Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) or Boquete?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Boquete and Lake Titicaca (Puno) can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Boquete is a village located in the pacific west of Panama. This town very recently became an attractive destination for tourists and expatriates. Before the early 2000's, it was a quiet town hidden away in the mountains with very little tourism. After the development of Valle Escondido, which is a largely residential area, many North Americans flocked to this town and an expat community developed. Boquete is known for it's near perfect year round temperature of about seventy degrees Fahrenheit, beautiful untouched nature, and world renowned coffee.
Lake Titicaca, which directly translates to "puma stone" in Quechua, is located high in the Andes Mountains straddling Peru and Bolivia, with about 60% of the lake in Peru and 40% in Bolivia. Among the lake are three main islands, the most popular of which are the Uros Islands, also known as the floating islands, where the Uros people live on totora reeds that grow in the lake.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Panama, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Panama, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Boquete is $54, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $55. 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 Boquete and Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boquete are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
When comparing the travel costs between Boquete and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Lake Titicaca (Puno) is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Boquete is in Central America and Lake Titicaca (Puno) is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Boquete Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.
Lake Titicaca (Puno) has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Boquete. When comparing the sizes of Boquete and Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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.