A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers La Ceiba vs. Boquete for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit La Ceiba or Boquete?

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

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 La Ceiba and Boquete can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: La Ceiba or Boquete?

La Ceiba

La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, situated on the north Caribbean coast. The city has a population of about a quarter million people. Many people who visit this city do so before heading into Pico Bonito National Park. It hasn't had the best infrastructure for tourists in the past but is developing fast. It is about 200 kilometers from San Pedro Sula, another large city in Honduras.

Boquete

Boquete is a village located in the pacific west of Panama. This town very recently became an attractive destination for tourists and expatriates. Before the early 2000's, it was a quiet town hidden away in the mountains with very little tourism. After the development of Valle Escondido, which is a largely residential area, many North Americans flocked to this town and an expat community developed. Boquete is known for it's near perfect year round temperature of about seventy degrees Fahrenheit, beautiful untouched nature, and world renowned coffee.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Panama, and The Best Adventure Tours to Panama.


Which place is cheaper, Boquete or La Ceiba?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in La Ceiba is $78, while the average daily cost in Boquete is $54. 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 La Ceiba and Boquete in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    La Ceiba $23
    Boquete $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    La Ceiba $46
    Boquete $46
Compare Hotels in La Ceiba and Boquete

Looking for a hotel in La Ceiba or Boquete? 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.

Hotels in La Ceiba


Hotels in Boquete


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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: La Ceiba Hotel Prices and Boquete Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    La Ceiba $32
    Boquete $5.23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Ceiba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Ceiba:

  • Ferry Transfer between La Ceiba and Roatán Island: $43
  • Private Transfer from Goloson Airport (LCE) to Banana Coast Port: $79
  • Private Transfer from La Ceiba hotels to Banana Coast Cruise Port: $79

Is it cheaper to fly into La Ceiba or Boquete?

Prices for flights to both Boquete and La Ceiba 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
    La Ceiba $31
    Boquete $18

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    La Ceiba $22
    Boquete $17

Tours and Activities in Boquete

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

  • garden experience: $22
  • Schumann's BOTANICAL PARK TOUR: $30
  • Small Group Coffee Tour (Minimum 2 people): $40
  • Ancestral Coffee Experience in Boquete: $45
  • Self-Guided Half-Day Boquete Tour E-Bicycle: $46
  • Boquete, Panama: Self-Guided E-Bicycle Half-Day Tour: $48
  • Guided Market Tour with Sensory Coffee Tasting Boquete: $48
  • Boquete Adventure - E-Bike Tour (2 hrs.) (2 Person Min.): $55
  • 2-Hour Private Mezcal and Geisha Liqueur Tasting Experience: $65
  • The Local Flavors of Boquete E-Bike Tour (4 hrs.) (2 Person Min.): $80
  • 3-Hour Private Tour to La Estrella Lake from Boquete on E Bike: $84
  • 3-hour Private Tour to the Peque Doraz Butterfly Garden by Ebike: $90

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    La Ceiba $5.11
    Boquete $4.46


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is La Ceiba Expensive? and Is Boquete Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, La Ceiba or Boquete?

La Ceiba has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Boquete. When comparing the sizes of La Ceiba and Boquete, 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.