EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

COUNTRIES VISITED – Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica

This month was a bit of a rough patch for the budget. During our race against time to meet up with our family in Costa Rica, we moved much faster than we normally would and as a result spent more in the process.  We did not have as many opportunities to camp as we would have hoped and spent a lot on accommodations. This also marks the beginning of the whirlwind of family visits (in the most expensive country in Central America), where we partied it up Tico style and indulged in a few more costly activities than we normally would have. It was a hell of a month, and we had a blast

GAS-$545.75

I shed a tear for our budget every time we have to fill up the tank… lol

BORDER FEES- $170.79

This includes our super sketchy border crossing into Nicaragua

ACCOMMODATIONS- $399.31

CAR EXPENSES- $105.90

New brake-line for the truck, carwash, oil, and other various car stuff

TOLLS, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING- $61.35

This cost is pretty high for the month because it includes our ferry crossings to and from Isla Ometepe
GROCERIES- $435.53
DINING OUT-  $295.36

BEER AND LIQUOR- $109.54

ENTERTAINMENT, TOURS, PARK ENTRANCE FEES – $93.00
Entry fee and a night tour at Volcan Masaya, butterfly garden and a night tour in Monte Verde (we really like the night tours!), and park entrance fee in Puerto Viejo

MISC – $33.70

Mainly toiletries and stocking up on some essential items for the car

GRAND TOTAL- $2250.23

~$75/day