Safety info for Safety & Police:
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Taxi broken meter scam.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Safety & Police — tipping etiquette
Started by DesertRat · 2 Mar 2026 · 2271 views
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2 Mar 2026 at 23:45
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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3 Mar 2026 at 04:06
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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5 Mar 2026 at 00:45
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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7 Mar 2026 at 07:04
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:50
How does it compare to Colombia?
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:43
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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9 Mar 2026 at 23:25
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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13 Mar 2026 at 16:26
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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14 Mar 2026 at 16:43
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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21 Mar 2026 at 04:08
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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