Which place is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Bogota?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bogota or Puerto Madryn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota 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: Bogota or Puerto Madryn?
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, 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 dayBogota $53Puerto Madryn $14
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $53, 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 Bogota and Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBogota $26Puerto Madryn $5.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBogota $52Puerto Madryn $11
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Puerto Madryn
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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: Bogota Hotel Prices and Puerto Madryn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bogota $8.77Puerto Madryn $3.28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.56
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogota (one way): $15
- Transfer in private SUV from Bogota City - Bogota Airport (BOG): $18
- Private Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Downtown to Bogota Airport (BOG) Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Bogota Airport (BOG)-Bogota City: $36
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Bogota City Airport (BOG) - Bogota City: $40
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Private Bogota Airport drop-off Transfer: $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 Bogota or Puerto Madryn?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Madryn and Bogota 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 dayBogota $14Puerto Madryn $5.69
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.57
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Hot Dog$0.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Bogotá Bites: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $49
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bogota $13Puerto Madryn $5.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer$1.31
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Full Day Tour to the Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva: $15
- Walking tour La Candelaria bogotá: $15
- Cycling tour in Simon Bolivar Park and Virgilio Barco Library: $17
- Historical Tour Bogotá: $18
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $18
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
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 dayBogota $14Puerto Madryn $3.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Puerto Madryn, we can see that Bogota 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 Bogota would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bogota 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 Bogota Expensive? and Is Puerto Madryn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bogota or Puerto Madryn?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Puerto Madryn. When comparing the sizes of Bogota 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 Bogota or Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Madryn in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bogota as well as Puerto Madryn. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Bogota is generally much colder than Puerto Madrynin January. Daily temperatures in Bogota average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Bogota usually gets more rain in July than Puerto Madrynin January. Bogota gets 40 mm (1.6 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 July and JanuaryBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Madryn 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Madryn in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Madryn and Bogota are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Bogota is around the same temperature as Puerto Madryn in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F)in April.
It's quite rainy in Bogota. In October, Bogota usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin April. Bogota gets 110 mm (4.3 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 October and AprilBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Madryn in the Winter?
Both Puerto Madryn and Bogota during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Bogota is much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bogota in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.
Bogota usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Madrynin July. Bogota 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 January and JulyBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Madryn 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Madryn in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bogota and Puerto Madryn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In April, Bogota is generally around the same temperature as Puerto Madrynin October. Daily temperatures in Bogota average around 15°C (59°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In April, Bogota usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin October. Bogota gets 90 mm (3.5 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 April and OctoberBogota 15°C (59°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Madryn and Bogota
| Bogota | Puerto Madryn | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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