Which place is cheaper, El Chalten or Guayaquil?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Guayaquil or El Chalten, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
El Chalten is probably one of the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, especially at the slightest ray of sunshine and one of your cheapest destination while you are travelling in Patagonia. Indeed, you will spend your days hiking and there are no park fees. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores but most of them will not accept credit cards so before heading out, get cash in El Calafate or your previous stop. For the beginners, it will be long hikes in a magical setting and for the experts perhaps a week long expedition to the greatest glaciers of the world. To discover the way people live in the pampa, you may also decide to stay at an Estancia. In the stunning Estancia Santa Thelma, about 300km away from El Chalten, you will be able to explore the surroundings by horse, live a unique experience in the middle of the nature and its vast plains occupied by thousands of merino sheep and horses and of course eat a typical meal of the region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina, and The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Guayaquil is $95, while the average daily cost in El Chalten is $10. 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 Guayaquil and El Chalten in more detail.
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Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both El Chalten and Guayaquil 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.
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for El Chalten are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guayaquil and El Chalten, we can see that Guayaquil is more expensive. And not only is El Chalten much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to El Chalten would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in El Chalten 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil than you might in El Chalten.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guayaquil Expensive? and Is El Chalten Expensive?.
El Chalten has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Guayaquil experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Guayaquil as well as El Chalten. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Guayaquil is cooler than El Chalten. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guayaquil in July average around 23°C (73°F), and El Chalten averages at about 27°C (81°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in El Chalten. Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guayaquil usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as El Chaltenin January. Guayaquil gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both El Chalten and Guayaquil are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In October, Guayaquil is generally around the same temperature as El Chaltenin April. Daily temperatures in Guayaquil average around 23°C (73°F), and El Chalten fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in El Chalten. In October, Guayaquil usually receives less rain than El Chaltenin April. Guayaquil gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both El Chalten and Guayaquil during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Guayaquil is much warmer than El Chalten in the winter. The daily temperature in Guayaquil averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and El Chalten fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in July.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. Guayaquil usually gets more rain in January than El Chaltenin July. Guayaquil gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Guayaquil and El Chalten. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
In the spring, Guayaquil is a little warmer than El Chalten. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guayaquil in April average around 28°C (82°F), and El Chalten averages at about 22°C (72°F)in October.
El Chalten receives a lot of rain in the spring. Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Guayaquil usually receives less rain than El Chaltenin October. Guayaquil gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while El Chalten receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Guayaquil | El Chalten | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
May | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |