Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Santa Elena?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Santa Elena and Bogota. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Santa Elena is a cute town, and the closest to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. It's one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, and is a great place to experience the cloud forest and see some of country's unique wildlife.
In the Monteverde Cloud Forest you have a good chance of seeing rare quetzals which are the national bird of Costa Rica. Other common animals include white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, orange-kneed tarantulas, any of 8-9 species of hummingbirds, and sloth.
Santa Elena is about 1,400 meters above sea level and has a humid and damp environment. The average yearly temperature is 64 degrees Fahrenheit and the average rainfall is 3,000 millimetres. Humidity can be anywhere between 74% and 97%.
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Costa Rica, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Costa Rica, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Santa Elena is $92, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $53. 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 Santa Elena and Bogota in more detail.
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Also for Santa Elena, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Santa Elena, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Bogota, 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 Santa Elena.
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santa Elena and Bogota, we can see that Santa Elena is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santa Elena is in Central America and Bogota 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 Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Santa Elena would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santa Elena than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santa Elena Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Santa Elena and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Santa Elena year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Santa Elena gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Santa Elena usually receives more rain than Bogota. Santa Elena gets 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Santa Elena is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the summer temperatures in Santa Elena in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
The autumn brings many poeple to Santa Elena as well as Bogota. Santa Elena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Bogota. Santa Elena receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Santa Elena usually gets more rain in October than Bogota. Santa Elena gets 254 mm (10 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Santa Elena is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Santa Elena average around 27°C (81°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Both Bogota and Santa Elena are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Santa Elena throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Santa Elena usually receives less rain than Bogota. Santa Elena gets 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Santa Elena is much warmer than Bogota in the winter. The daily temperature in Santa Elena averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Both Bogota and Santa Elena during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Santa Elena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Santa Elena usually gets less rain in April than Bogota. Santa Elena gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Santa Elena is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the spring temperatures in Santa Elena in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Bogota averages at about 15°C (59°F).
Santa Elena | Bogota | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
May | 29°C (83°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 226 mm (8.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 328 mm (12.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 254 mm (10 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |