Safety info for Safety & Police:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Safety & Police veteran spots after 10 visits
Started by PortlandPaul · 17 Mar 2026 · 2266 views
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19 Mar 2026 at 16:40
Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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20 Mar 2026 at 02:06
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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21 Mar 2026 at 05:25
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 22:20
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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23 Mar 2026 at 12:04
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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23 Mar 2026 at 23:23
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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24 Mar 2026 at 23:54
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:33
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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25 Mar 2026 at 20:25
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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25 Mar 2026 at 23:56
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 02:43
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:19
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:10
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:22
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 15:27
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:13
I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $131/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $131/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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27 Mar 2026 at 00:34
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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27 Mar 2026 at 04:57
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:38
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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