Which place is cheaper, Eagle Beach or Acapulco de Juarez?
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 Acapulco de Juarez or Eagle Beach?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Acapulco de Juarez or Eagle Beach? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Acapulco de Juarez or Eagle Beach?
Acapulco de Juarez
Located on the southwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico is the beautiful beach city of Acapulco de Juarez. Acapulco is one of the original travel and resort destinations in Mexico, and it's still considered a popular spring break destination for Americans. Known as simply "Acapulco" to many travelers, this region is a popular spot for cruise lines to stop and timeshares to grow. Thanks to those cruise lines and timeshares, tourist activities like water parks and jet skis have experienced considerable growth.
Eagle Beach
Aruba, only fifteen miles north of Venezuela, is a top Caribbean tourist destination. It's a small island, only 20 miles long and 6 miles wide, and is an autonomous dependency of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. One of the most popular and beautiful beaches on the island is Eagle Beach. It's a popular beach with the locals, and a common destination for many who are looking for a party. The beach is particularly crowded on Easter weekend. The sand is a sugary white and the waters are a stunning crystal blue color. The beach itself is quite flat and the ocean is so calm it's like swimming in a pool. There are a handful of palm trees if you're seeking shade, but otherwise it's the ideal place to soak up some rays. You'll find some shaded picnic areas as well if you're hoping to enjoy a casual lunch.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Acapulco de Juarez Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAcapulco de Juarez $90Eagle Beach $390
The average daily cost (per person) in Acapulco de Juarez is $90, while the average daily cost in Eagle Beach is $390. 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 Acapulco de Juarez and Eagle Beach in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAcapulco de Juarez $35Eagle Beach $227
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAcapulco de Juarez $70Eagle Beach $454
Compare Hotels in Acapulco de Juarez and Eagle Beach
Looking for a hotel in Acapulco de Juarez or Eagle Beach? 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: Acapulco de Juarez Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Acapulco de Juarez $14Eagle Beach $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:
- Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Acapulco Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $65
- Acapulco hotels to Acapulco Airport (ACA) – Departure Private Transfer : $46
- Shared transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Acapulco: $13
- Shared transfer from Acapulco City - Airport (ACA): $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eagle Beach
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eagle Beach:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket$2.22
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One Day Scooter Rental$40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eagle Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Eagle Beach:
- Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport (AUA) - Departure Transfer: $39
- Aruba Island to Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) Departure Transfer: $39
- Aruba Luxury Round-Trip Restaurant Transfers service: $40
- Aruba Private Airport Transfer: Personalized Arrival: $31
- Aruba Private Van Airport Transfer (Max 5): $55
- Aruba Queen Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island - Round-Trip Transfer: $79
- Aruba Queen Beatrix Airport(AUA) to Aruba Island-Arrival Transfer: $39
- Arubabound Transfers: $40
- Platinium Aruba Transport - All Around Luxury Private Transfers: $90
- Private Guided Beach Meditation & Hike + Transfer + Breakfast: $149
- Private One-Way Transfer Reina Beatrix Airport to Aruba: $84
- Private One-Way Transfer from Aruba To Reina Beatrix Airport: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Acapulco de Juarez or Eagle Beach?
Prices for flights to both Eagle Beach and Acapulco de Juarez 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 dayAcapulco de Juarez $44Eagle Beach $117
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Acapulco de Juarez
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Acapulco de Juarez.
- Cliff Divers Exhibition 2 Drinks + Tacos al Pastor Dinner & Beer: $55
- Cliff Diver Show and Dinner in Acapulco: $60
- High Divers DeLuxe Three Course Dinner + Two Drinks plus SUNSET: $66
- Mexican Cooking Class & Market Tour with a Professional Chef: $100
- Bella Vista PRIVATE Al Fresco 3 Course Dinner Cliff Diver3Drinks: $191
- Super DeLuxe Bella Vista Dinner &1 Drink +2 Drinks at CliffDivers: $253
- Off the Beaten Path Mexican Cooking Class Lagoon Boatride &Lunch: $286
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Eagle Beach
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Eagle Beach.
- Noord, Aruba: Exclusive Private Dinner aboard the Aqua Donut: $90
- Aruba Caribbean Dinner Sail Experience: $92
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Boca Catalina with BBQ Dinner: $110
- Sunset Sail: Aruba Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran: $119
- Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba: $135
- Caribbean Cooking Class in Aruba: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Acapulco de Juarez $16Eagle Beach $121
Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez
Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kayaks Tour to El Morro Islet: $26
- Acapulco Malibu, Avenida Kids Tour : $50
- Night Tour: $50
- 4Hrs Small Group Half Day City Tour with Lunch at High Divers: $53
- Acapulco Port Tour in 4 hours: $55
- 4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show: $58
- Acapulco City Tour: $60
- Small-Group or Private All Inclusive 4 Hours City Tour & Divers: $61
- Tour Isla de la Roqueta Stand up paddle Acapulco: $66
- 4 Hrs Exclusive to Cruise Ship Passengers Sightseeing Experience : $67
- City Tour & Sunset High Cliff Divers by Night w/Different Choices: $67
- Acapulco City Tour: $68
Typical Entertainment Prices in Eagle Beach
Here are a few typical costs in Eagle Beach for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental$25
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour$98
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Horseback Riding Tour$70
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4 Hr Snorkel Trip$74
Tours and Activities in Eagle Beach
Here are a few actual costs in Eagle Beach for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Aruba: $5.00
- Aruba Ostrich Adventures Entrance Ticket and Unique Tour: $15
- Aruba Mangel Halto and Baby Beach Snorkeling Guided Tour: $37
- Scenic Aruba Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $40
- Aruba Downtown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour: $40
- Explore Aruba Party Bus Tour: $41
- Aruba Countryside Tour: $41
- Aruba Sightseeing Tour with Transport: $56
- Aruba Jet Ski Rentals — Exciting Water Adventures Await: $58
- Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise aboard The Dolphin Catamaran: $59
- Aruba Semi-Submarine Cruise from Oranjestad: $60
- Half day Tour: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAcapulco de Juarez $9.59Eagle Beach $31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Acapulco de Juarez and Eagle Beach, we can see that Eagle Beach is more expensive. And not only is Acapulco de Juarez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Acapulco de Juarez is in North America and Eagle Beach is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Acapulco de Juarez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Acapulco de Juarez and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Eagle Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eagle Beach than you might in Acapulco de Juarez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Acapulco de Juarez Expensive? and Is Eagle Beach 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.