Safety update for General Discussion based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Generally safe for tourists in main areas.
Common Risks:
- Street touts steering you to overpriced venues
- Tourist pricing — negotiate or walk away
- Room theft — use hotel safe
Areas to Avoid:
The outskirts have higher crime rates.
Police Situation:
Corruption exists but tourists rarely targeted.
Stay safe out there.
General Discussion safety update
Started by OzzieTravels · 10 Mar 2026 · 152 views
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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12 Mar 2026 at 04:28
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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13 Mar 2026 at 11:28
Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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14 Mar 2026 at 09:28
I was there in February and prices were about average. Spent about $50/day all-in.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
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14 Mar 2026 at 21:28
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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15 Mar 2026 at 23:28
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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16 Mar 2026 at 06:28
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 06:28
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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18 Mar 2026 at 18:28
First time was a learning experience. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back.
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Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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20 Mar 2026 at 10:28
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the transport?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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