Which place is cheaper, Pucon or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Asuncion or Pucon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Pucon, 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.
Where Should I go: Asuncion or Pucon?
Asuncion
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.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $68Pucon $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $68, while the average daily cost in Pucon is $100. 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 Pucon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $22Pucon $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $44Pucon $86
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Pucon
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion 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: Asuncion Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $8.82Pucon $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
- Transfer in private minivan Asuncion City - Silvio Pettirosi Airport (ASU): $29
- Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pucon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pucon:
- Pucon to Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) -Departure Transfer: $114
- Pucon Temuco Airport Private Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer Pucon Thermal Resorts to Temuco Airport: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Pucon?
Prices for flights to both Pucon 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAsuncion $17Pucon $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $16Pucon $37
Tours and Activities in Asuncion
For Asuncion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Asuncion: $34
- Walking Tour with a Local in Asuncion "The Mother of Cities": $35
- Asunción Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Asuncion Birding Tour: $70
- Golden Triangle Tour: $110
- Crystal Fall - day tour in a reduced group: $120
- Birding and Nature Chaco Tour: $140
- Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción: $160
- Half-Day Yparacai Lake Tour from Asuncion with Pick Up: $185
- Full day Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour: $207
- Day tour “Circuito San Bernardino”: $214
- Day tour “Circuito Sapucai”: $221
Tours and Activities in Pucon
Here are a few actual costs in Pucon for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Rafting Experience in Pucon: $60
- Full Day Excursion Tour to Quetrupillán Volcano: $177
- Full Day Private Tour Ascending Sollipulli Volcano: $140
- Half Day Tour to The Eyes Of Caburgua from Pucon: $93
- Local Chile-Bavarian Culinary Pretzel Baking Experience n Sausage: $149
- Private 3-Hour Canyoning Experience on the Correntoso River: $68
- Private Half Day Andean Lakes Experience with pickup: $110
- Sightseeing Tour in Pucon and Villarica: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $10Pucon $27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Asuncion
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Asuncion are as follows:
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Beer$1.22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Asuncion and Pucon, we can see that Pucon is more expensive. And not only is Asuncion much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Asuncion would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Asuncion 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 Pucon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pucon than you might in Asuncion.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asuncion Expensive? and Is Pucon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Pucon?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Pucon. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Pucon, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Asuncion or Pucon?
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.
Should I visit Asuncion or Pucon in the Summer?
Both Pucon and Asuncion during the summer are popular places to visit.
Asuncion is much warmer than Pucon in the summer. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 29°C (84°F) in January, and Pucon fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Pucon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Asuncion. In the summer, Asuncion often gets less sunshine than Pucon. Asuncion gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pucon receives 296 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. Asuncion usually gets more rain in January than Pucon. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryAsuncion 29°C (84°F)Pucon 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Pucon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and Pucon.
In the autumn, Asuncion is much warmer than Pucon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Asuncion in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Pucon averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Asuncion usually receives more sunshine than Pucon during autumn. Asuncion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Pucon receives 132 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pucon receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Pucon. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilAsuncion 24°C (75°F)Pucon 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Pucon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as Pucon.
In July, Asuncion is generally much warmer than Pucon. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 19°C (66°F), and Pucon fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Asuncion often gets more sunshine than Pucon. Asuncion gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pucon receives 66 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pucon. Asuncion usually gets less rain in July than Pucon. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 312 mm (12.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyAsuncion 19°C (66°F)Pucon 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Pucon in the Spring?
Both Pucon and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Asuncion is much warmer than Pucon in the spring. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Pucon fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Asuncion. Asuncion usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pucon during spring. Asuncion gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Pucon receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pucon. It's quite rainy in Asuncion. In October, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Pucon. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Pucon receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberAsuncion 25°C (77°F)Pucon 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Pucon and Asuncion
| Asuncion | Pucon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 297 mm (11.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 247 mm (9.7 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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.