Valladolidis 30% cheaper Dorms avg $17/night vs $13/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
🇲🇽 Valladolid
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
21 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
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Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $49/night
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Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.15, dorms avg $17
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Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $4.21, 21 hostels
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First-time Europer
★★★★★
19 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama | 🇲🇽 Valladolid | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $34 | $24 cheaper | $10/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $49 | $36 cheaper | $13/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $77 | $60 cheaper | $16/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama | 🇲🇽 Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $11.30 | $7.14 37% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $17.50 | $14.07 20% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $4.21 | $2.23 47% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.15 | $2.73 34% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.62 | $0.46 26% less |
| 🎫24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | — | $1.50 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇨🇱▼
San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night). Strong hostel scene (21 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal Belen (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$17/night
Total hostels21
🇲🇽
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
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
🇲🇽 Valladolid
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between San Pedro de Atacama & Valladolid
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
25°C
High
/
10°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 9mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
🇲🇽 Valladolid
33°C
High
/
22°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 42mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇨🇱 San Pedro de Atacama
1. Cordillera de La SalFree
2. Cuevas de ChulacaoFree
3. Piedra del CoyoteFree
4. Túnel de CatarpeFree
5. Valle de MarteFree
🇲🇽 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
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