A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Caracas vs. Cordoba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Caracas or Cordoba?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Caracas and Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Caracas or Cordoba?

Caracas

Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, and also the country's largest city. It's in the northern portion of the country and is close to the Caribbean. While Caracas may not be a major travel destination in Venezuela, it can offer interesting insight into the country's urban character. It has a great art, culinary, and music culture that truly bring the city to life. The beautiful Mount Avila overlooks the city and separates the city from the Caribbean Sea. Many locals and visitors alike head to the mountain as a quick escape. You can reach it by taking a cable car that carries you up to the SWaraira Repano Park at the very top.

Cordoba

Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Argentina.

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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caracas Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Caracas or Cordoba?

Caracas has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Caracas and Cordoba, 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 Caracas or Cordoba?

Cordoba has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Caracas experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Caracas or Cordoba in the Summer?

Both Cordoba and Caracas during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Caracas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In July, Caracas is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Caracas average around 27°C (81°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Caracas. In the summer, Caracas often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Caracas gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.

Caracas usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Cordobain January. Caracas gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Caracas or Cordoba in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Caracas and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Caracas year-round.

Caracas is much warmer than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Caracas averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.

In Caracas, it's very sunny this time of the year. Caracas usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during autumn. Caracas gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Caracas usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Caracas gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Caracas or Cordoba in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Caracas as well as Cordoba. Caracas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the winter, Caracas is around the same temperature as Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Caracas in January average around 26°C (78°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Caracas this time of the year. In the winter, Caracas often gets more sunshine than Cordobain July. Caracas gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.

Caracas usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Caracas gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Caracas or Cordoba in the Spring?

Both Cordoba and Caracas are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Caracas throughout the year.

In April, Caracas is generally a little warmer than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Caracas average around 27°C (80°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

It's quite sunny in Cordoba. Caracas usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Caracas gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Caracas usually receives less rain than Cordobain October. Caracas gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Caracas