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

Should you visit Caracas or Montanita?

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 Montanita can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Caracas or Montanita?

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.

Montanita

Montanita is a small village located on Manglaralto parish along the southern coast of Ecuador. The Pacific Coast of Ecuador is lined with beach towns, either small villages with local fisherman or larger towns more set up for foreign travellers like Montanita. With one of the best beaches in Ecuador, one of the best surf breaks in the region, and a great laid-back atmosphere Montanita is a great little getaway, especially for the hippies of the world. It has also become a popular weekend destination for English teachers and Spanish students coming from Guayaquil and Quito. The beachfront village of Montanita has a laid-back atmosphere and steady stream of cosmopolitan backpackers, with as many South Americans as gringos.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Caracas and Montanita, we can see that Montanita 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 Montanita would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montanita 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 Montanita Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Caracas or Montanita?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.

Should I visit Caracas or Montanita in the Summer?

Both Montanita 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montanita year-round.

Caracas usually gets more rain in July than Montanita. Caracas gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's quite sunny in Caracas. In the summer, Caracas often gets more sunshine than Montanita. Caracas gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montanita receives 107 hours of full sun.

In the summer, Caracas is around the same temperature as Montanita. Typically, the summer temperatures in Caracas in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montanita averages at about 25°C (78°F).

Should I visit Caracas or Montanita in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Caracas and Montanita. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Caracas year-round. Montanita attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In October, Caracas usually receives more rain than Montanita. Caracas gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

In Caracas, it's very sunny this time of the year. Caracas usually receives more sunshine than Montanita during autumn. Caracas gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Montanita receives 117 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Caracas is generally around the same temperature as Montanita. Daily temperatures in Caracas average around 28°C (83°F), and Montanita fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

Should I visit Caracas or Montanita in the Winter?

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

Caracas usually gets less rain in January than Montanita. Caracas gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Caracas this time of the year. In the winter, Caracas often gets more sunshine than Montanita. Caracas gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montanita receives 88 hours of full sun.

Caracas is around the same temperature as Montanita in the winter. The daily temperature in Caracas averages around 26°C (78°F) in January, and Montanita fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Should I visit Caracas or Montanita in the Spring?

Both Montanita and Caracas are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Caracas throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Montanita because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Caracas usually receives less rain than Montanita. Caracas gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Caracas usually receives more sunshine than Montanita during spring. Caracas gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Montanita receives 133 hours of full sun in the spring.

In the spring, Caracas is around the same temperature as Montanita. Typically, the spring temperatures in Caracas in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Montanita averages at about 27°C (81°F).

Typical Weather for Montanita and Caracas