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Traveling in Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela was the most expensive part of my one year trip around the world so far. Looking back at my expenses, the only way I can justify my spending is because I chose safety over saving money.
Complete 2 days Argentina spending breakdown
Canadian Tourist Fee - 1375.19 Argentine Pesos ($109.28 CAD or $78 USD)
Flight from Bogota to Buenos Aires on LATAM Business Class - 1,456.35 Argentine Pesos + 37,500 Avios Miles ($115.73 CAD)
Bus from Puerto Iguazu airport to Peter Pan hostel - 120 Argentine Pesos ($9.54 CAD)
Tourist tax - 25 Argentine Pesos ($1.99 CAD)
Printing documents - 20 Argentine Pesos ($1.59 CAD)
1 night in Peter Pan Hostel - 250 Argentine Pesos ($19.87 CAD)
Taxi from Puerto Iguazu to Foz Iguazu Airport in Brazil - 400 Argentine Pesos ($31.79 CAD)
Entry fee to Argentina Iguazu Falls - 500 Argentine Pesos ($39.73 CAD)
ATM Fee - 196.56 Argentine Pesos ($15.62 CAD)
Food - 278 Argentine Pesos ($22.09)
Aerolineas Flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu - 4,273.05 Argentine ($339.56 CAD)
Total Argentina spending: 8,900.16 Argentine Pesos ($706.79 CAD)
Total Argentina spending without flights: 3,166.98 Argentine Pesos ($251.50 CAD)
Average daily Argentina spending: 4,450.14 Argentine Pesos ($353.40 CAD)
Average daily Argentina spending without flights: 1,583.49 Argentine Pesos ($125.75 CAD)
Total Points and Miles spent: 37,500 Avios Miles for a LATAM Business Class flight from Bogota to Buenos Aires
I spent so much money going through Argentina because I needed to get a VISA to Brazil as quickly as possible so I can enter Venezuela safely. In hindsight, I should have researched acquiring the Brazilian VISA much earlier. If I did that, I would have definitely saved hundreds of dollars.
Complete 12 days Venezuela spending breakdown
* Mount Roraima and Venezuela tour package including:
* Private transfer from Santa Elena to Ciudad Bolivar
* Private transfer from Porta Ordaz to Ciudad Bolivar
* 2 night stay at a Posada in Santa Elena
* 1 night stay at Posada Don Carlo in Ciudad Bolivar
* 1 night stay at Waipa Hotel in Porta Ordaz
* 1 night stay in Canaima
* 1 night sleeping on hammocks
* Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, porters
* Round trip flight from Ciudad Bolivar to Canaima on a small plane and pickup and drop off to and from the Brazil-Venezuela border
* Total cost of tour - 2,886,000 Bolivares ($962 USD or $1254.30 CAD)
* Park fee to Canaima - 15,000 Bolivares or $5 USD ($6.52 CAD)
* Airport tax in Ciudad Bolivar - 1,200 Bolivares ($0.52 CAD or $.040 USD)
* Food - 113,700 Bolivares ($49.42 CAD or $37.90 USD)
Grand total:
Total Venezuela spending: 3,017,280 Bolivares ($1,310.76 CAD)
Average daily Venezuela spending: 251,430 Bolivares ($109.23 CAD)
I paid for a tour group when I travelled to Venezuela because it's the only way to stay safe while traveling through this country. Overall, I had an amazing experience in this country and between Argentina, Brazil, my spending in Venezuela is the most justified of the three.
Complete 8 days Brazil spending breakdown
* VISA to Brazil - 127.07 Reals ($127.07 CAD or 1,600 Argentine Pesos)
* Hotel Ibis Manaus - 114.98 Reals ($45.68 CAD)
* Insect Repellent - 16.60 Reals ($6.60 CAD)
* Shared taxi to Pacaraima Terminal from Boa Vista airport - 40 Reals ($15.89 CAD)
* Shared taxi from Boa Vista shared taxi terminal to Pacaraima - 40 Reals ($15.89 CAD)
* 2 night stay at Boa Vista Air Bnb - 100 Reals ($39.73 CAD)
* Azul flight from Manaus to Boa Vista - 164.09 Reals ($213.92 CAD or $164.09 USD)
* LATAM flight from Sao Paulo to Manaus - 193.21 Reals + 6,500 Avios Miles ($76.77 CAD)
* Avianca Flight from Foz de Iguacu to Sao Paulo - 24.41 Reals + 15,000 Aeroplan Miles ($9.70 CAD)
* Suriname Airways flight from Cayenne to Belem - 169.81 Reals ($251.91 CAD or 169.81 Euros)
* Gol Airline from Belem to Rio de Janeiro - 532.80 Reals ($211.71 CAD)
* 2 night stay at Belem Hostel + airport pickup and drop off - 200 Reals ($79.47 CAD)
* Cristo Redentor Ticket - 74 Reals ($29.40 CAD)
* Movie ticket - 22 Reals ($8.74 CAD)
* Airport locker storage - 40 reals ($15.89 CAD)
* Food - 89.87 reals ($35.71 CAD)
* Taxi - 240 reals ($95.36 CAD)
Total Brazil spending: 3,220.46 Reals ($1,279.44 CAD)
Total Brazil spending without flights: 1,297.38 Reals ($515.43 CAD)
Average daily Brazil spending: 402.56 Reals ($159.93 CAD)
Average daily Brazil spending without flights: 162.18 Reals ($64.43 CAD)
Total Points and Miles spent: 15,000 Aeroplan Miles, 6,500 Avios Miles
I hated traveling through Brazil because it was ridiculously expensive. Many of my expenses didn't make sense. Taxis are very expensive and I didn't want to take the local buses while I have all my luggages because they are known for armed robberies.
The cost of safety when travelling through South America is definitely a lot and I recommend saving tons of money before visiting these countries.
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