Should you visit Colonia del Sacramento or Foz do Iguacu?
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 Colonia del Sacramento and Foz do Iguacu can help you decide which place is right for you.
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay. It is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, sandwiched in between the Portuguese colony of Brazil and the Spanish Viceroyalty of the River Plate, later Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. Its strategic position and use as a smuggling port meant that its sovereignty was constantly contested and the city changed hands several times between Spain and Portugal. The irresistibly picturesque town's charm and its proximity to Buenos Aires draw thousands of Argentine and other visitors on weekends and in summer. Prices rise in these periods and it can be difficult to find a room so make sure to book your trip well in advance.
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
Which city is cheaper, Foz do Iguacu or Colonia del Sacramento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Colonia del Sacramento is $47, while the average daily cost in Foz do Iguacu is $48. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Colonia del Sacramento and Foz do Iguacu in more detail.
Accommodation
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $48 in Colonia del Sacramento For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Foz do Iguacu is $42. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Colonia del Sacramento $24
Foz do Iguacu $21
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Colonia del Sacramento
$48
Foz do Iguacu
$42
Food
While meal prices in Colonia del Sacramento can vary, the average travelers spends about $13 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Colonia del Sacramento should cost around $5.20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Colonia del Sacramento is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
Food in Foz do Iguacu costs travelers about $16 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
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Churrascaria Rafain - Show And Dinner:
$50
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Dinner and Show at Rafain Churrascaria with round trip transfer included:
$52
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Argentinian Ice Bar, Wine and Dinner Experience:
$79
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Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu:
$88
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Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse:
$110
Local Transportation
To get around in Colonia del Sacramento, the average visitor spends $12 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Foz do Iguacu is $9.84 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Colonia del Sacramento $12
Foz do Iguacu $9.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Colonia del Sacramento
Also for Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Colonia Bus Terminal Private Transfer:
$15
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Colonia Port Terminal Private Transfer:
$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
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Transfer Paraguay Shopping (CDE):
$9.00
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Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides:
$90
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) to Foz do Iguacu:
$56
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Private Transfer: Foz do Iguacu to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU):
$56
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Private Airport Transfer: Cataratas International Airport (IGU) to Iguazu:
$42
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Iguazu: Transfer from Brazil Side:
$59
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Iguazu Falls Panoramic Helicopter Flight With Optional Transfers:
$225
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Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer:
$35
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer:
$14
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Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer:
$23
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Bird Park Tickets with Round Trip Transfer Included:
$45
Is it cheaper to fly into Colonia del Sacramento or Foz do Iguacu?
Prices for flights to both Foz do Iguacu and Colonia del Sacramento 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.
Entertainment
In Colonia del Sacramento, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $16 per person, per day.
Foz do Iguacu's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $18 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Colonia del Sacramento $16
Foz do Iguacu $18
Tours and Activities in Colonia del Sacramento
For Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Colonia Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour:
$26
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Half day city tour in Montevideo:
$52
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Colonia del Sacramento City Tour:
$63
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Half day city tour in Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay:
$65
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Full Day Birdwatching and Nature Tour:
$200
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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3-Day Tour of Iguassu Falls National Park:
$390
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4-Day Iguassu Falls Tour:
$480
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Argentinean Falls Great Adventure with Boat Ride from Foz do Iguaçu:
$112
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Argentinean Side Iguassu Falls - Private Tour Belmond Exclusive:
$177
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Beer experience 277 Craftbeer:
$31
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Bird Park Admission Ticket:
$20
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Bird Park General Admission Ticket and Tour:
$63
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Bird Park Tour:
$21
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Blue Park Tour:
$73
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Boat Ride and Walking Tour of Iguazu Falls in Argentina:
$85
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Brazilian Side of the Falls - All Tickets Included:
$62
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Brazilian Side of the Falls and Boat Tour Macuco Safari - All Tickets Included:
$167
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Colonia del Sacramento spend on average $4.04 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Foz do Iguacu may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $8.82 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
When comparing the travel costs between Colonia del Sacramento and Foz do Iguacu, we can see that Foz do Iguacu 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.
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