Which place is cheaper, El Chalten or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or El Chalten, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Asuncion is a vastly underrated city. It is the capital but also the administrative economic and cultural center of Paraguay. It is located in the south central part of the country, near the border with Argentina and it is one of the oldest cities in South America, with people living here since almost 500 years. The city has a beautiful and simple center, with a few unique colonial and beaux arts buildings, international cuisine, shady plazas and friendly people. Its handful of historic buildings around the Plaza de los Heroes, Plaza Uruguaya and Manzana de la Ribera, two or three small museums, old bars and cafes, but also smart suburbs, ritzy shopping malls and fashionable nightclubs will keep you entertained for a day or two. It is a very charming city for travellers and apart from the sights, the city boasts a good tourist infrastructure with hotels and restaurants.
El Chalten is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, especially at the slightest ray of sunshine and one of your cheapest destination while you are travelling in Patagonia. Indeed, you will spend your days hiking and there are no park fees. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores but most of them will not accept credit cards so before heading out, get cash in El Calafate or your previous stop. For the beginners, it will be long hikes in a magical setting and for the experts perhaps a week long expedition to the greatest glaciers of the world. To discover the way people live in the pampa, you may also decide to stay at an Estancia. In the stunning Estancia Santa Thelma, about 300km away from El Chalten, you will be able to explore the surroundings by horse, live a unique experience in the middle of the nature and its vast plains occupied by thousands of merino sheep and horses and of course eat a typical meal of the region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina, and The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $69, while the average daily cost in El Chalten is $10. 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 Asuncion and El Chalten in more detail.
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Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both El Chalten and Asuncion 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.
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for El Chalten are as follows:
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and El Chalten, we can see that Asuncion is more expensive. And not only is El Chalten much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to El Chalten would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Chalten 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 Asuncion would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Asuncion than you might in El Chalten.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asuncion Expensive? and Is El Chalten Expensive?.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
The summer brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as El Chalten.
Asuncion is around the same temperature as El Chalten in the summer. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 29°C (84°F) in January, and El Chalten fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite rainy in El Chalten. Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the summer. Asuncion usually gets more rain in January than El Chalten. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both El Chalten and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Asuncion is a little warmer than El Chalten. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Asuncion in April average around 24°C (75°F), and El Chalten averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in El Chalten. It's quite rainy in Asuncion. In April, Asuncion usually receives around the same amount of rain as El Chalten. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both El Chalten and Asuncion during the winter are popular places to visit.
In July, Asuncion is generally a little warmer than El Chalten. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 19°C (66°F), and El Chalten fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Asuncion usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as El Chalten. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and El Chalten.
Asuncion is a little warmer than El Chalten in the spring. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and El Chalten fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in El Chalten this time of the year. In Asuncion, it's very sunny this time of the year. Asuncion usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as El Chalten during spring. Asuncion gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while El Chalten receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
El Chalten receives a lot of rain in the spring. Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Asuncion usually receives around the same amount of rain as El Chalten. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Asuncion | El Chalten | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
May | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |