rest Amount in Local Currency