A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Buzios vs. Salento for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Buzios or Salento?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Buzios or Salento? 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.

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.

Salento

Founded in 1850, Salento is one of the oldest towns in Quindio. This colonial Colombian town has retained much of its old world charm, with its colorful buildings, large square and, of course, the obligatory church. Because the main route between Cali and Bogota which used to pass through Salento was diverted, the town didn't develop as quickly as others in the Quindio region. This gave Salento the opportunity to evolve into a thriving community of craftsmen and artisans as well as remaining one of the region's most prolific coffee producers. Salento is located 24 km northeast of the departmental capital Armenia. However, unlike its colorful neighbor, Armenia itself has very little to offer tourists. Salento attracts those wishing to learn about the coffee regions and for those who simply admire breathtaking scenery, and especially the stunning Cocora Valley.

Which city is cheaper, Salento or Buzios?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Buzios is $57, while the average daily cost in Salento is $23. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Buzios and Salento in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Buzios $28
    Salento $7.90
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Buzios $56
    Salento $16

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Buzios $14
    Salento $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salento

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salento:

  • Arrival or Departure Transfer: Armenia Airport, Bus Station / Salento, Filandia: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Buzios or Salento?

Prices for flights to both Salento 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Buzios $18
    Salento $6.63

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Buzios $20
    Salento $8.25

Tours and Activities in Buzios

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Buzios.

  • Tour in Boat Tour in Buzios: $14
  • Half-Day Schooner Sightseeing Trip in Buzios Peninsula Beaches: $28

Tours and Activities in Salento

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salento are as follows:

  • 3-Day Coffee Tour by Bike in Salento: $962
  • 5 Day Coffee Culture Experience: $1,059
  • Buenavista: Private Coffee Tour at Hacienda San Alberto: $152
  • Cocora Valley & Hummingbirds House Adventure: $50
  • Cocora Valley + Horseback Riding Day Tour: $104
  • Cocora Valley on a Jeep & Hike Day Tour: $77
  • Coffee Amusement & Museum Park Day Tour: $101
  • Coffee Farm Hacienda El Ocaso Half-Day Tour: $79
  • Coffee Tour at Hacienda Venecia near Salento: $215
  • Full Day Tour of Cocora Valley, Salento, and Coffee Farm Tour (from Salento): $156
  • Full Day Tour of Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia Coffee Town (from Salento): $123
  • Full day coffee farm experience at Hacienda San Alberto from Salento: $152

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Buzios $13
    Salento $8.09

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buzios and Salento, we can see that Buzios is more expensive. And not only is Salento much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Salento would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salento 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 Buzios would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Buzios than you might in Salento.

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