Safety info for Border Towns:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Hidden charges on bills.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Border Towns safety update
Started by MidwestMark · 23 Mar 2026 · 2151 views
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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25 Mar 2026 at 01:30
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:49
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:34
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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26 Mar 2026 at 14:24
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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26 Mar 2026 at 15:02
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:24
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:56
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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26 Mar 2026 at 19:36
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:24
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:57
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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27 Mar 2026 at 03:32
This matches my experience. Border Towns is one of my favorites.
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27 Mar 2026 at 05:23
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:03
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:32
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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27 Mar 2026 at 19:41
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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28 Mar 2026 at 00:34
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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