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Tena, Departamento de Cundinamarca, Colombia

Tena is a cultural destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Tena?

A typical traveler spends $59 (CO$237,234) per day on a trip to Tena. This is the average daily price for a vacation in Tena based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $25 (CO$100,743) on meals
  • $16 (CO$63,113) on local transportation
  • $45 (CO$182,007) on hotels

A one-week trip to Tena for two people costs, on average, $824 (CO$3,321,276). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $59
    CO$237,234
  • One Week Per person
    $412
    CO$1,660,638
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $824
    CO$3,321,276
  • One Month Per person
    $1,765
    CO$7,117,020
  • One Week For a couple
    $824
    CO$3,321,276
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $1,647
    CO$6,642,552
  • One Month For a couple
    $3,530
    CO$14,234,040
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Tena cost?

A one week trip to Tena usually costs around $412 (CO$1,660,638) for one person and $824 (CO$3,321,276) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Tena on average costs around $824 (CO$3,321,276) for one person and $1,647 (CO$6,642,552) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Tena will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Tena on average costs around $1,765 (CO$7,117,020) for one person and $3,530 (CO$14,234,040) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Is Tena expensive to visit?

In Tena, budget travelers spend $24 (CO$96,947) per day on average, mid-range travelers spend $59 (CO$237,234) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $137 (CO$552,997) per day. These costs are calculated from the reported expenses of previous travelers to Tena.

Tena is a quaint locale that appeals to a variety of visitors, each with different travel styles, spending patterns, and budget needs. Budget-conscious travelers will find suitable hotel options, but there are also high-end hotels for those seeking luxury, plus mid-range accommodations for families or couples.

You may find Tena to be expensive in some places, but there are ways to keep your budget in check, like looking for discounts and coupons.

Within South America, Tena is a reasonably affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 25% of cities in South America for its affordability. You can find more affordable cities such as Medellin, but there are also more expensive cities, such as Recife.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Tena Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Tena?

The average Tena trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Tena travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Tena cost?

Tena on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy
$10
(CO$39,813)
$23
(CO$91,003)
$43
(CO$173,902)
Local Transportation1 $7
(CO$26,996)
$16
(CO$63,113)
$32
(CO$129,561)
Food2 $9
(CO$37,631)
$25
(CO$100,743)
$71
(CO$286,393)
Entertainment1 $6
(CO$24,023)
$14
(CO$55,727)
$28
(CO$111,686)
Alcohol2 $2-6
(CO$8,244-24,731)
$5-15
(CO$19,775-59,325)
$11-33
(CO$43,731-131,193)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

It's important to set realistic expectations for your travel budget. Many assume they can get by cheaply in Tena, but most people don't enjoy traveling on a very tight budget. Think about how you like to travel, and whether you prefer resorts, hostels, or vacation rentals. Do activities like sightseeing and dining out matter to you? These factors will help shape your travel budget.

Who are Budget Travelers?

You may believe you're traveling on a budget, but unless you're ready to give up some conveniences, you'll likely spend much more than the $24 daily average that backpackers get away with.

Younger budget travelers often stick to this low budget by staying in dorms, eating inexpensive meals, taking public transportation, and focusing on free activities and sights.

Could You Be an Average Traveler?

For couples or families traveling for enjoyment, opting for a mid-range hotel, dining at popular restaurants, and exploring major museums and attractions with entry fees is likely. Most guests in Tena will want to take in the essential attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. Remember, many activities do come with costs. So, you should realistically expect your daily budget to be around $59 per person, per day.

Seeking a Stylish Getaway from the Daily Routine?

For those wanting a high-end experience complete with every luxury and high-quality service, expect to spend about $137 each day. To enjoy nicer accommodations, award-winning dining, extravagant adventures, and convenient transport like taxis or private chauffeurs in the destination, prepare for a pricier experience. Many luxury travelers also enjoy unique experiences such as Private Guided Tour to Hanging Stone Susa Cundinamarca - offered by Viator.

Accommodation Budget in Tena

The hotel prices in Tena might surprise you. Some places charge much more for added luxury and amenities, especially during peak season. In the off-season, a room averages $, but during peak season, expect to pay around $. Prices vary from $ to $, but hostels are often cheaper. Booking in advance and traveling during the low season can help save you money.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Tena for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $45 (CO$182,007). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $23 (CO$91,003) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $23
    CO$91,003
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $45
    CO$182,007

Hotels in Tena

Looking for a hotel in Tena? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

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Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Tena

If you plan your trip for the shoulder or low season and avoid , you'll enjoy reduced accommodation costs and fewer tourists.



Transportation Budget in Tena

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $16 (CO$63,113) per person, per day, on local transportation in Tena. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Tena is significantly more than public transportation.

  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $16
    CO$63,113

There are many bus services from Quito, which is a 5 hours trip, costing less than USD$10. The buses don't always have toilets. Locals selling food and drinks at reasonable prices will often come into the bus at various stops. The landscape is stunning and divers. There are regular buses to other Ecuadorian locations including Banos de Agua Santa (4-5 hours), Ambato (5-6 hours) and Riobamba (9 hours). If you are coming by plane, you will need to book your flight to Coca's airport and then take a 4 hour bus to Tena (about USD$7).

A few of the typical transportation options and hotel transfers include:

  • Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport for $46 details
  • Transfer in Private Car from Bucaramanga Palonegro Airport (BGA) to Bucaramanga for $15 details
  • Round trip transfer in Private Car from-to Palonegro Airport(BGA) to Bucaramanga for $29 details

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Flights to Tena
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Rental Cars in Tena
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Food Budget in Tena

Food is a major reason many people explore new destinations, so don't skip the chance to try local delicacies.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Tena can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Tena is $25 (CO$100,743) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.

  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $25
    CO$100,743

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Tena is around $25 (CO$100743) per person, with previous travelers spending from $9 to $71. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Tena are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $2 to $7
  • Lunch: $4 to $10
  • Dinner: $7 to $17
  • Coffee: $2
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $4

Tena is definitely not a culinary destination, but if you are looking for a quick meal or to pack supplies for your next adventure, you will find a few restaurants and supermarkets.

Ecuadorian food is diverse. Each of the country's three geographic regions, the Amazon, the Sierra, and the Pacific Coast features its own array of local delicacies. Soups are a specialty across the country, chicken or beef served with rice, chips or patacones (fried plantain), topped off with a smidgen of salad is another common, but tasty, dish of Ecuador that you will probably end up eating often in Tena.

Food & Dining Tips

A lot of hotels include breakfast in their price, but some may add it as an extra charge. The price and quality can differ from one hotel to the next. Being aware of this ahead of time can help you figure out if you'll need to shell out more money. The hotel buffet could be delicious, or you might opt for a more affordable treat at a nearby bakery or cafe.

Keep a water bottle handy instead of purchasing drinks everywhere. It's also better for the environment.

Before embarking on a tour, ensure you know which meals are included. You might have to pay for some food yourself, and that can add to your travel expenses.



Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Tena

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Tena typically cost an average of $14 (CO$55,727) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $14
    CO$55,727

While it won't win architectural prizes anytime soon, the northern half of Tena also the oldest part of the city, with narrow streets and a modest cathedral fronting the central park is nice to walk around. It's also the quieter half, as most of the traffic is routed around it and over a bridge to the main thoroughfare, Avenida 15 de Noviembre, that divides the more sprawling southern half of the town, where the bus terminal stands. Locals often relax on the city's river beaches, strips of sand or pebbles at the water's edge or wander around the pleasant Parque Amazonico La Isla, reached by a wooden thatched-roofed footbridge over the Rio Pano about 200m south of the main pedestrian bridge. A high observation tower overlooks the treetops and town, and self-guided paths meander through botanical greenery past caged animals recovering from injury and abuse, to swimming spots along the river.



The area was inhabited by the indigenous Quijos before the arrival of the Spaniards, when the city of Tena was founded on November 15, 1560 by Gil Ramirez Davalos. The anniversary of the town's foundation is celebrated on November 15 with live music and community events. If your trip to Tena happens to be on this date, you will discover a great part of Tena's inhabitants' culture. converge to produce a cluster of river rapids, waterfalls, mountain streams, and sand and pebble beaches, allowing for a host of aquatic activities. This is where some of the best rafting in South America happens. Class I to Class IV rapids on different tributaries provide plenty of opportunities for beginner to advanced kayakers or for an exciting white water rafting tour and because of the warm river waters there is no need for a wet suit. The scenery is amazing and the cost is between USD$40 to USD$50. A tour from Tena is bound to involve at least one of swimming, climbing up brooks, bathing in waterfalls or tubing, whitewater rafting and kayaking for which the town is rapidly becoming internationally famous. You can also hike cascades and hidden caverns. Many local communities, like Yanayacu, offer hiking trips onto sacred lands, guiding tourists up trails to see bridal veil cascades, deep pools, and naturally eroded caverns home to bats hanging from the dripping walls. People also don't often come to Tena unless they are planning on doing some sort of jungle excursion or experience the wildlife around Tena. Even without heading upriver it's still possible to see a wide variety of animals in the secondary forests around Tena, including several species of monkeys and stunning birds. Laguna Paikawe, a small lagoon with a pristine island in its center, is a bird watching paradise. Tena is also one of the best centres for community ecotourism in the Oriente, where you can easily arrange a stay with local Kichwa families, mostly in nearby villages easily reached by road or river.

The lodges furthest up the Rio Napo are usually accessed via Coca rather than Tena but that doesn't mean the Yasuni National Park is off limits from this direction, as this can be a less expensive way to experience the Amazon. The Cotococha Lodge is located along the Rio Napo between Tena and Puerto Misahualli and works with the Rainforest Alliance to improve their environmental, social, and economic practices. With a pool, playroom and spacious bungalows surrounded by rainforest, this lodge is perfect for families looking to introduce their kids to the wild jungles without being too far from town.The Huasquila Lodge, situated near the Rio Mishaulli, offers many tour options from pure adrenaline adventure trips to easy going cultural exchange visits with local indigenous tribes. Huasquila Lodge specializes in accessible tourism, offering wheelchair access in seven special bungalows and along many of their trails. The Itamandi Lodge is located on a small tributary that feeds the Rio Napo, the Rio Arajuno. This eco-friendly destination works to foster sustainable development and provide economic opportunities to the native Kichwa community. Tours can include outdoor hikes to see wild animals, visits to a parrot clay lick, and cultural exchange with local tribes. Selva Verde Tours start their trips in the small town of Puerto Misahualli, just north of Tena. They offer day trips up the Rio Napo and overnight tours that head into the Yasuni National Park ending in Coca.

Local tours that last a few hours can be a great way to explore Tena. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

  • Medellin Paragliding Tour for $65 details
  • Private 2-hour Diving Experience with Instructor for $65 details
  • 4-Hour Private Walking Tour along Ruta de Las Flores for $42 details

Recommended Activities


Nightlife Budget in Tena

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $9.81 (CO$39,550) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Tena per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $9.81
    CO$39,550
Nightlife Tips

The nightlife is always tempting, but cutting down on drinks is an effective way to manage your travel spending.



Travel cost data last updated: May 29, 2025

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Tena

  • In , the destination gets busy and prices rise significantly. If you want to save some cash and enjoy a quieter experience, consider visiting during the shoulder or low seasons.
  • Enjoying a more leisurely travel pace can not only enhance your experience but also save you money as you soak in the area's beauty. If you rush through every day packed with activities, your spending will add up. On the flip side, a slower pace often means a lighter budget.

Budgeting Challenges

  • Options for public transportation in Tena are limited. Getting other transportation, like a private driver or tour, could be a good idea, but it may impact your budget elsewhere.
  • If you're hoping to find a hostel in Tena, you might be disappointed. Instead of dorms, consider searching for affordable hotels or apartment rentals.
Traveling in Tena

Tena is the capital of the Napo Province, an attractive and quiet city in the Amazon rainforest, and is known as the "cinnamon capital" of Ecuador. Tena has a friendly population, lots of backpacker infrastructure, a gorgeous setting surrounded by jungle-covered hills and a high concentration of surrounding rivers where white-water lovers from around the world come to paddle and kayak. The town provides a gateway to exploration into Ecuador's most accessible part of the great Amazon rainforest, which does not leave visitors disappointed. Beyond being a base for discovering the jungle and its wildlife, Tena is also a hub for adventure sports which are abundant in the area. Tena is a charming place where many travelers find themselves hanging around quite happily before or after a trip into the rainforest.



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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.