A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Veracruz vs. Montanita for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Veracruz or Montanita?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Veracruz and Montanita can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Veracruz or Montanita?

Veracruz

Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.

Montanita

Montanita is a small village located on Manglaralto parish along the southern coast of Ecuador. The Pacific Coast of Ecuador is lined with beach towns, either small villages with local fisherman or larger towns more set up for foreign travellers like Montanita. With one of the best beaches in Ecuador, one of the best surf breaks in the region, and a great laid-back atmosphere Montanita is a great little getaway, especially for the hippies of the world. It has also become a popular weekend destination for English teachers and Spanish students coming from Guayaquil and Quito. The beachfront village of Montanita has a laid-back atmosphere and steady stream of cosmopolitan backpackers, with as many South Americans as gringos.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.

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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Montanita Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Veracruz or Montanita?

Veracruz has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montanita experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Montanita in the Summer?

Both Montanita and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montanita because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the summer, Veracruz is around the same temperature as Montanita. Typically, the summer temperatures in Veracruz in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Montanita averages at about 25°C (78°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Montanita during summer. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Montanita receives 107 hours of full sun in the summer.

It's quite rainy in Veracruz. In July, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Montanita. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Veracruz or Montanita in the Autumn?

Both Montanita and Veracruz during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montanita year-round.

In October, Veracruz is generally around the same temperature as Montanita. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (79°F), and Montanita fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

In the autumn, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Montanita. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montanita receives 117 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually gets more rain in October than Montanita. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Montanita in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Montanita. Montanita attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Veracruz is cooler than Montanita in the winter. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 21°C (71°F) in January, and Montanita fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Montanita during winter. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Montanita receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Montanita. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Veracruz or Montanita in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Montanita. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montanita throughout the year.

In the spring, Veracruz is around the same temperature as Montanita. Typically, the spring temperatures in Veracruz in April average around 26°C (78°F), and Montanita averages at about 27°C (81°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Veracruz this time of the year. In the spring, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Montanita. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montanita receives 133 hours of full sun.

Veracruz usually gets less rain in April than Montanita. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Montanita receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Montanita and Veracruz