Which place is cheaper, Tena or Foz do Iguacu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Foz do Iguacu or Tena?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Tena can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Foz do Iguacu or Tena?
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.
Tena
Tena is the capital of the Napo Province, an attractive and quiet city in the Amazon rainforest, and is known as the "cinnamon capital" of Ecuador. Tena has a friendly population, lots of backpacker infrastructure, a gorgeous setting surrounded by jungle-covered hills and a high concentration of surrounding rivers where white-water lovers from around the world come to paddle and kayak. The town provides a gateway to exploration into Ecuador's most accessible part of the great Amazon rainforest, which does not leave visitors disappointed. Beyond being a base for discovering the jungle and its wildlife, Tena is also a hub for adventure sports which are abundant in the area. Tena is a charming place where many travelers find themselves hanging around quite happily before or after a trip into the rainforest.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best G Adventures Tours to Colombia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bogota.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFoz do Iguacu $82Tena $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu is $82, while the average daily cost in Tena is $77. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Foz do Iguacu and Tena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $29Tena $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $58Tena $60
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Tena
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu or Tena? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $13Tena $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Brazilian Falls Tour Transfers with Tour Guide: $30
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Private Transfer: $24
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer: $11
- Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $44
- Iguaçu Falls Helicopter Ride With Optional Transfers: $290
- Macuco Safari Boat with Transfer: $146
- PRIVATE Transfer Iguassu Airport (IGU) to Hotels in Iguassu: $30
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
- Private Transfer to Foz de Iguazu Airport (IGU): $13
- Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $158
- Private airport transfers – National & International: $47
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer in Foz do Iguaçu: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tena:
- Private Transfer from Villavieja to San Agustín: $150
- Medellin Transfer Airport - shuttle - pick up - Drop off (MDE): $20
- Medellin private transfer from Medellin airport: $30
- Popayan to Cali Private Transfer: $272
- Popayan to Cali Private Transfer: $272
- Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport: $56
- Private transfer to Medellín Airport: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or Tena?
Prices for flights to both Tena and Foz do Iguacu 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
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Food Meals for one dayFoz do Iguacu $38Tena $33
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.
- Rafain Dinner Show: $71
- Boozy Cooking Class in Foz do Iguacu with a chef: $85
- Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
- Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $119
- Dinner Show - Rafain Steakhouse: $120
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $132
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas: $135
- Rafain Samba Show & Dinner – Round Trip Transfer Included: $135
- Foz: Private Guide & Transfer to Shared Dinner Show Experience: $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Foz do Iguacu $24Tena $18
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Shopping tour in Paraguay from hotels in Foz do Iguaçu: $15
- Shopping tour at Duty Free Shop Argentina: $15
- Visit to Itaipu: Panoramic Tour: $15
- Shopping tour in Paraguay from hotels in Foz do Iguaçu: $22
- Visit to Itaipu: Entrance Ticket for Panoramic View and shuttle: $23
- City Tour Puerto Iguazu: $24
- Three Borders Landmark - Rountrip Transportation + Ticket: $25
- Foz Do Iguaçu City Tour: $29
- Iguassu Falls Shopping Tour: $32
- Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam - Tickets Included: $32
- Guided tour of the Iguacu Falls on the Argentine side: $35
- Itaipu Dam Panoramic Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Tena
Here are a few actual costs in Tena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full Day Adventure Laguna Negra-Páramo de Ocetá from Mongua: $20
- 4-Hour Private Walking Tour along Ruta de Las Flores: $42
- Unique experience flying paragliding: $50
- Gastronomic Private Walking Tour in Popayán: $50
- Hanging Stone Private Guided Tour Susa Cundinamarca: $55
- Private 2-hour Diving Experience with Instructor: $65
- Paragliding tour in Medellín, fly and live a great experience: $69
- Coffee Tour from Bogota at La Palma Plantation and El Tucan: $119
- Scuba Diving Private Tour in San Andres: $130
- Popayán Tour from Cali: $216
- Coffee Night Plan 2D/1N -2H to Medellin-Real Coffee Experience!: $239
- Popayan and Silvia Town Private Tour from Cali: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $12Tena $13
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:
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Beer$0.88
When comparing the travel costs between Foz do Iguacu and Tena, 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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Foz do Iguacu Expensive? and Is Tena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or Tena?
Foz do Iguacu has a larger population, and is about 420 times larger than the population of Tena. When comparing the sizes of Foz do Iguacu and Tena, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.