Is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) Expensive?

Is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) expensive to visit?

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $139. Compared to the rest of Central America, it is a very expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 10% of cities in Central America for its travel prices, comparable to places like Quepos and San Pedro.



Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

How expensive is Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

On average, visitors spend about $139 per day when visiting Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $278 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

A weekend trip to Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) costs about $417 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $834.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) costs around $973 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,946.

Is it expensive to backpack in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) is often overlooked by backpackers, as there is a very limited selection of hostels. Because there aren't any hostels and few other amenities that cater to backpackers, prices might be higher than you'd expect. This is particularly true for solo travelers who many have to pay the full cost for a hotel room. To save money, look for budget hotels in convenient locations.

Are hotels expensive in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Hotel prices in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) are moderately priced and fairly even compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $129 per night for a room on average. There are around [5_STAR_COUNT] five star hotels in the city and they average [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. Three star hotels average $265 a night and two star hotels average $69 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
4 stars 1 $35
3 stars 5 $265
2 stars 7 $69
1 star 1 $31
No rating 3 $70

Media Cuadra al este del Banco Nacional, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Jimenez
Overall Rating 9.4
245, Puerto Jimenez
Overall Rating 9.1

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Activities and things to do in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $118 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $31.

  • 4 Hour Private Guided Tour in Osa Jungle : $163
  • Corcovado-Private Mermaid Tour from Puerto Jimenez.: $225
  • Gold Panning Private Adventure in Puerto Jimenez: $35
  • Parque Nacional Corcovado- Sirena day tour desde Puerto Jiménez : $190
  • Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour: $62
  • Kayak experience on Playa Blanca in Puerto Jiménez: $65
  • One Day Tour To Caño Island From Drake Bay: $125
  • Corcovado National Park - Day Tour from Drake Bay: $145

Is food expensive in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Food in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $59 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $42. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

Is transportation expensive in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park)?

Local transportation in Puerto Jimenez (Corcovado National Park) can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $0 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $26. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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