Should I Visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

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

Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Grande-Terre

Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Situated in the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jiminez has grown from a logging and gold mining town in the 1960s to become the largest town on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Today, it serves as a main gateway to Corcovado National Park, a last stopping point before visitors enter the park. Puerto Jiminez also has a lively night life, a beach, and easy access to a number of outdoors activities.

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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Budget Tours to Costa Rica.

Which place is cheaper, Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or Grande-Terre?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Grande-Terre Prices
Guadeloupe Prices

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Prices
Costa Rica Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Grande-Terre €179

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) €138

The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €179, while the average daily cost in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is €138. 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 Grande-Terre and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Grande-Terre €82

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) €48
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Grande-Terre €164

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) €96

Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)? 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: Grande-Terre Hotel Prices and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Grande-Terre €9.00

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:

Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $40
Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $49
Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
Private Transfers (Airport, Port, Hotels) Guadeloupe : $58
Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $58
Private Transfer in Guadeloupe: $68
Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $89
Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre Port: $94
Private Transfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to City Hotels: $94

Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Prices for flights to both Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) and Grande-Terre 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

Food Meals for one day

Grande-Terre €82

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) €59

Typical Food Prices in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Some typical examples of dining costs in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:

Dinner at Finca Exotica

€53

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Grande-Terre €45

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) €117

Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre

Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $15
Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $24
Historic Walking Tour of Pointe-à-Pitre with Guide in English: $26
Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $47
Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $47
*Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $58
Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks : $83
Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $97
Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $152
Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $164
Private Gyroplane Tour: $175

Tours and Activities in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:

Gold Panning Private Adventure in Puerto Jimenez: $35
Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour: $62
Kayak experience on Playa Blanca in Puerto Jiménez: $65
Corcovado National Park - Day Tour from Drake Bay: $145
One Day Tour To Caño Island From Drake Bay: $145
4 Hour Private Guided Tour in Osa Jungle : $163
Parque Nacional Corcovado- Sirena day tour desde Puerto Jiménez : $190
One Day Tour to Corcovado (La Leona Station) From Puerto Jiménez: $230
30-minute Corcovado National Park Tour by Plane: $256

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Grande-Terre €12

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park), we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) 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 Grande-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grande-Terre than you might in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park).

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grande-Terre Expensive? and Is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Expensive?.

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Should you visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

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

Where Should I go: Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Grande-Terre

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Which place is cheaper, Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or Grande-Terre?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre

Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Entertainment

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

Where Should I go: Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Grande-Terre

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Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Local Transportation

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Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre

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