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

Should you visit Caracas or Puerto Varas?

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 Puerto Varas can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Caracas or Puerto Varas?

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.

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Santiago.

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

Which is Bigger, Caracas or Puerto Varas?

Caracas has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Caracas and Puerto Varas, 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 Puerto Varas?

Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas in the Summer?

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

Caracas is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the summer. The daily temperature in Caracas averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.

It's quite sunny in Puerto Varas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caracas. Caracas usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during summer. Caracas gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Caracas usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin January. Caracas gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Caracas or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?

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

In the autumn, Caracas is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Caracas in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.

It's quite sunny in Caracas. In the autumn, Caracas often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin April. Caracas gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun.

Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Caracas usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Varasin April. Caracas gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Caracas or Puerto Varas in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Caracas and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Caracas year-round.

In January, Caracas is generally much warmer than Puerto Varasin July. Daily temperatures in Caracas average around 26°C (78°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).

In Caracas, it's very sunny this time of the year. Caracas usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during winter. Caracas gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.

Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Caracas usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin July. Caracas gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Caracas or Puerto Varas in the Spring?

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

Caracas is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the spring. The daily temperature in Caracas averages around 27°C (80°F) in April, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.

In the spring, Caracas often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin October. Caracas gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Caracas usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Varasin October. Caracas gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Caracas