Which place is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Asuncion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Asuncion or Puerto Madryn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Asuncion or Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
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.
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is mostly known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes, welcoming tourists who come for whale watching. The Peninsula Valdes is a nature reserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; 97 km long and 63 km wide, it is connected to the continent by an isthmus of 35 km from which we can see both gulfs, San Jose at north and the Nuevo at south.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAsuncion $68Puerto Madryn $14
The average daily cost (per person) in Asuncion is $68, while the average daily cost in Puerto Madryn is $14. 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 Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAsuncion $22Puerto Madryn $5.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAsuncion $44Puerto Madryn $11
Compare Hotels in Asuncion and Puerto Madryn
Looking for a hotel in Asuncion or Puerto Madryn? 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 and Puerto Madryn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Asuncion $8.82Puerto Madryn $3.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Asuncion
Also for Asuncion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private car from Asuncion City - Asuncion Airport (ASU): $20
- Transfer in Private Car from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $21
- Transfer in private minivan from Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $29
- Transfer in private minivan Asuncion City - Silvio Pettirosi Airport (ASU): $29
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $52
- RoundTrip Transfer in Private Minivan Asuncion Airport (ASU) - Asuncion City: $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Madryn
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Madryn:
- Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer To Puerto Madryn : $47
- From Punta Tombo Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Asuncion or Puerto Madryn?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Madryn 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 $17Puerto Madryn $5.69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Asuncion $16Puerto Madryn $5.77
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Puerto Madryn
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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Whale Watching for Two$0.35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Madryn
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Madryn are as follows:
- 4 x 4 experience around Puerto Madryn: $100
- Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes - Patagonia - Argentina: $229
- Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes - Pto Madryn - Patagonia - Argentina: $119
- Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo - Tickets included - Puerto Madryn Patagonia: $129
- Excursion to Punta Loma and Puerto Madryn for Cruisers: $60
- From City and Punta Loma Tour: $70
- From Florentino Ameghino Dam Day Tour: $194
- From Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip: $152
- From Valdes Peninsula Full-Day Tour: $130
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience: $90
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching : $87
- Full Day Punta Tombo - Walking Among Penguins Experience - Madryn: $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAsuncion $10Puerto Madryn $3.13
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 Puerto Madryn, we can see that Asuncion is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Madryn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Puerto Madryn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Asuncion Expensive? and Is Puerto Madryn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Asuncion or Puerto Madryn?
Asuncion has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Puerto Madryn. When comparing the sizes of Asuncion and Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
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 Puerto Madryn in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Asuncion as well as Puerto Madryn.
In January, Asuncion is generally a little warmer than Puerto Madryn. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 29°C (84°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Asuncion receives a lot of rain in the summer. Asuncion usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Madryn. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryAsuncion 29°C (84°F)Puerto Madryn 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Puerto Madryn in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Madryn and Asuncion are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Asuncion is much warmer than Puerto Madryn in the autumn. The daily temperature in Asuncion averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Asuncion. In April, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Puerto Madryn. Asuncion gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilAsuncion 24°C (75°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Puerto Madryn in the Winter?
Both Puerto Madryn and Asuncion during the winter are popular places to visit.
In the winter, Asuncion is much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the winter temperatures in Asuncion in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In Puerto Madryn, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Asuncion often gets less sunshine than Puerto Madryn. Asuncion gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Madryn receives 209 hours of full sun.
Asuncion usually gets more rain in July than Puerto Madryn. Asuncion gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyAsuncion 19°C (66°F)Puerto Madryn 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Asuncion or Puerto Madryn in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Asuncion and Puerto Madryn.
In October, Asuncion is generally much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Daily temperatures in Asuncion average around 25°C (77°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Asuncion gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Asuncion usually receives more rain than Puerto Madryn. Asuncion gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberAsuncion 25°C (77°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Madryn and Asuncion
| Asuncion | Puerto Madryn | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (84°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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