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
- Transport tips
I was there a while back and had a good time. Wondering if things have changed.
Planning to go back next month.
Cheers
Border Towns vs last year — has it changed?
Started by TexasHeat · 25 Feb 2026 · 1870 views
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Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?
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This matches my experience. Border Towns is underrated.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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6 Mar 2026 at 21:26
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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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 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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This matches my experience. Border Towns is great value for money.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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