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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Oaxaca de Juarez Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOaxaca de Juarez $54Torres del Paine National Park $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Oaxaca de Juarez is $54, while the average daily cost in Torres del Paine National Park is $103. 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 $19Torres del Paine National Park $33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOaxaca de Juarez $38Torres del Paine National Park $66
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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oaxaca de Juarez $12Torres del Paine National Park $35
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: $82
- Visit Puerto Escondido: Private Transfer from Oaxaca: $588
- Transfer Oaxaca Centro Boerve del Agua: $30
- Shared Transfer from Downtown Oaxaca to the Airport: $7.92
- Secure Private Transfer : Downtown Oaxaca Airport (OAX): $21
- Private transfer from Oaxaca Airport to Oaxaca City: $50
- Private and safe transfer from the airport to the hotel in Oaxaca: $60
- Private Transfer Oaxaca Airport to Hotel or Airbnb 24/7: $79
- Private Transfer Airport Hotel in Oaxaca: $28
- Private Airport Transfer in Oaxaca Safe and Reliable Service: $53
- Oaxaca: Santiago Apoala Waterfall Day Trip with Transfers: $71
- Oaxaca hotels to Oaxaca Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
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 $45
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:
- Food Tour at the Mercado de Abastos: $57
- Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $59
- Tradicional Oaxacan Dinner on Agronomic Biodiversity_01: $60
- Oaxaca: Vegetarian Cooking Class: $65
- Oaxaca Streets Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $69
- Authentic Oaxaca Eat Like a Local Street Food Tour: $69
- Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class: $70
- Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu &Local Market Tour: $70
- Bike Ride and Street Food Tour in Oaxaca: $70
- Central Oaxaca Food Tour: $70
- Secret Food Tour: Oaxaca de Juárez: $75
- Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oaxaca de Juarez $12Torres del Paine National Park $33
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: $120
- 3 Hour Oaxaca Private Tour, 100% customisable - Best Rated: $55
- 5 Hours Guided Day of The Dead Evening Walking Tour in Oaxaca: $109
- Ancestral Mezcal Tour Experience-A pre Hispanic Heritage: $68
- Archaeological sites Tour and Red Pottery in Tlacolula: $170
- Art Workshops and Chocolate Shops Tour: $59
- Art Workshops and Chocolate Shops Tour in Oaxaca: $54
- Artisanal Mezcal Culture Tour for Tasting and History: $106
- Artisanal Mezcal Experience with Guided Tasting: $128
- Authentic Mezcal Experience Oaxaca Small Group Local Producers: $88
- Bicycle Tour through Oaxaca learning about its Urban Art and History: $34
- Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups: $79
Tours and Activities in Torres del Paine National Park
For Torres del Paine National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Torres del Paine: 3-Hour Scenic Boat Tour to Grey Glacier: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOaxaca de Juarez $14Torres del Paine National Park $5.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Oaxaca de Juarez
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oaxaca de Juarez:
- Oaxaca Pub Crawl with Mezcal Shots and Live Music: $18
- Oaxaca Pub Crawl: $19
- Puerto Escondido Pub Crawl: $21
- Check out Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, Rugs, and a Mezcal Distillery Tour: $49
- From Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery: $54
- Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour: $55
- Hierve el Agua and Distillery of Mezcal Tour: $60
- Distillery Tour and Agave Fields by Mal de Amor Mezcal: $70
- Personalized Tour to Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery: $106
- Oaxaca: Mezcal Distillery Tour with Tastings: $125
- Mezcal Distillery Day Trip: $141
- Artisanal Mezcal distillery in an authentic Zapotec village: $150
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.