Which place is cheaper, Pucon or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or Pucon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) and Pucon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or Pucon?
Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Situated in the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jiminez has grown from a logging and gold mining town in the 1960s to become the largest town on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Today, it serves as a main gateway to Corcovado National Park, a last stopping point before visitors enter the park. Puerto Jiminez also has a lively night life, a beach, and easy access to a number of outdoors activities.
Pucon
A popular hub for adventure tourism, Pucon is a town in the Lake District of the South American nation of Chile. Located on Lake Villarirca with the snowcapped Villarrica volcano looming above and plenty of forested valleys below, the town has become a home base year-round for a full range of outdoor activities.
Check out our ultimate guide to Traveling in Patagonia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Costa Rica, The Best Budget Tours to Costa Rica, The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Chile.
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Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $140Pucon $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is $140, while the average daily cost in Pucon is $127. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) and Pucon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $49Pucon $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $98Pucon $86
Compare Hotels in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) and Pucon
Looking for a hotel in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or Pucon? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -Pucon $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pucon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pucon:
- Private Transfer Pucon Thermal Resorts to Temuco Airport (ZCO): $84
- Pucon Temuco Airport Private Transfer: $98
- Pucon to Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) -Departure Transfer: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or Pucon?
Prices for flights to both Pucon and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPuerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $60Pucon $65
Typical Food Prices in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:
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Dinner at Finca Exotica$54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $119Pucon $37
Tours and Activities in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:
- Gold Panning Private Adventure in Puerto Jimenez: $35
- Puerto Jimenez Birdwatching Tour Osa Peninsula Golfo Dulce: $60
- Kayak experience on Playa Blanca in Puerto Jiménez: $65
- Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour: $67
- Corcovado La Leona Day Tour from Puerto Jimenez - All Inclusive: $120
- Isla del Caño snorkel tour from Drake Bay (Cano island) : $125
- Sirena Day Tour - Corcovado NP All Inclusive from Puerto Jimenez: $145
- One Day Tour To Caño Island From Drake Bay: $145
- Corcovado National Park - Day Tour from Drake Bay: $145
- 4 Hour Private Guided Tour in Osa Jungle : $163
- Corcovado National Park - Private Siren Day Tour: $190
- Scuba Diving Tour at Cano Island (Isla del Caño) from Drake Bay: $195
Tours and Activities in Pucon
Here are a few actual costs in Pucon for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour in Self-drive Electric Hot Tub Boat Nestled in nature!: $78
- Geometric Thermal Tour with Pickup and Tickets: $120
- Half Day Tour to The Eyes Of Caburgua from Pucon: $124
- Sightseeing Tour in Pucon and Villarica: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -Pucon $27
When comparing the travel costs between Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) and Pucon, we can see that Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is in Central America and Pucon is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Expensive? and Is Pucon Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.