Planning my first trip to General Information in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the US and have experience in Europe but this would be my first time in General Information.
Thanks for any help!
General Information — ATM and cash tips
Started by SacramentoSal · 8 Mar 2026 · 1675 views
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8 Mar 2026 at 21:48
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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9 Mar 2026 at 04:57
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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9 Mar 2026 at 19:48
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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10 Mar 2026 at 07:48
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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10 Mar 2026 at 16:17
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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10 Mar 2026 at 16:48
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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11 Mar 2026 at 00:06
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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11 Mar 2026 at 14:12
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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11 Mar 2026 at 16:16
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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