Visited Border Towns for 10 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $101/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 7.5/10. Would return.
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Border Towns day vs night comparison
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2 Mar 2026 at 17:34
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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3 Mar 2026 at 13:54
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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5 Mar 2026 at 00:12
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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5 Mar 2026 at 10:57
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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6 Mar 2026 at 02:28
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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6 Mar 2026 at 04:55
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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8 Mar 2026 at 03:01
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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9 Mar 2026 at 04:45
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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10 Mar 2026 at 08:06
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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11 Mar 2026 at 11:52
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:49
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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12 Mar 2026 at 21:50
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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13 Mar 2026 at 14:02
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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14 Mar 2026 at 11:26
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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