Has anyone been to Border Towns recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Apps or platforms to use
I was there in 2024 and had a mixed time. Wondering if things have changed.
Trying to decide between this and Colombia.
Cheers
Currency tips for Border Towns — ATM vs exchange
Started by AtlantaAce · 27 Feb 2026 · 1925 views
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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First time was good but could have been better. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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This matches my experience. Border Towns is great value for money.
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First time was good but could have been better. Second time was so much more efficient. Experience makes all the difference.
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Did you use local sites or find girls at the hotel?
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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12 Mar 2026 at 16:00
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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I was there in January and prices were great value. Spent about $50/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at clubs?
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