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

Should you visit Veracruz or Valdivia?

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 Valdivia can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Veracruz or Valdivia?

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.

Valdivia

Valdivia is a vibrant university city situated in southern Chile. It sits at the meeting point of three rivers in the aptly named Region de Los Rios (The Rivers Region) and is approximately 200 kilometers from both Temuco and Puerto Montt. Due to a large student population, Valdivia boasts a youthful and energetic vibe that is visible in its many bars, cafes and restaurants. The city is also known for having one of Chile's best craft beer cultures, which had its early beginnings when German settlers arrived in the 1840s. The rivers, nearby Pacific coastline and wetlands offer plenty for lovers of the outdoors, too.

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 10-Day Tours in Chile, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Valdivia, we can see that Veracruz is more expensive. And not only is Valdivia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Veracruz is in North America and Valdivia 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 Valdivia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valdivia 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 Valdivia.

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

Which is Bigger, Veracruz or Valdivia?

Veracruz has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Valdivia. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Valdivia, 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.

When is the best time to visit Veracruz or Valdivia?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Valdivia is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Veracruz has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Veracruz or Valdivia in the Summer?

Both Valdivia and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

In July, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Valdiviain January. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 27°C (81°F), and Valdivia fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

It's quite sunny in Valdivia. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually receives less sunshine than Valdivia during summer. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Valdivia receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.

It's quite rainy in Veracruz. In July, Veracruz usually receives more rain than Valdiviain January. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Veracruz or Valdivia in the Autumn?

Both Valdivia and Veracruz during the autumn are popular places to visit.

Veracruz is much warmer than Valdivia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Valdivia fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in April.

In the autumn, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Valdiviain April. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valdivia receives 132 hours of full sun.

Valdivia gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Valdiviain April. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Veracruz or Valdivia in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Valdivia.

In the winter, Veracruz is much warmer than Valdivia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Veracruz in January average around 21°C (71°F), and Valdivia averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.

Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Valdivia during winter. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Valdivia receives 66 hours of full sun in the winter.

Valdivia receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Valdiviain July. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 312 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Veracruz or Valdivia in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Valdivia.

In April, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Valdiviain October. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 26°C (78°F), and Valdivia fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Veracruz this time of the year. In the spring, Veracruz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Valdiviain October. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valdivia receives 198 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Valdivia. Veracruz usually gets less rain in April than Valdiviain October. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Valdivia and Veracruz