The Miss Universe 2023 pageant is in full swing, with all 85 candidates from around the world currently in San Salvador, El Salvador, where the event is taking place.
Michelle Dee, the representative from the Philippines, has been sharing glimpses of her enjoyable stay in the Central American country through her Instagram updates.
Read: Michelle Dee fashionably stunning at Miss Universe 2023
For fans planning to witness the Miss Universe 2023 activities in El Salvador, here's a breakdown of the estimated expenses,
AIRFARE
Round-trip economy tickets for the period of November 11 to 19 vary in cost, ranging from PHP77,988 to PHP262,384, according to skyscanner.com.
Filipino travelers must obtain a CA-4 Visa before traveling to El Salvador.
This visa is also valid in three other Central American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
The single-entry visa incurs a fee of USD30, approximately PHP1,676.40, while the multiple-entry visa requires a fee of USD60 or PHP3,352.80.
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WHERE TO STAY
There is the Intercontinental San Salvador where the Miss Universe 2023 candidates are billeted, with rates starting at approximately PHP14,000 per night.
The 4-star Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel is another option for those with enough budget. Rates start at PHP19,335 per night.
The Hilton San Salvador Hotel, situated just 10 minutes away from the Intercontinental San Salvador, offers rates starting at PHP12,531 per night.
MISS UNIVERSE TICKETS
The preliminary competition of the pageant is scheduled on November 15, 2023. The national costume show, where candidates present their traditional or culturally inspired costumes, will take place on November 16, 2023.
The grand coronation night will be on November 18, 2023.
All events are being hosted at the National Gymnasium in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Here are the ticket prices for the preliminary competition and national costume show:
- FLOOR - USD800 or PHP44,720
- VIP - USD400 or PHP22,360
- PLATEA - USD200 or PHP11,180
Here are the ticket prices for the grand coronation night:
- FLOOR - USD2,000 or PHP111,800
- VIP - USD1,000 or PHP55,900
- PLATEA - USD500 or PHP27,950
Tickets are available at funcapital.com.
OTHER EXPENSES
Daily spending per person is estimated at USD30 or PHP1,676.76 to USD40 or PHP2,236.08, covering both food and transportation expenses.
On average, meals at food stalls and local eateries cost around USD5 or PHP279.52 per meal.
For a DIY stay in El Salvador, the overall expenses are projected to vary between PHP155,000 and PHP620,000.
This estimate covers the airfare and 7-night stay in El Salvador from November 11 to 19, 2023, factoring in daily expenses, hotel costs, and attendance at Miss Universe events.
It does not include admission fees in local tourist destinations.
MISS UNIVERSE TOUR PACKAGE
In August 2023, the Miss Universe Organization unveiled an enticing package for a tour of El Salvador encompassing a seven-night stay at a four-star hotel from November 12 to 19.
Participants opting for this package will receive tickets to key events, including the pageant's preliminary competition, the national costume show, and the grand coronation night.
Additionally, they will be invited to an exclusive gala dinner in the company of the reigning Miss Universe, R'Bonney Gabriel, and an exclusive party featuring the newly-crowned Miss Universe 2023.
The package incorporates airport transfers, admission to local attractions and national parks, meals, and guided sightseeing excursions conducted in English to prominent landmarks in El Salvador, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Plaza, Liberty Plaza, the National Theater, and the scenic beaches of El Majahual.
Furthermore, the package includes accident insurance coverage, providing protection amounting up to USD28,000 or approximately PHP1.6 million.
Package rates vary from USD6,650 (approximately P376,650) to USD7,650 (approximately PHP433,290) per person, contingent to the chosen room type.
It's important to note that the package does not cover airfare. Participants availing themselves of the package are responsible for processing their own visas and travel documents.
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