Which place is cheaper, Puerto Natales or Buzios?
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 Buzios or Puerto Natales?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Buzios or Puerto Natales? 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: Buzios or Puerto Natales?
Buzios
Initially a fishing village, Armação dos Buzios is a small beach resort town about three hours from Rio de Janeiro by bus. Buzios is a common weekend getaway destination for Cariocas. With 23 beaches, visitors from all over come to swim, snorkel, surf and enjoy sun and sand.
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales is a beautiful town located in the Chilean Patagonia on the Senoret Channel. The city is often used as a base camp for trips to the surrounding national parks due to their plentiful restaurant options and access to internet. Puerto Natales is also known for being the base city to the Torres del Paine National Park, which was named the 5th most beautiful place in the world by National Geographic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro, The Best 3-Day Tours from Foz Do Iguacu, The Best Adventure Tours to Chile, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBuzios $93Puerto Natales $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Buzios is $93, while the average daily cost in Puerto Natales is $101. 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 Buzios and Puerto Natales in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBuzios $37Puerto Natales $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBuzios $74Puerto Natales $72
Compare Hotels in Buzios and Puerto Natales
Looking for a hotel in Buzios or Puerto Natales? 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: Puerto Natales Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Buzios $19Puerto Natales $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buzios
Also for Buzios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Departure Transfer: $43
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Private Transfer: $43
- Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $87
- Cabo Frio Full-Day Tour From Buzios with Lunch and Transfers: $64
- Private Transfer from Buzios Port to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB): $113
- Private Transfer from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Buzios Port: $113
- Private Transfer from GIG Airport to City Buzios in Rio: $230
- Private transfer Buzios in Rio to the SDU Airport: $195
- Tour in Buzios City Tour, Lunch and Transfer: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Natales
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Natales:
- Fly fishing FD Tour Gear Lunch & transfer: $1,200
- Private Transfer: From Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $422
- Private Transfer from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas: $267
- Base of the Paine Towers Trekking with Transfer: $150
- Shared transfer minibus Puerto Natales (CL) to El Calafate (ARG): $134
- From Torres del Paine Tour with Transfer: $84
- Transfer Puerto Natales Hotel Lago Grey Connection Navigation: $75
- Puerto Natales Airport Private Transfer: $42
- Private transfer Airport x Lodging (Puerto Natales): $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Buzios or Puerto Natales?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Natales and Buzios 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 dayBuzios $40Puerto Natales $46
Typical Food Prices in Puerto Natales
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Puerto Natales:
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Cake$1.01
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Dinner$17
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Coke$1.01
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Buzios $26Puerto Natales $28
Tours and Activities in Buzios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Buzios.
- Boat Tour Open Bar A Floor Arraial do Cabo: $14
- Two Floor Boat Tour with Toboágua Arraial do Cabo: $14
- Stand up paddle experience: $16
- Escuna Tour in Búzios Viva Water: $18
- Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour: $20
- Tour of Bugre in Arraial (Buggy): $21
- Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios: $31
- Buzios Trolley City Tour: $34
- Half-Day Schooner Sightseeing Trip in Buzios Peninsula Beaches: $35
- Tour in Boat Tour in Buzios: $38
- 3-hour Small Group Buzios Peninsula Open Air Trolley Tour: $40
- Underwater Adventure in Diving and Snorkeling: $49
Tours and Activities in Puerto Natales
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Natales for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Cruise with Traditional Lunch: $230
- Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Half-Day Cruise from Puerto Natales: $147
- Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour with Lunch: $289
- Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Cruise from Puerto Natales: $180
- Best group experience to the base viewpoint Tower (Maximum 8 Pax).: $150
- Fjord electric bike tour, full day: $220
- Full Day Guided Tour in Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave: $80
- Full Day Land of Sheep Experience Tourism: $199
- Full Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park: $99
- Full day Torres del Paine Tour from Puerto Natales: $280
- Full-Day Hiking Tour to the Base of Paine Towers at Torres del Paine National Park: $214
- Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour from Puerto Natales: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBuzios $17Puerto Natales $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Puerto Natales
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Puerto Natales:
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Alcohol$12
When comparing the travel costs between Buzios and Puerto Natales, we can see that Puerto Natales 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. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Buzios Expensive? and Is Puerto Natales Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Buzios or Puerto Natales?
Buzios has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Puerto Natales. When comparing the sizes of Buzios and Puerto Natales, 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.
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.