Quick question for the General Information regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there in 2024 and had a great time but I've heard prices have gone up.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
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Started by CalgaryKevin · 13 Mar 2026 · 1779 views
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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14 Mar 2026 at 07:31
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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14 Mar 2026 at 11:05
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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14 Mar 2026 at 18:37
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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15 Mar 2026 at 02:55
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:10
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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15 Mar 2026 at 17:54
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
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16 Mar 2026 at 05:11
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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16 Mar 2026 at 15:35
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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16 Mar 2026 at 23:51
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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17 Mar 2026 at 11:42
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 17:56
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $122/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $122/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:38
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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