A Travel Price Comparison for Mexico Isla Mujeres vs. La Paz for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Isla Mujeres or La Paz?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Isla Mujeres and La Paz. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Isla Mujeres

About eight miles from the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres is an island in the Mexican Caribbean Sea. The town, of the same name, has a population of about 13,000. Tourism has grown in the area since the 1970s and today it is a significant part of the island's economy. As such, there are plenty of amenities that cater specifically to visitors. The island's proximity to Cuba make it a common transit point for Cubans in route to the United States.

La Paz

La Paz is the capital of Baja California Sur, Mexico. It has a population of about 215,000 people and is a significant commercial center for the region. The city has a good economy and a high standard of living when compared to much of Mexico. Much of the economy is focused on eco-tourism and there are many protected marine environments in the area.

Which city is cheaper, La Paz or Isla Mujeres?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Isla Mujeres is $99, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $79. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Isla Mujeres and La Paz in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Isla Mujeres $53
    La Paz $35
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Isla Mujeres $106
    La Paz $70

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Isla Mujeres $24
    La Paz $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Isla Mujeres

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Isla Mujeres:

  • Contoy and Mujeres Islands Tour with Transfer Options: $136
  • Private Catamaran To Isla Mujeres And Transfer: $1,520

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz

Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Paz:

  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from La Paz City to La Paz El Alto Airport: $20
  • Day Transfer from Airport to Hotel and Cable Car: $20
  • Departure Private Transfer La Paz City to La Paz Airport LPB by Minibus: $25
  • Departure Private Transfer La Paz City to La Paz Airport LPB by S-Cross Sx4: $25
  • Departure Private Transfer La Paz City to La Paz Airport LPB by Minibus: $25
  • Airport Transfer In_ Day: $25
  • Airport Transfer In_night: $25
  • Airport Transfer Out_day: $25
  • Airport Transfer Out_night: $25
  • Bus Station Transfer Out_day: $25
  • Bus Station Transfer Out_night: $25
  • Bus Station Transfer In_day: $25

Is it cheaper to fly into Isla Mujeres or La Paz?

Prices for flights to both La Paz and Isla Mujeres 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
    Isla Mujeres $31
    La Paz $26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Isla Mujeres

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Isla Mujeres.

  • Private Deluxe Lobster Dinner In A Catamaran: $1,600

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Isla Mujeres $14
    La Paz $8.42

Tours and Activities in Isla Mujeres

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Isla Mujeres are as follows:

  • Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Lunch Included: $45
  • Street Art of Isla Mujeres Tour: $60
  • Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour: $63
  • Isla Mujeres walking tour for Beach & Sun lovers!: $75
  • Luxury Catamaran tour to isla mujeres with transportation from Tulum: $108
  • From Cancun: Swim with Whale Sharks Tour: $125
  • 2020 SPECIAL!! 2 Tank Adventures Drift and Wreck dives: $125
  • Scuba Diving Adventure without Certification! Try it today!: $165
  • Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum: $180
  • Riviera Maya: Isla Mujeres Tour with Seafood Lunch: $220
  • Cancún: Isla Mujeres Snorkeling, Golf Cart Tour & Beach Club: $360
  • The Best of Isla Mujeres Walking Tour: $409

Tours and Activities in La Paz

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for La Paz are as follows:

  • Virtual City Tour - La Paz: $4.00
  • La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets: $5.00
  • La Paz City Walking Tour: $5.00
  • La Paz Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Cable Car Tour of La Paz: $8.00
  • La Paz city, nomad bohemian tour: $10
  • Titicaca Lake - Bus Ticket - From La Paz City - Ow: $12
  • Cable Car, Cementery, Shaman and El Alto Adventure in La Paz: $17
  • Private Cable Car City Tour: $18
  • Full Day Tiwanaku Archeological Site Shared Tour: $20
  • Bus City Tour Sightseeing La Paz: $23
  • Tiwanaku and Puma Punku - Shared Tour -: $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Isla Mujeres $17
    La Paz $8.39

Sample the Local Flavors in Isla Mujeres

Also in Isla Mujeres, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Isla Mujeres Golf Cart Bar Crawl: $121

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Isla Mujeres and La Paz, we can see that Isla Mujeres is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to La Paz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Paz 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 Isla Mujeres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Isla Mujeres than you might in La Paz.

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