Which place is cheaper, Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or Belize City?
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 Belize City or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Belize City or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)? 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: Belize City or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the country, but due to massive hurricane damage in 1961, the country decided to relocate it capital. With a population of 57,000 people, Belize City is located right at the mouth of the Haulover Creek.
This gorgeous tropical city experiences a monsoon climate – meaning there are warm and humid conditions throughout the course of the year. There is a wet season from May to January, so plan for a little bit of rain in that time.
Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Situated in the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jiminez has grown from a logging and gold mining town in the 1960s to become the largest town on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Today, it serves as a main gateway to Corcovado National Park, a last stopping point before visitors enter the park. Puerto Jiminez also has a lively night life, a beach, and easy access to a number of outdoors activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belize, The Best Luxury Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Budget Tours to Costa Rica.
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Belize City Prices
Belize PricesPuerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelize City $107Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Belize City is $107, while the average daily cost in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is $141. 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 Belize City and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelize City $49Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelize City $98Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $100
Compare Hotels in Belize City and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Looking for a hotel in Belize City or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)? 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: Belize City Hotel Prices and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belize City $5.79Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belize City
Also for Belize City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Belize City:, Transfer from Belize City Water Taxi to Flores Guatemala: $20
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Belize: $25
- Belize city water taxi terminal to Airport transfer: $30
- We do transfers from airport to any where in Belize.: $49
- Transfer Belize city to bacalar: $50
- Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize city hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- Belize City to Philip Goldson Airport BZE Departure Transfer: $61
- Philip Goldson Airport (BZE) to Belize city - Private Transfer: $61
- Belize: Belize City to/from San Ignacio Shuttle Transfer: $68
- Private Transfer from Belize City Port to Belize Airport (BZE): $70
- Private Transfer from Belize city hotels to Belize City Port: $70
- Philip S.W. Belize Airport (BZE) to Belize City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Belize City or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) and Belize City 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 dayBelize City $47Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belize City
For Belize City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Altun Ha Mayan Site & Food Tour - fish farm & restaurant : $80
Typical Food Prices in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:
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Dinner at Finca Exotica$54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belize City $29Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $120
Tours and Activities in Belize City
For Belize City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Belize City Tour Shore Excursion: $40
- Belize City Tour: $40
- Cave Kayak tour for Car Rental Guest : $49
- Belizean Bits & Bites Food Tastings and City Tour in Belize: $60
- Zip-line Canopy Tour from Belize City: $65
- Hassle free Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City with Lunch: $65
- Belize: Altun Ha Tour "Water of the Rock": $69
- Charlie's Cave Tubing Tour for cruisers (lunch included): $75
- "Taste Bud EXPLOSION" Food Tasting City Tour : $79
- Belize: Zip Line Canopy Tours: $80
- Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City: $85
- Belize: Cave Tubing Adventure: $85
Tours and Activities in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:
- 30-minute Corcovado National Park Tour by Plane: $256
- 4 Hour Private Guided Tour in Osa Jungle : $163
- Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour: $62
- Corcovado National Park - Day Tour from Drake Bay: $145
- Corcovado National Park: Mermaid day tour all inclusive : $190
- Corcovado Sirena Day Tour : $115
- Gold Panning Private Adventure in Puerto Jimenez: $35
- Kayak experience on Playa Blanca in Puerto Jiménez: $65
- Mermaid Corcovado Tour of the Day : $90
- One Day Tour To Caño Island From Drake Bay: $145
- One Day Tour to Corcovado (La Leona Station) From Puerto Jiménez: $230
- Parque Nacional Corcovado- Sirena day tour desde Puerto Jiménez : $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelize City $12Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belize City and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park), we can see that Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is more expensive. And not only is Belize City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belize City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belize City 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 Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) than you might in Belize City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belize City Expensive? and Is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) 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.