Which place is cheaper, Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) or San Pedro?
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 San Pedro or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between San Pedro or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park), 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.
Where Should I go: San Pedro or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?
San Pedro
San Pedro is the largest town on Ambergris Caye, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. Here you can find a tropical paradise with warm weather, clear blue waters, plenty of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, and a host of hotels, restaurants, and other amenities.
Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Situated in the Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jiminez has grown from a logging and gold mining town in the 1960s to become the largest town on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula. Today, it serves as a main gateway to Corcovado National Park, a last stopping point before visitors enter the park. Puerto Jiminez also has a lively night life, a beach, and easy access to a number of outdoors activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Belize, The Best G Adventures Tours to Belize, The Best Luxury Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Budget Tours to Costa Rica.
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San Pedro Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Pedro $164Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $156
The average daily cost (per person) in San Pedro is $164, while the average daily cost in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is $156. 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 San Pedro and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Pedro $66Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Pedro $132Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $110
Compare Hotels in San Pedro and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Looking for a hotel in San Pedro or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado 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: Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Pedro $34Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -
Is it cheaper to fly into San Pedro or Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) and San Pedro 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 daySan Pedro $69Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
- Overwater Fry Jacks Cooking Class at The Mayan: $39
- Fry Jacks Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Ceviche Cooking Class at San Pedro Belize: $39
- Belizean Bites Lunch Food Tour in San Pedro: $72
- Savor Belize Dinner Food Tour in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye: $90
- Belizean Cooking Experience: $95
- Combo Cooking class & interactive Treasure Hunt San Pedro Belize: $171
Typical Food Prices in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:
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Dinner at Finca Exotica$60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.San Pedro $33Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) $133
Tours and Activities in San Pedro
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
- 3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize: $59
- 1-Hour Guided Reef Snorkeling Adventure in San Pedro: $60
- Belize Adventure Sailing Sunset: $65
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve 3 Stops Snorkeling Adventure: $66
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve Half Day Snorkeling Adventure: $70
- Snorkeling Adventure at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve: $75
- Ambergris Caye Food and History Tour: $75
- Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling Tour: $79
- Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat: $85
- Mexico Rocks Snorkel Adventure from Ambergris Caye, San Pedro: $90
- Belizean Food Experience San Pedro Belize: $91
- Caye Caulker: Half Day Snorkeling Tour with Sunset Cruise: $95
Tours and Activities in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are as follows:
- Kayak experience on Playa Blanca in Puerto Jiménez: $65
- Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour: $74
- Isla del Caño snorkel tour from Drake Bay (Cano island): $110
- Corcovado National Park - Day Tour from Drake Bay: $127
- One Day Tour To Caño Island From Drake Bay: $145
- 4 Hour Private Guided Tour in Osa Jungle: $163
- Corcovado National Park Sirena Day Tour From Puerto Jimenez: $170
- Puerto Jiménez: La Leona Day Tour (Full-Day Wildlife Experience): $170
- Corcovado National Park LA LEONA Ranger Station Full Day Tour: $175
- Corcovado National Park Day Tour: Guided Wildlife Walk at Sirena: $185
- Scuba Diving Tour at Cano Island (Isla del Caño) from Drake Bay: $190
- Pacheco Tours - Corcovado Sirena + Cano Island Snorkel - 2 days: $205
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySan Pedro $16Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) -
When comparing the travel costs between San Pedro and Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park), we can see that San Pedro is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Central America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is San Pedro Expensive? and Is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado 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.