Which place is cheaper, Colonia del Sacramento or Punta del Este?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Punta del Este or Colonia del Sacramento, 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.
Punta del Este with its many beaches, elegant seaside homes, yacht harbor, high-rise apartment buildings, pricey hotels, ardent night scene and glitzy restaurants is a chic beach resort town in Uruguay. Many tourists come from Brazil and Argentina, on the other side of the Rio de la Plata, to get some nice sun and lay on the beach for a weekend getaway. Punta del Este is more expensive than other areas in Uruguay and has been called the Monaco of South America. Tourist season varies wildly from totally deserted in the winter to very crowded in the summer.
Colonia del Sacramento is in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay. It is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, sandwiched in between the Portuguese colony of Brazil and the Spanish Viceroyalty of the River Plate, later Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. Its strategic position and use as a smuggling port meant that its sovereignty was constantly contested and the city changed hands several times between Spain and Portugal. The irresistibly picturesque town's charm and its proximity to Buenos Aires draw thousands of Argentine and other visitors on weekends and in summer. Prices rise in these periods and it can be difficult to find a room so make sure to book your trip well in advance.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Punta del Este is $97, while the average daily cost in Colonia del Sacramento is $67. 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 Punta del Este and Colonia del Sacramento in more detail.
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Also for Punta del Este, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Colonia del Sacramento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Punta del Este.
For Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Punta del Este:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Punta del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, we can see that Punta del Este is more expensive. And not only is Colonia del Sacramento much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Colonia del Sacramento would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Colonia del Sacramento 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 Punta del Este would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Punta del Este than you might in Colonia del Sacramento.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Punta del Este Expensive? and Is Colonia del Sacramento Expensive?.
Colonia del Sacramento has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Punta del Este. When comparing the sizes of Punta del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Punta del Este and Colonia del Sacramento.
In the summer, Punta del Este is around the same temperature as Colonia del Sacramento. Typically, the summer temperatures in Punta del Este in January average around 23°C (73°F), and Colonia del Sacramento averages at about 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Colonia del Sacramento this time of the year. In Punta del Este, it's very sunny this time of the year. Punta del Este usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Colonia del Sacramento during summer. Punta del Este gets 296 hours of sunny skies, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Punta del Este usually receives less rain than Colonia del Sacramento. Punta del Este gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Punta del Este as well as Colonia del Sacramento.
In April, Punta del Este is generally around the same temperature as Colonia del Sacramento. Daily temperatures in Punta del Este average around 17°C (63°F), and Colonia del Sacramento fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In the autumn, Punta del Este often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Colonia del Sacramento. Punta del Este gets 171 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 183 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Colonia del Sacramento. Punta del Este usually gets less rain in April than Colonia del Sacramento. Punta del Este gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Colonia del Sacramento and Punta del Este are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Punta del Este is cooler than Colonia del Sacramento in the winter. The daily temperature in Punta del Este averages around 10°C (50°F) in July, and Colonia del Sacramento fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Punta del Este usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Colonia del Sacramento during winter. Punta del Este gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 143 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Punta del Este usually receives more rain than Colonia del Sacramento. Punta del Este gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Colonia del Sacramento and Punta del Este during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Punta del Este is around the same temperature as Colonia del Sacramento. Typically, the spring temperatures in Punta del Este in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Colonia del Sacramento averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In Colonia del Sacramento, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Punta del Este. In the spring, Punta del Este often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Colonia del Sacramento. Punta del Este gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 233 hours of full sun.
Colonia del Sacramento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Punta del Este usually gets less rain in October than Colonia del Sacramento. Punta del Este gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Colonia del Sacramento receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Punta del Este | Colonia del Sacramento | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 23°C (73°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Feb | 22°C (72°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) |
Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
May | 14°C (57°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Jun | 11°C (52°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Jul | 10°C (50°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Aug | 11°C (52°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |