Visited Border Towns for 5 days. Solid experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $99/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 9/10. Would return.
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Border Towns — overrated?
Started by KiwiKen · 28 Feb 2026 · 1375 views
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Adding my experience from February.
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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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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8 Mar 2026 at 03:14
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:21
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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