Visited Cali for 10 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is active. Pricing fair.
Spent $63/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 7.5/10. Solid destination.
AMA.
Language barrier in Cali
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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10 Mar 2026 at 12:02
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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11 Mar 2026 at 10:55
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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How does it compare to the Philippines?
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13 Mar 2026 at 11:35
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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14 Mar 2026 at 10:29
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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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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16 Mar 2026 at 22:55
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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17 Mar 2026 at 06:59
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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20 Mar 2026 at 12:19
This is outdated info IMO.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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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:41
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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