Which place is cheaper, Torres del Paine National Park or Oaxaca de Juarez?
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 Oaxaca de Juarez or Torres del Paine National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Oaxaca de Juarez or Torres del Paine 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: Oaxaca de Juarez or Torres del Paine National Park?
Oaxaca de Juarez
Officially known as Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca is the capital and largest city in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It's a beautiful colonial city in the foothills of the Sierra Madre. The city has beautiful architecture and a variety of festivals as well as a tree lined square called El Zocalo. Oaxaca's economy is heavily dependent on tourism and it is a wonderful place to see Mexican art and handicrafts. There are many artists and artisans in Oaxaca and the contemporary art scene is on the rise. The artists combine the area's rich indigenous culture and tradition with a modern twist. While you're in the area you should definitely make a point of experiencing the area's wonderful museums, interesting architecture, charming hotels and unique twist on Mexican cuisine.
Torres del Paine National Park
The Torres del Paine National Park is located in the extreme south of Patagonian Chile. Situated in the southern part of the Andes, the National Park is full of stunning mountains, lakes, rock formations, and glaciers, making it a hiker's paradise. The best time to visit is between November and April, which is their spring and summer. Be prepared though, as weather can change dramatically when traveling through the park, no matter the season!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mexico City, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Chile.
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Oaxaca de Juarez Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOaxaca de Juarez $56Torres del Paine National Park $99
The average daily cost (per person) in Oaxaca de Juarez is $56, while the average daily cost in Torres del Paine National Park is $99. 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 Oaxaca de Juarez and Torres del Paine National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOaxaca de Juarez $20Torres del Paine National Park $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOaxaca de Juarez $40Torres del Paine National Park $64
Compare Hotels in Oaxaca de Juarez and Torres del Paine National Park
Looking for a hotel in Oaxaca de Juarez or Torres del Paine 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: Oaxaca de Juarez Hotel Prices and Torres del Paine National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oaxaca de Juarez $13Torres del Paine National Park $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oaxaca de Juarez
Also for Oaxaca de Juarez, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Xoxocotlan Airport: Private Transfer to Oaxaca City: $88
- Transfer from Oaxaca Airport to your accommodation: $43
- Transfer Private Hotel to Oaxaca Airport: $21
- Shared transfer from Oaxaca Airport to your hotel: $11
- Shared Transfer from Downtown Oaxaca to the Airport: $8.14
- Secure Private Transfer : Downtown Oaxaca Airport (OAX): $21
- Round private transfer Airport to hotel in Oaxaca: $47
- Private transfer from Oaxaca Airport to the hotel.: $66
- Private transfer from Oaxaca Airport to Oaxaca City: $51
- Private Transfer from your Hotel in Oaxaca to the Oaxaca Airport: $14
- Private Transfer from the Airport to your Hotel in Oaxaca: $73
- Private Transfer from Hotel to Oaxaca Airport: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Oaxaca de Juarez or Torres del Paine National Park?
Prices for flights to both Torres del Paine National Park and Oaxaca de Juarez 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 dayOaxaca de Juarez $24Torres del Paine National Park $43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oaxaca de Juarez
For Oaxaca de Juarez, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oaxaca: Walking Traditional Food Tour with Ancestral Drinks: $26
- Night Walk of Urban Legends ghosts and Dinner in Oaxaca: $45
- Food Tour at the 20 de Noviembre Market (All Inclusive): $52
- Oaxaca: Guided Food Tour with Local Chef and food experts: $54
- Legends and Ghosts Sightseeing Tour in Downtown Oaxaca with Dinner: $55
- Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- FOOD TOUR IN THE ABASTOS MARKET: $61
- Oaxaca Hidden Street Food Tour Led by Local food experts: $63
- Oaxaca: Evening Street Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $66
- Oaxaca Streets Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $69
- Oaxaca: Vegetarian Cooking Class: $70
- Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oaxaca de Juarez $13Torres del Paine National Park $32
Tours and Activities in Oaxaca de Juarez
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oaxaca de Juarez.
- “Las Nieves” Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam 6h Bike Tour: $128
- 3 Hour Oaxaca Private Tour, 100% customisable - Best Rated: $55
- 5 Hours Guided Day of The Dead Evening Walking Tour in Oaxaca: $109
- 8-Hour Monte Albán Tour from Oaxaca: $51
- ATV/Quad Adventure on the Mountain + Prehistoric Caves: $160
- Adventure in the Sierra Norte: El Tule, Teotitlan and Benito Juárez: $73
- Amazing Waterfall Adventure in the Sierra Madre Mountains: $80
- Among Flowers and Candles: A Tour of Oaxaca's Cemeteries: $86
- An adventure for the senses: Mezcal, fields and crafts.: $84
- Ancestral Mezcal Tour Experience-A pre Hispanic Heritage: $70
- Apoala Magic Waterfalls Hike and Swim Adventure: $133
- Archaeological sites Tour and Red Pottery in Tlacolula: $170
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOaxaca de Juarez $15Torres del Paine National Park $5.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Oaxaca de Juarez
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oaxaca de Juarez:
- Oaxaca Pub Crawl with Shots and Party Games: $19
- Oaxaca Pub Crawl: $19
- Oaxaca: Sustainable Mezcal Tour at an Award-Winning Family Distillery: $24
- Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour: $55
- Breakfast in Tlacolula; Ancestral and industrial mezcal distillery: $55
- Hierve el Agua, Mitla, El Tule Tree, Rugs, Mezcal Distillery Tour: $58
- Hierve el Agua and Distillery of Mezcal Tour: $60
- Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour: $60
- Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Distillery Small-Group Tour: $70
- Distillery Tour and Agave Fields by Mal de Amor Mezcal: $72
- Personalized Tour to Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery: $109
- Oaxaca: Mezcal Distillery Tour with Tastings: $134
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oaxaca de Juarez and Torres del Paine National Park, we can see that Torres del Paine National Park is more expensive. And not only is Oaxaca de Juarez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oaxaca de Juarez is in North America and Torres del Paine National Park is in South 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 Oaxaca de Juarez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oaxaca de Juarez 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 Torres del Paine National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Torres del Paine National Park than you might in Oaxaca de Juarez.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oaxaca de Juarez Expensive? and Is Torres del Paine National Park Expensive?.
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.