Should you visit Acapulco de Juarez or La Paz?
Should I visit Acapulco de Juarez or La Paz? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
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.
La Paz
La Paz is the capital of Baja California Sur, Mexico. It has a population of about 215,000 people and is a significant commercial center for the region. The city has a good economy and a high standard of living when compared to much of Mexico. Much of the economy is focused on eco-tourism and there are many protected marine environments in the area.
Which city is cheaper, La Paz or Acapulco de Juarez?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Acapulco de Juarez is $44, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $58. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Acapulco de Juarez and La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $24. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Acapulco de Juarez the cost is $48 on average.
The average price for accommodation for two people in La Paz is $64. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
In Acapulco de Juarez travelers spend around $14 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The average traveler spends about $11 per day in La Paz for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Acapulco de Juarez $14
La Paz $11
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.
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Cliff Divers Show With Dinner Or Two Drinks At Acapulco:
$61
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $6.54 per day to get around in Acapulco de Juarez.
The average price of local transportation around La Paz is $6.91 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:
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Acapulco Airport Transfer:
$8.00
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Transfer in Private Car from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco:
$22
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Private Airport Transfer: Acapulco Int. Airport (ACA) to Acapulco de Juarez:
$24
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Transfer in private minivan from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco:
$25
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Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer:
$40
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Round trip transfer Private Car from-to Acapulco Airport-ACA-Bahía de Acapulco:
$43
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Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Paz:
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Airport Transfer In_ Day:
$25
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Airport Transfer In_night:
$25
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Airport Transfer Out_day:
$25
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Airport Transfer Out_night:
$25
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Bus Station Transfer In_day:
$25
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Bus Station Transfer Out_day:
$25
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Bus Station Transfer Out_night:
$25
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Day Transfer from Airport to Hotel and Cable Car:
$20
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Departure Private Transfer La Paz City to La Paz Airport LPB by Minibus:
$25
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Departure Private Transfer La Paz City to La Paz Airport LPB by Minibus:
$25
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Departure Private Transfer La Paz City to La Paz Airport LPB by S-Cross Sx4:
$25
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La Paz Airport Transfer One Way:
$373
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $11 per person, per day in Acapulco de Juarez. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
La Paz's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $10 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez
Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Acapulco Acarey Yatch Cruise:
$37
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Acapulco Sightseeing &Best Taco Lunch+Baby Turtle Release(MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS):
$42
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Acapulco City Tour:
$43
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Acapulco Historical & Cultural Tour:
$55
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LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING TOUR + Buffete of Brazilian Steakhouse= BEST NIGHT EVER!:
$92
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Acapulco Eco-Tour:
$93
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Coyuca Town Tour and Baby Turtle Release:
$98
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Taxco Tour From Acapulco:
$163
Tours and Activities in La Paz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for La Paz are as follows:
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Virtual City Tour - La Paz:
$4.00
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La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets:
$5.00
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La Paz City Walking Tour:
$5.00
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La Paz Walking Tour:
$5.00
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Cable Car Tour of La Paz:
$8.00
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La Paz city, nomad bohemian tour:
$10
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Titicaca Lake - Bus Ticket - From La Paz City - Ow:
$12
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Cable Car, Cementery, Shaman and El Alto Adventure in La Paz:
$17
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Private Cable Car City Tour:
$18
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Full Day Tiwanaku Archeological Site Shared Tour:
$20
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Bus City Tour Sightseeing La Paz:
$23
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Tiwanaku and Puma Punku - Shared Tour -:
$23
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Acapulco de Juarez may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $4.13 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $2.25 on alcoholic beverages in La Paz per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Acapulco de Juarez and La Paz, we can see that La Paz is more expensive. And not only is Acapulco de Juarez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 La Paz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Paz than you might in Acapulco de Juarez.
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