A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Terre-de-Haut vs. Puerto Varas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas? 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: Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas?

Terre-de-Haut

Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.

Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Santiago.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Terre-de-Haut and Puerto Varas, we can see that Terre-de-Haut is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Varas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Varas 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 Puerto Varas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Varas 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 Terre-de-Haut would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Terre-de-Haut than you might in Puerto Varas.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Terre-de-Haut Expensive? and Is Puerto Varas Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas?

Puerto Varas has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Terre-de-Haut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Terre-de-Haut as well as Puerto Varas. Terre-de-Haut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the summer. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto Varas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Terre-de-Haut this time of the year. In the summer, Terre-de-Haut often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin January. Terre-de-Haut gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun.

Terre-de-Haut receives a lot of rain in the summer. Terre-de-Haut usually gets more rain in July than Puerto Varasin January. Terre-de-Haut gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?

Both Puerto Varas and Terre-de-Haut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Terre-de-Haut throughout the year.

In the autumn, Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Terre-de-Haut in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Terre-de-Haut. Terre-de-Haut usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during autumn. Terre-de-Haut gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Varas. It's quite rainy in Terre-de-Haut. In October, Terre-de-Haut usually receives more rain than Puerto Varasin April. Terre-de-Haut gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas in the Winter?

Both Puerto Varas and Terre-de-Haut during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Terre-de-Haut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In January, Terre-de-Haut is generally much warmer than Puerto Varasin July. Daily temperatures in Terre-de-Haut average around 24°C (76°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).

It's quite sunny in Terre-de-Haut. In the winter, Terre-de-Haut often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin July. Terre-de-Haut gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun.

Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Terre-de-Haut usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Varasin July. Terre-de-Haut gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Terre-de-Haut or Puerto Varas in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Terre-de-Haut and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Terre-de-Haut year-round.

Terre-de-Haut is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the spring. The daily temperature in Terre-de-Haut averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.

In Terre-de-Haut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Terre-de-Haut usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during spring. Terre-de-Haut gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.

Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the spring. Terre-de-Haut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Terre-de-Haut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Puerto Varasin October. Terre-de-Haut gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Terre-de-Haut