Planning my first trip to General Information in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the US and have experience in Latin America but this would be my first time in General Information.
Thanks for any help!
Solo travel in General Information
Started by PerthPete · 9 Mar 2026 · 1503 views
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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9 Mar 2026 at 14:19
I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $79/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $79/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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9 Mar 2026 at 17:54
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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10 Mar 2026 at 10:49
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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11 Mar 2026 at 04:01
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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11 Mar 2026 at 08:03
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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11 Mar 2026 at 21:48
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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