Visited Border Towns for 7 days. Solid experience. Scene is as described. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $84/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8/10. Exceeded expectations.
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Border Towns accommodation guide
Started by EuroExplorer · 18 Mar 2026 · 1095 views
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19 Mar 2026 at 04:05
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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19 Mar 2026 at 12:59
This matches my experience. Border Towns is underrated.
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20 Mar 2026 at 08:39
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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21 Mar 2026 at 02:07
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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22 Mar 2026 at 23:57
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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24 Mar 2026 at 01:47
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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24 Mar 2026 at 07:10
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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24 Mar 2026 at 10:41
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:05
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:53
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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24 Mar 2026 at 18:43
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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25 Mar 2026 at 01:14
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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25 Mar 2026 at 04:50
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:42
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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