Planning first trip to Safety & Police. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 10 days
Tips appreciated.
Safety & Police first timer tips
Started by LondonPunter · 17 Mar 2026 · 1247 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 05:49
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:50
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:44
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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19 Mar 2026 at 22:50
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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20 Mar 2026 at 23:00
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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21 Mar 2026 at 00:36
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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21 Mar 2026 at 15:01
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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23 Mar 2026 at 01:52
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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23 Mar 2026 at 10:09
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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23 Mar 2026 at 16:31
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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23 Mar 2026 at 17:31
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:49
I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $63/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $63/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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24 Mar 2026 at 12:56
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:14
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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25 Mar 2026 at 05:02
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:24
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:02
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:02
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:15
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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