Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Bacalar | 🇲🇽 Valladolid | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $38 | $24 cheaper | $14/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $48 | $36 cheaper | $12/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $66 | $60 cheaper | $6/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Bacalar | 🇲🇽 Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5 30% less | $7.14 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $15 | $14.07 6% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3 | $2.23 26% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.50 8% less | $2.73 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.50 | $0.46 8% less |
| 🎫24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | $2 | $1.50 25% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇲🇽
Bacalar
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelKulu Tubohostel Bacalar (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$15/night
Total hostels20
🇲🇽
Valladolid
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCasa Xtakay (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$13/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇲🇽 Bacalar
🇲🇽 Valladolid
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bacalar & Valladolid
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇲🇽 Bacalar
32°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 33mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇲🇽 Valladolid
33°C
High
/
22°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 42mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇲🇽 Bacalar
1. Balneario MunicipalFree
2. Balneario Mágico BacalarFree
3. Cenote CocalitosFree
4. Cenote EsmeraldaFree
5. Cenote NegroFree
🇲🇽 Valladolid
1. Casa de la culturaFree
2. Casa de los VenadosFree
3. Ex-Convent of San Bernardino de Siena
4. Handicraft MarketFree
5. José María Iturralde y TraconisFree
Common Questions
FAQ
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